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  • Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

    This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.

    Updated June 1, 2023
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    5 ways to drive sustainability in procurement

    The majority of a company’s emissions stems from their suppliers. Here’s how to work with them toward a greener future.

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    Walmart opts for paper mailers to cut down e-commerce packaging waste

    The retail giant is also adding technology in about half of its fulfillment network to reduce the need for filler by 60%.

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    Big Lots pursues creative sourcing to lessen product shortages

    The retailer expects to fully overcome the shuttering of its largest supplier by the end of Q2.

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    Coupa lays off workers as it resets strategy

    The procurement software vendor will also close underutilized offices.

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    Manufacturing needs demand boost to avoid layoffs, economists warn

    May's PMI showed supply chain factors improving in the industry, sparking hopes of a late-year rebound.

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    Logistics providers bet on tech to improve warehouse efficiency

    Companies such as Maersk, DHL and SEKO Logistics have piloted new technologies over the past year. Here are 10 stories that show how.

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    Serve Robotics to deploy up to 2,000 delivery bots on Uber Eats

    The company has a short list of cities it's considering an expansion into as part of the agreement, its CEO said.

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    Geodis buys Southern Companies, bolstering drayage services

    The transport and logistics company says the addition gives it access to seven ports in the southern U.S.

  • Workers prepare to offload an incoming FedEx plane at a FedEx global hub on December 16, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.
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    FedEx Express, pilots union reach tentative agreement

    The deal follows years of negotiations and a strike authorization vote two weeks ago.

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    Higher shipping costs keep biting into Williams-Sonoma’s earnings

    The retailer has shipped from out-of-market distribution centers and made multiple deliveries for multi-unit products in order to reach customers quicker.

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    Ford inks long-term lithium supply contracts

    The automaker announced deals lasting through at least 2034 in three different countries.

  • DHL delivery vehicles sit on either side of a long conveyor belt which transports packages down the line.
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    How a DHL center in Seattle moves 4,000 packages daily

    A team of 78 at the facility ensures electronics, fashion merchandise and more get delivered in the Emerald City.

  • Amanda Eversole loads a package car at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS, Teamsters agree to new terms for deliveries using the Postal Service

    The tentative deal regarding the delivery giant's SurePost service is subject to ratification of the next national contract, which is still being negotiated.

  • A worker from e-commerce giant JD.com works on an automated sorting machine at the company's main logistics hub.
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    ASCM launches new certificate to train supply chain workers in tech

    CEO Abe Eshkenazi said as companies prioritize technology spend, workers need training to understand concepts like big data, machine learning and AI.

  • A brown-brick facade with a white "Kohl's" sign decorates a cream-colored building and main entrance of a store, with small trees in the foreground.
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    Kohl’s inventory down 6% as it makes way to chase merchandise

    Executives say they feel good about current levels as they clear space and budget for newer goods.

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    Nike CFO takes on procurement oversight

    Matthew Friend, who joined the brand in 2009, will have responsibility over a massive supply operation that sources from hundreds of factories around the globe.

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    Wood vs. plastic: Which pallets are more sustainable?

    More pallet companies are marketing their products’ sustainability amid growing attention to ESG practices, fueling the ongoing debate of whether one substrate reigns superior.

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    FedEx launches tool for shippers to track emissions

    FedEx Sustainability Insights is available in the U.S. for all shipments in the company's Express, Ground and Freight units.

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    Maersk opens supply chain innovation center

    The New Jersey center has already been used to research or test a variety of logistics technology, including Verity warehouse drones and trailer unloading equipment from Boston Dynamics.

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    Flood of summer air cargo capacity further softens spot rates

    With volumes falling for the 14th consecutive month, industry hopes for a rebound ahead of peak season continues to fade.

  • A worker collects shopping carts from the parking lot of a Walmart store on May 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Walmart works with some suppliers to lower prices

    The retailer wants to “get costs down more as fast as we possibly can” in food and consumables, CEO Doug McMillon told analysts. 

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    2 ocean carriers fined for Ocean Shipping Reform Act violations

    ONE and Wan Hai Lines paid a combined $2.65 million in fees, and agreed to issue refunds to affected shippers.

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    US Foods to purchase Renzi Foodservice

    The acquisition will enable the food distributor to expand its service area into central upstate New York.

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    Chanel buys partial stake in cashmere and natural fibers supplier

    The stake in Cariaggi strengthens the fashion brand's supply chain and alleviates sourcing issues.