Retail groups applaud U.S. House passage of maritime shipping reform act Legislation regulating carriers now heads to Senate for further debate. March 22, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Legislation regulating carriers now heads to Senate for further debate.Read More
RILA LINK 2024 NFL coach Bill Belichick cites simple principles to handle complex challenges 8-time Super Bowl champ says he was inspired by Navy service axiom of “ship, shipmate, self” February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments 8-time Super Bowl champ says he was inspired by Navy service axiom of “ship, shipmate, self”Read More
RILA LINK 2024 Best supply chain partners look beyond the upfront cost, RILA speakers say Strategic relationships trump short-term transactional measures, according to TJX, BNSF, and J.B. Hunt February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Strategic relationships trump short-term transactional measures, according to TJX, BNSF, and J.B. HuntRead More
RILA LINK 2024 Kroger says new tech freshens food and sales E-commerce grocery deliveries lead to higher retention rates and basket sizes, RILA speaker says February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments E-commerce grocery deliveries lead to higher retention rates and basket sizes, RILA speaker saysRead More
RILA LINK 2024 Geopolitical turmoil will continue hitting supply chains, says diplomat Haas Speaking at RILA, White House veteran counsels greater resilience to manage “messier” conditions February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Speaking at RILA, White House veteran counsels greater resilience to manage “messier” conditionsRead More
RILA LINK 2024 Nordstrom juggles multiple goals to give shoppers “emotional experience” Companies must operate in the “And Age” of supply chain, RILA panel says February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Companies must operate in the “And Age” of supply chain, RILA panel saysRead More
RILA LINK 2024 IKEA weathers financial headwinds with network upgrades Furniture giant fortifies its tech with YMS, drones and AI, execs say at RILA show February 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Furniture giant fortifies its tech with YMS, drones and AI, execs say at RILA showRead More
RILA LINK 2024 Walmart highlights its multi-capability assets Retail stores handle variety of supply chain tasks, leader says at RILA February 26, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Retail stores handle variety of supply chain tasks, leader says at RILARead More
Ocean freight rates climb as 6 of top 10 container lines now avoid Suez Canal Avoiding violent Red Sea route adds 7 to 14 days extra transit time, but RILA says holiday inventory is already on U.S. shelves December 20, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Avoiding violent Red Sea route adds 7 to 14 days extra transit time, but RILA says holiday inventory is already on U.S. shelvesRead More
Mere possibility of UPS driver strike rattles logistics industry Shippers, carriers, and retailers sketch out contingency plans ahead of Aug. 1 deadline. July 19, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Shippers, carriers, and retailers sketch out contingency plans ahead of Aug. 1 deadline.Read More