The Latest
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Nestlé cuts 360 workers — 4,000 layoffs expected in logistics shift
Nestlé is on a mission to streamline its operations, and changing how it distributes frozen foods is one way it's looking to simplify and save.
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3D printing can reduce lead times and inventory, but it's not for everything
More than 40% of 1,300 3D printing users cited lower lead times as a benefit of 3D printing in a recent survey.
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Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens
The grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens in Knoxville, Tennessee while the drug retailer’s health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations in the same market.
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Happy Returns launches cardboard-free returns program
The brand announced it will aggregate and ship consumer returns in reusable totes, eliminating cardboard waste and reducing the environmental impact of individual return shipments.
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UPS: No residential peak delivery surcharges for 2019 holiday season
The carrier announced it would leverage efficiencies from its expanded air freight network and automated sortation "super hubs" to pass on savings to customers.
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Uber Freight's new web portal moves management from app to desktop
After spending time with fleet managers and dispatchers, Uber realized much of its users work from a desktop computer and not a mobile phone.
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Asos intervenes when supplier cuts off wages, water, food to workers
Working with a local labor union and the Mauritian government, Asos facilitated wage payouts after the factory stopped paying workers months before liquidation.
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No growth in air cargo for 8th straight month in June
Air freight volume for the first half of 2019 was down 3.6% compared to the same period last year.
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John Deere cuts cost with no trade resolution in sight
The company will look to differentiate investments, improve organizational efficiency and possibly decrease its operational footprint by $25 million in Q4.
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UK plans for express medical products shipping service ahead of Brexit
The announcement of the shipping service comes as the government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, steps up no-deal scenario preparations and downplays risks.
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UPS invests in autonomous trucking company TuSimple
UPS has been working with the company since May 2019 and has used TuSimple's autonomous trucks to haul loads overnight between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
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Kraft Heinz's comeback begins after months of procurement scandal
A bonus structure that rewarded cost-cutting above all else and insufficient review of supplier contracts led to years of procurement misconduct. A new CEO is charged with the turnaround.
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Maersk: Trade war could pull down container volumes
The carrier's CEO said the newly announced China tariffs could result in volumes dropping by 1% by this time next year.
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AAFA: 77% of apparel, footwear imports to face tariffs Sept. 1
Although tariffs on some clothing and footwear are delayed until Dec. 15, the majority will still face duties at the beginning of next month.
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VA, Defense Logistics Agency agree to centralize medical procurement for cost savings
Previous efforts in contract negotiations resulted in $1 billion in savings on prescription drug purchases.
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Will Walmart raise prices to mitigate tariffs?
The CFO warned in May tariffs would lead to price hikes, but analysts say Walmart has enough volume in its supply chain to keep consumers insulated from tariffs.
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4 ways to monitor the cold chain inside the warehouse
The grocery and food sectors are leading in the adoption of cold chain monitoring, but companies must balance the cost of new technology with ROI, especially for low margin products like produce.
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Tyson looks to robotics for the future of meatpacking
As meat packers struggle to keep production on pace with demand, engineers at Tyson are working to create robots that will ease staff shortages and do jobs that may be dangerous or highly repetitive.
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FMCSA publishes proposed changes to HOS regulations
The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.
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Faster shipping options result in more delays, study finds
FedEx Priority Overnight and UPS' Next Day Air Saver were among the services with the highest rates of delay, according to a study from LateShipment.com.
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5 questions and answers about Hong Kong protests' impact on supply chains
Flights are resuming at the major transit hub, but the ripple effects of delays and the possibility of continued protests could affect global trade flows on multiple freight modes.
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Macy's draws on Google Cloud data management, analytics for warehouse optimization
Developed in-house, Macy's warehouse management software will initially roll out to distribution centers supporting its off-price Backstage stores.
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Walmart's omnichannel investments pay off in Q2
The quarter vindicated Walmart's investments in omnichannel capabilities and digital sales as U.S. comps rose 2.8% during a trying period for other retailers.
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Advance Auto Parts mitigates tariff impact through supplier collaboration, price hikes
The auto parts retailer's CFO highlighted how, even though gross profit margin declined in Q2, advanced preparation and reliance of in-house inventory will help it weather the storm.
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JD.com's logistics service breaks even after 5 years of investment
JD.com began building out its logistics capacity in 2014 with the strategy of adding capacity ahead of demand.
