EV boasts many benefits, but there are negatives for consumers to consider
The jeopardy to the consumer choosing an electric car over a gas-powered car includes the limited range of electric vehicles, higher upfront costs, and a lack of charging infrastructure in some areas.
Consumers are willing to wait for sustainably delivered goods, according to survey
Overall, consumers may be willing to delay e-commerce delivery in favor of sustainability because they believe it is the right thing to do, and they see it as a way to support companies that are working to reduce their environmental impact.
Amazon unveils a prescription drug discount program, RxPass
RxPass is the company’s latest launch that will provide a subscription service to customers who already pay for Prime memberships.
Chatbot Technology is on the rise, even in the supply chain industry
Chatbots can automate routine tasks such as order tracking, inventory management, and customer service, freeing up human resources for more complex and strategic tasks.
FAA places blame for nationwide outage squarely on one contractor
Approximately 10,000 flights were delayed last week due to what’s being called a “human error” by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Prepare yourselves, air travelers: United Airlines predicts rough skies ahead
CEO Scott Kirby is speculating that many airlines won’t be able to manage the number of flights on their rosters this year.
The frozen food supply chain is on a roll
The head of Conagra Brands Inc., CEO Sean Connolly, is speaking up about the growth of the frozen food industry.
From Twitter to Tesla, Elon Musk’s talk has him in some trouble
After taking the social media conglomerate private in 2022 (sparking both praise and backlash), Musk is now facing the fallout from an ill-fated tweet he made in August 2018.
Fuel price instability: can it be predicted?
Logistics companies and regular U.S. consumers are both preparing for a volatile year to combat the insanity of gas prices over 2022.
Airlines claims FAA needs more federal funding after nationwide outage
If you’re one of the many unlucky souls who had a delayed or canceled flight last week due to the unprecedented FAA outage, you aren’t alone.
Step it up, senior management! Sustainability is up to you
Amazon Business recently conducted a study that involved researching employees across Europe of all ages.
Fashion brand Mango goes all-in on global supply chain transparency
Mango published a complete list of its tier 3 suppliers last week, on a mission to lead the charge toward better sustainability practices in the fashion industry.
Blame NOTAM for your mid-week delayed flight
Notice to Air Missions, or NOTAM, is a vital tool used by pilots and air traffic controllers to ensure safe and efficient flights in the United States.
UPS expects 70M return parcels after the 2022 peak season
With projections to make any delivery driver gulp, the delivery giant UPS is expecting that it will handle up to 70 million packages in retail returns after the holiday season rush - and that’s just their company, alone.
DOT is tackling “unfair cancellation practices” in the aviation industry
Unfair”, by the Department of Transportation’s definition, means “likely to cause substantial injury and the harm is not outweighed by benefits to consumers or competition.
DoorDash can now pick up your packages for you!
Instead of getting in your vehicle and driving to the nearest parcel delivery service of your choice, DoorDash is now offering to pick them up and save you the drive.
Walmart aims for 1 million drone deliveries on an annual basis
Boasting 6,000+ drone deliveries in 2022, the retailer had big goals for a rapid expansion of the service.
Improve relationships with customers utilizing last-mile logistics
Last-mile logistics refers to the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination.
Amazon drone deliveries have commenced in Lockeford, CA, and College Station, TX
The two U.S. cities are the first to welcome Prime Air - the company’s drone delivery service.
The Southwest Airlines holiday debacle, explained
Logistics Viewpoints is diving into the hottest topic during the week between Christmas and New Year’s: Southwest Airlines’ massive corporate collision of bad weather, poor customer service, and angry customers.
