Cummins’ distribution shift impacts 611 FedEx Supply Chain workers

The engine-maker is moving work from its Tennessee-based aftermarket parts distribution operations to Indianapolis in a bid to improve efficiency.

La-Z-Boy opens its first distribution hub in network revamp

The home furnishing company plans to reduce the number of large distribution centers from 15 to three centralized hubs.

Best Buy, Uber Eats partner on same-day delivery, scheduled drop-offs

Through the collaboration, the electronics retailer will offer delivery from over 800 of its store locations. 

FedEx named Best Buy’s primary parcel carrier

The retailer's CEO said FedEx's Sunday delivery capabilities and real-time tracking data will strengthen the customer experience.

US enacts Japan tariff deal

President Donald Trump clarified the 15% rate will generally not stack, and that some aircraft, mineral and pharmaceutical products may soon qualify for exclusions.

Tyson supply chain officer dismissed for breaching code of conduct

Brady Stewart oversaw a consolidation of the meat giant's logistics and manufacturing operations prior to his departure.

Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality

The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.

Energy Department allocates $60M for two critical mineral programs

The Trump administration’s latest funding plans target rare earth magnet development and evaluation of domestic ore deposits.

Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025

In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.

Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia

The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.

US CBP enables Flexport, 9 others to handle postal duties

The providers join Zonos and SafePackage in being able to collect and remit charges for international postal shipments on behalf of carriers.

Asus pivots production to Southeast Asia to ease tariffs

The company has moved over 90% of its motherboard and PC production to Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Mexico’s avocado industry pledges deforestation-free exports by 2026

The move comes after investigations found illegal deforestation and water sourcing, along with violent coercion, in the country’s avocado region.

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

UPS unveils 2025 holiday shipping surcharges

The timing of this year's added fees have led to some of the delivery giant's customers "scrambling to negotiate peak surcharges," one expert said.

HarperCollins to debut automated logistics facility in Indiana

The hub, set to open in 2028, will tap technology that aims to help the publisher boost its supply chain visibility and control.

Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action

The court intends to strike down the tariffs by mid-October, pending a Supreme Court review of the ruling.

Nestlé develops ‘groundbreaking’ process to boost cocoa production

The discovery could increase the supply of the popular commodity, which has seen yields cut due to climate change.

Canada Post: ‘Substantial’ gap in contract talks as volume craters

Pay and weekend deliveries remain sticking points in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, and the uncertainty has driven shippers elsewhere.

Toto opens $224M factory in Georgia to boost supply chain resiliency

The high-end toilet maker expects to reduce product lead times by switching sourcing from its Asia plants to North America.

Walmart posts 50% leap in US store-fulfilled delivery sales

The jump comes as the retailer's fast shipping capabilities are driving repeat purchases, CFO John David Rainey said.

Walmart adding Ranpak AutoFill machines to more distribution centers

The automated equipment provides customers with data on package volume dimensions, among other benefits, Ranpak CEO Omar Asali said.

3 ways FedEx and UPS shippers can counter holiday surcharges

From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.

Wayfair expands logistics offering to include multichannel service

Suppliers can now tap the furniture retailer’s CastleGate network as a 3PL alternative for big-and-bulky goods across their entire customer base.

Home Depot focuses on faster deliveries to boost satisfaction

Dedicated associates and machine learning-driven efficiency improvements helped the retailer achieve its fastest ever delivery speeds during the second quarter.