Even when things are looking up for manufacturers, issues with suppliers and logistics are holding them back. And just in case you thought it was all related to COVID-19, we’ve found a number of ways to stop up supply chains in this week’s Friday Five!

A new wave of acquisitions kicked off this week with Danish logistic provider DSV acquiring Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) making them one of the largest 3PLs in the world. A deeper dive into the acquisitions, the economic impact of deepening ports and the role of technology in supply chain transformation all in this week’s Friday Five!

Prolonged transit times and climbing rates have many beginning to wonder if on-time, in full shipments are a relic of the pre-COVID days. A look at this “never normal” era including pallet shortages and a soon-to-be wider Suez Canal in this week’s Friday Five!

Even though we’re witnessing historic demand for Asian exports, it appears that the recent U.S.-China trade war has started to reshape global sourcing and logistics. And we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to container pricing and capacity constraints.

There’s no rest for global logistics this summer as all projections point to continued headaches with the price and availability of freight. We dive deeper and explore how outside effects continue to push LSPs to adapt in this Friday Five.

Containerization turns 65, DSV acquires GIL from Agility, 2021’s top IT Logistics Providers are announced, and Matt Gunn talks digital transformation with Supply Chain Digital

Slync’s Matt Gunn sat down with Emily Cook, host and editor of The Supply Chain Podcast, to discuss digitally transforming the supply chain. Specifically, the duo hits on the role that humans play in the change journey and how to improve multi-party interactions.

As the world celebrates Earth Day, we take a look at how two industries near and dear to our hearts are working to apply practical approaches to the global reduction of emissions. We also look ahead to the expansion of the logistics industry and job opportunities it can bring.

The past decade has seen a significant shift toward sustainable business practices in the logistics industry. But when it comes to turning words into actions, the first few steps are often the hardest.

The WACO System (WACO) has appointed award-winning global logistics software as a service company Slync.io as an Associate Vendor Member

The logistics automation solutions provider was included in Inbound Logistics’ annual listing of top logistics technology firms

Paul Pessutti, a software and logistics industry veteran, has joined Slync.io as its new Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer

Two Slync.io leaders, Nikolaus Sievers and Richard Lopez, are named “2021 Pros To Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Slync.io, a global leader in logistics operating process and system orchestration for global logistics providers and shippers, expands its investment in the world of professional golf, announcing its newest partnership with European and PGA Tour professional, Erik van Rooyen. 

Dallas Stars announce official logistics partnership with Slync.io, a technology innovator in logistics process automation and system orchestration

Slync.io, a global leader in logistics operating process and system orchestration for global logistics providers and shippers, today announced the closing of its $60 million Series B funding round.

Justin Rose Will Debut as Global Brand Ambassador for Slync.io at the 2020 U.S. Open, Wearing Company Logo on Chest

Slync.io announced today that two executives have been named “Supply Chain Pros to Know” by Supply and Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine.