There are many reasons why I can’t think straight this morning, so I’ll just go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week.
- Amazon launches same-day delivery from some brick-and-mortar retail brands (CNBC)
- Aurora and Schneider to Autonomously Haul Freight in Texas
- Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple (WSJ – sub. req’d)
- America’s biggest warehouse is running out of room. It’s about to get worse (Reuters)
- UPS pilot program aims to deliver more packages in fewer stops (Supply Chain Dive)
- C.H. Robinson Extends Relationship with Descartes MacroPoint™ to Help Carriers Transmit Freight Updates
- DAT sues Convoy for allegedly stealing trade secrets to develop load board, Convoy countersues (Overdrive)
- One Network Enterprises Enhances Automated Intelligence and Machine Learning to Improve End-to-End Supply Chain Planning
- Trimble Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results
- LaserShip and OnTrac Announce New Transcontinental Delivery Service as Faster, Cost Effective Solution for Retailers
- Diesel declines for sixth straight week (Fleet Owner)
- Trucking Looks for New Owner-Operator Strategies as Independent Contractor Model is Threatened (Heavy Duty Trucking)
- Logistics industry growth slows in July (Supply Chain Quarterly)
Yeah, I still can’t think straight, so I’ll share my commentary next week.
Have a happy weekend!
Song of the Week: “Here To Forever” by Deathcab for Cutie
