China still holds the title of the world’s manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries.
The coronavirus may be top of mind these days, but there are other viruses businesses need to worry about as well — viruses that infect computer systems through malware. Toll Group is the latest victim.
There are more ways to help businesses struggling during the coronavirus crisis than loans and direct payments. The Australian government has operationalized an international airfreight support program to restore supply chains for perishables that were broken by the pandemic, threatening to kill business for many exporters.
Australian logistics giant
Toll Group possible cyber attack victim
New third-party logistics firm to take over yard and warehouse that handles ‘considerable’ freight.
World’s largest ocean freight forwarder adds money-back guarantee and carbon offset to what is now considered ‘table stakes’ in ocean freight.
Convoy CEO Dan Lewis said that digital brokerage margins would expand until most participants adopted low-cost structure, then start compressing.
Customers want more visibility and creativity than ever; technology solutions must be nimble enough to add value for a customer without adding a burden; just because you spend on technology doesn’t mean you’re truly tech-oriented.
