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Uber Freight confirms expansion to Europe
The company plans to launch the app in the Netherlands in the coming weeks, saying the European freight market is "one of the largest and most sophisticated in the world."
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Can modern, high-tech warehouses rely solely on the power grid?
As warehouses add automation, facilities managers explore alternative energy and smart sensors to reduce reliance on the grid.
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Digital transformation behind in procurement
The rise of analytics has affected every link of the supply chain, but procurement is late to the party. And even with gains in analytics and digital transformation, the discipline still is lagging in other areas.
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Truck turn times improve with Port of Virginia reservation system
The system has been running for one year at two terminals and is now handling 70% of truck capacity at the port.
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Amid companies' renewed energy focus, warehouse efficiencies unchanged
From 2003 to 2012, data from the Energy Information Administration revealed no significant drop in energy intensity, a measure of efficiency.
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Flooding halts railroads, cripples agriculture along Missouri River
After a harsh winter, this disaster is essentially adding up to an entire first quarter deflated by supply chain disruptions for the area.
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FedEx revenue misses as short-haul small parcels dominate
Even as margins decline, FedEx continues an ambitious investment strategy and aims to build its business in the most profitable areas.
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Maersk joins alliance supporting low-carbon transport
The world's largest container shipping line is often seen as a leader in innovation and sustainability, taking its goals beyond the requirements of the International Maritime Organization.
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Boeing quiet on 737 Max inventory plans — an airfield could play a role
Boeing owns 100 acres of land about 180 miles from its Renton, Washington, manufacturing facility where the company has stored parts in the past.
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Yum Brands works on science-based carbon emissions reduction targets
If Yum makes a commitment and sets emissions reduction targets in the Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, it would become the second restaurant group do so.
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Michaels brings e-commerce fulfillment in-house
The switch means the retailer no longer has to worry about the cost associated with a third-party fulfillment provider, but Michaels continues to face cost headwinds from tariffs and transportation.
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H&M to phase out cashmere amid sustainability push
The fast-fashion retailer is dropping the luxe fabric until its supply chain meets the company's environmental and animal welfare standards.
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Counterfeit goods total $509B, 3.3% of global trade and growing
The e-commerce boom has created a greater circulation of small parcels — a "growing conduit for counterfeit goods," according to the OECD.
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Weak industrial security one explanation for Hydro's global ransomware attack
Hydro's entire worldwide network is down, which is impacting its global aluminum production and office operations.
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State Department backs plan for postal treaty countries to set own rates
The Trump administration says the current rate structure of the Universal Postal Union is unfair, allowing Chinese retailers to ship to the U.S. at such a low price that it puts American companies at a disadvantage.
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Brexit plan must change 'substantially' for vote
Meanwhile, the British Chambers of Commerce downgraded its growth expectations for the U.K economy as a result of Brexit uncertainty.
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Lawsuit alleges UPS tolerated nooses, racial slurs at Ohio facility
In addition to numerous specific incidents of racism directed toward them, the plaintiffs allege a racially discriminatory culture "permeated employment decisions."
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How shippers can navigate trucking labor disputes
Strikes by truck drivers can cost billions and leave manufacturers scrambling to meet customer demands.
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Ulta plans 'fast fulfillment centers' to handle online orders
The new centers will be able to handle up to 30,000 orders per day during peak times and help the company reach its two-day delivery goal.
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SponsoredSimplifying complex supply chains with technology
With incredibly high customer expectations set by the on-demand industry, companies need reinforcement in the form of technology like artificial AI, machine learning, and IoT.
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Dollar General to build out distribution capacity for fresh foods
The fresh program is already boosting day-to-day traffic, said CEO Todd Vasos, but after experimenting in 300 stores, the company is eager to claim back the margin eaten up by distributor fees.
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Weather or trade? Cause of rail volume dip 'impossible to know'
Intermodal shipments, though not immune to the forces that stifle rail traffic, are proving to be less susceptible, even as their prolific rise of 2018 subsides.
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Suppliers and buyers clash over tomato trade policy change
The U.S. plans to withdraw from an agreement that set minimum prices for imported Mexican tomatoes and resume an investigation into Mexican tomato dumping.
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Supply chain issues hinder growth at Adidas
The company expects 3-4% growth in the first half of the year, followed by a rebound in supply, leading to higher growth in the second half.
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Boeing pauses delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Airlines can seek compensation from Boeing when a fleet of aircraft is grounded, which could end up costing the company billions.
