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In Logistics, the Last Few Feet are as Important as the Last Mile

Enterra Insights

With over half the world’s population now living in cities (and with that percentage predicted to rise to over two-thirds of the population by 2050), the last mile will increasingly be located in crowded urban areas. ”[2]. The Last City Mile. ” Even when tenants’ locations are found, some challenges remain. 4] Chris H.

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The Supply Chain has Big Aspirations for Blockchain

Enterra Insights

Roberto Torres ( @TorresLuzardo ) reports, “In its 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Technologies, Gartner found most blockchain technologies remain stuck in an ‘experimentation mode.’ ” The firm predicts, “By 2021 the technology will begin to evolve past this phase. .” Managing freight transportation.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech- August 9 2024

Supply Chain Matters

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , the company has been leveraging strong demand for refrigerated warehousing since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Lineage has reportedly acquired 116 businesses since its founding in 2028. billion billion in a recent initial public offering (IPO). This column highlighted Lineage’s $1.9

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Potential Impacts of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election on EV Policy

QAD

This report compares the projected policies of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump, analyzing their impact on light, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as the broader automotive landscape. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) : Financial incentives through tax credits remain a cornerstone of Biden’s policies.