Deep Dive: Page 12
Industry insights from our journalists
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Breaking down the truck capacity shortage
Trucking rates are at the highest level since the Great Recession as weather, a strong economy and a driver shortage together yield a tight market.
Edwin Lopez • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Is Amazon changing Whole Foods' identity?
Local brands may be pushed out as national brands dominate shelf space.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 23, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: (Don't) fight the future
Introducing a weekly roundup of news and insight regarding regulation and technology in the supply chain.
Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Air freight capacity stretched thin as e-commerce flourishes
The manufacturing sector is growing thanks to consumer demand, but the air freight industry is reaching its limits.
Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 16, 2018 -
Boxed CEO: brick and mortar is 'absolutely' in its future
Chieh Huang did not confirm or deny rumors at the NRF's Big Show that the e-commerce company would be acquired by Kroger, but still hopes to "push the button on the New York Stock Exchange."
Cara Salpini • Jan. 15, 2018 -
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The fight against human trafficking begins with sourcing
Technology enables managers to identify forced labor deep within their supply chains in order to pursue "procurement with purpose."
Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2018 -
How to predict and solve supply chain problems before they happen
Predictive analytics and machine learning are helping supply chain managers become more savvy and proactive.
Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 10, 2018 -
4 supply chain predictions for 2018
Digital transformation will be key this year as companies explore ways to improve efficiency.
Craig Guillot • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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How to avoid the data junk drawer: 5 Big Data trends for 2018
This year, with easier access to solutions and real-time data stored on the cloud, Big Data is expected to mature.
Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 8, 2018 -
4 ways states will fund infrastructure projects in 2018
President Donald Trump's soon-to-be-revealed $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely leave many states funding projects with P3s, bond issues, infrastructure banks and taxes and fees.
Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Strikes, storms and fires disrupted supply chains in 2017
Some of the top supply chain crises had little to do with the weather.
Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017 -
Was 2017 the year of the embattled supplier?
The customer may be king, but when change comes as quickly as it did in 2017, it can be hard to keep up.
Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017 -
How operations made and broke supply chains in 2017
A truly effective inventory management team can enable logistics and procurement savings, too.
Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017 -
The policy shifts that defined supply chains in 2017
The Trump administration played a big role in shifting value chains, but no rule was more newsworthy than the ELD mandate.
Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017 -
5 stories show how logistics defined business in 2017
All components of the supply chain work together to make the last mile more efficient.
Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Mergers and technology shook the freight industry in 2017
The merger of three ocean shipping lines dominated coverage of the freight industry.
Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Big Data, blockchain dominated supply chain tech trends this year
Blockchain and data analytics innovation roared ahead in every aspect of the supply chain.
Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Logistically Minded: Report says autonomous trucks are 'inexorable'
Manufacturing is facing a global boom in production and orders.
Edwin Lopez, Kate Patrick Macri and Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Santa's migrating his toy workshop to the cloud
At the North Pole, the elves were suffering and couldn't keep up with the high volume of orders. Because Santa failed to check the list twice, elves were fulfilling orders from Christmases long past, leading to inefficiency and wasted work.
Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think
Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.
Rich Weissman • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming
Managers are playing catch-up as the global cold chain grows rapidly.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Organic food is a big risk for the supply chain
From false labeling to proper food storage, distributors must be careful to ensure they don't negate an organic certification when food is shipped and handled.
Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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ELD day one: How the mandate is shaking up the industry
Now that implementation has begun, trucking companies and market analysts weigh in on how the ELD will change daily operations.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 18, 2017 -
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The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.
President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.
Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Logistically Minded: Fed raises interest rates
The Federal Reserve is banking on a strong economy, even if its chairwoman has doubts on the effects of the tax reform.
Edwin Lopez, Andy Burt and Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 15, 2017
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