In the August issue, Supply Chain Digital takes on the rulers of our skies in our cover story, ‘Air Freight’s Top Global Operators’. It has been a bumpy ride for air cargo operators so far this year but UPS Air Cargo, FedEx Express, DHL Air Freight and Lufthansa Cargo have continued to pull their weight (excuse the pun).

We look at their vital statistics, which reveal just why all four air freight carriers set the standard in the industry.

Elsewhere on the website, we go all sci-fi on you and enter the world of automated warehousing.

The sector is increasingly embracing robotic logistics and advanced automation solutions. These developments have much to offer the warehousing and distribution industry, whether it’s voice directed picking, robot palletizing systems, or motion detector lighting. We speak to the President of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), Joel Anderson.

Supply Chain Digital has observed a surge in the use of e-auctions as part of procurement strategy. Supply chain expert Liz Wells investigates the growing trend in this month's procurement article and considers what benefits it has for buyers and suppliers alike. With an increasing reliance on public sector procurement, it is also a trend that is likely to continue and even become a key part of the supply chain.


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