Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

The Federal Aviation Administration will propose new regulations this year, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

The race to scale sustainable airline fuel

With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.

TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.

Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.

Higher batter-coated product demand leads to Lamb Weston capacity woes

More frequent and longer downtimes to clean and sanitize lines when batter is used impacts production line run-rates and availability, said the potato product supplier's CEO.

South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant

President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.

Rollo launches fleet for Las Vegas deliveries

The shipping platform provider will offer delivery within the city using three Ford E-Transits as shippers look to diversify their carrier mixes.

Inventory excess dampens Lunar New Year air freight demand

Paired with early factory closures, shippers should evaluate forecasts and adjust ordering processes, stakeholders say.

China’s spike in COVID-19 cases strains factories

The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.

KFC veteran joins Southern fast food chain as chief supply chain officer

Carl Mount will join Zaxby's to manage partnerships and optimize solutions.

As Mango bets on supply chain transparency, ‘others will follow’

The fashion brand recently published a full list of its tier 3 suppliers, with the aim of using visibility to push its sustainability goals. 

Paint maker cuts production amid falling orders

RPM is working to lower inventories as it contends with weakened demand, particularly in the construction sector. 

Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce

The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.

Amazon expands ‘Buy with Prime’ to all US merchants

The e-commerce giant is offering sellers outside its own marketplace perks including storage, packing, delivery and returns.

Bed Bath & Beyond’s sales and inventory crash as suppliers tighten terms

The struggling retailer’s in-stock position fell by 70% in the third quarter amid accelerated payment requirements and other financial constraints.

FedEx, Mountain Air Cargo first to deploy Cessna SkyCourier freighter

The new feeder plane, capable of handling containerized cargo, comes as the delivery giant looks to resize its air freight operations

Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures

Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.

FedEx Ground makes further cuts to Sunday home delivery coverage

The service, which once reached nearly 95% of the country, will cover more than half of the U.S. population effective mid-March.

US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience

The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

Hot warehouse market shows signs of cooldown

Supply has now outstripped demand for the second straight quarter, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Rivian falls short on EV production amid supply chain stall

The electric vehicle maker has faced production downtime because of a shortage of a “key component,” executives previously said. 

Walgreens expands use of automated pharmacy fulfillment centers

The addition moves the chain closer to its goal of building 22 facilities, helping to eliminate repetitive tasks for pharmacists.

UPS projects handling up to 70M in returns from peak holiday season

The delivery giant could process 5 million more returns than it did a year ago. 

Bunge to spend $550M on protein concentrate plant

The Indiana facility, which will create about 70 full-time jobs, will make key ingredients used in the production of plant-based foods, processed meat and other products.

Tesla production costs could rise after lithium supplier revised deal

The new agreement will peg prices for the material — key to battery production — to the market, which has tightened with demand spikes.