supply chain optimization

FedEx, Salesforce announce end-to-end e-commerce solution

FedEx and Salesforce are joining forces to provide an end-to-end e-commerce and supply chain solution

FedEx is shaking up the e-commerce space. The nationwide carrier on Tuesday announced a partnership with e-commerce software titan Salesforce to provide an end-to-end e-commerce and supply chain management solution. Shares of both companies are down following the news.

The new offering, which the companies expect will become available to consumers in the spring of 2022, integrates Salesforce (​​NYSE: CRM) Commerce Cloud and Salesforce Order Management with supply chain capabilities from FedEx (NY...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-salesforce-announce-end-to-end-e-commerce-solution

Record performance for GEODIS in the first half of 2021

Record performance for GEODIS in the first half of 2021

  • In the first half of 2021, GEODIS achieved revenues of €4,865 million, up +21% compared to 2020 at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation, resulting from sustained activity recorded in all the Group’s business lines and regions.
  • EBITDA of €458 million, up by more than 60%.
  • The amount of operating cash flow has enabled the Group to finance acquisitions while reducing net financial debt compared to June 2020 (-€123 million).
  • GEODI...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/30/record-performance-for-geodis-in-the-first-half-of-2021/

Transportation Impact celebrates name change

Transportation Impact announced the launch of a new corporate brand identity Monday, unveiling a new name, logo, domain name, and tagline. Known now as TransImpact, the supply chain technology and services company praised the change for connecting the company’s legacy with its technology-focused future.

“The name TransImpact is a natural evolution from our original name, Transportation Impact,” said CEO Berkley Stafford. “As we evolved to support clients beyond shipping, this new name better...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transportation-impact-celebrates-name-change

The Five Key Challenges To Connect Supply Chain Data

For cargo owners and freight forwarders, who need a helicopter view of the supply chain information and flow, understanding the available data and running scenarios on possible benefits from their data, is key for supply chain optimization, continuous improvement and innovation, says an article published in Maersk website.

Monitoring supply chain

It is well known for any cargo owner or freight forwarding company that having data to monitor the supply chain is key to any type of operation.

For some...

https://mfame.guru/the-five-key-challenges-to-connect-supply-chain-data/