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Breaking down 'deep concerns' about XPO Logistics
A media investigation into warehouse conditions in Memphis, Tennessee, sparked a storm for XPO and Verizon as regulators look to define who in the supply chain is responsible for managing labor risk.
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Imports reach record 2M TEUs as retailers rush to beat tariffs
The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence.
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Peak season bumps up air freight demand
Strong e-commerce growth is offsetting the effects of economic headwinds on the air cargo industry, according to the International Air Transport Association.
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HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'
Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test.
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Hyperloop cargo train pilot set for Hamburg port
While passenger applications are popular, hyperloop companies' investments in cargo operations seek to improve logistics and reduce the strain on infrastructure.
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Dive AwardsThe Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.
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Report calls for gas tax hike and 'miles-traveled' tax
The gas tax has not been increased since 1993 and its Highway Trust Fund, which pays for infrastructure improvements, is predicted to zero out by 2020.
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ONE announces fuel surcharge starting Jan. 1
The shipping line joins a host of major carriers looking to shippers to help foot the bill for IMO regulation compliance.
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ColumnTrade wars, prohibition and unintended consequences
Policy, while seeking to alter the behavior of either consumers or corporations, never really impacts demand. It just impacts the ability for supply to meet it, and the cost of businesses and consumers to obtain it.
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FedEx, Walgreens partner for next-day delivery prescription service
The company's move is designed to head off Amazon's entry into home delivery as well as compete with CVS' service.
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A tale of 2 peak season inventory strategies
Based on the steps taken for peak season preparation described by Target and Kohl's, fulfillment strategy doesn't necessarily match inventory strategy.
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Dive AwardsBusiness Decision of the Year: Maersk and IBM team up to form TradeLens
The two companies’ drive to bring blockchain to the supply chain ensured the technology would play a big role in the industry’s digital shift.
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Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor
Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations.
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Is Amazon Air 'encroaching' on UPS and FedEx?
A Morgan Stanley analyst note paints a picture of Amazon Air overtaking market share from established supply chain players, but other analysts are skeptical.
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Treasury report calls for USPS overhaul
The report, generated by the Task Force on the United States Postal System, recommends rate hikes in several categories, with a focus on package delivery.
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Survey: 48% of procurement leaders invest in tech due to 'FOMO'
The procurement profession can benefit from considering what new technologies will do to all members of the supply chain.
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Spelling out the omnichannel alphabet soup
Four acronyms reflect the varied strategies retailers are pursuing to fulfill online and digitally-placed store orders.
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Is BOSS the new BOPIS?
In-store pickup and ship-to-store fulfillment models have distinct challenges — and advantages.
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SponsoredLTL Freight rate outlook: What to expect in less than truckload shipping rates in 2019
LTL freight rates are expected to increase in 2019 as carriers re-evaluate trucking market trends from the past year.
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Dive AwardsRegulator of the Year: Rebecca Dye, Federal Maritime Commission
Commissioner Dye has spent her career thinking of ways she could push supply chains to be more efficient, with just a "light touch."
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CMA CGM launches instant quotes, booking on Freightos
The carrier becomes the first of the major shipping lines on the freight rate marketplace, advancing its digital and customer-centric strategies.
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Dive AwardsResilience Plan of the Year: Hasbro's inventory management strategy
Strategic forecasting and demand planning allowed the toy manufacturer to mitigate a major risk event.
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Maersk pledges net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The carrier acknowledged that vessels will need to change and called on the industry to work on a new ship.
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Tariffs will test low-margin business, Dollar Tree CEO says
Since the discount store's customers will not abide a price increase, CEO Gary Philbin said that when it comes to tariffs: "We've got to be just better buyers."
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Dive AwardsInnovator of the Year: Uptake
The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.
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