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How COVID-19 is changing packaging

The shift may finally get rid of the need to encase every item in impossible-to-open plastic.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 05, 2021

How the mad dash for PPE pushed supply chains to keep up

When thousands of organizations needed personal protective equipment during the pandemic, it was up to supply chain professionals to make inventory accessible.

By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 23, 2020

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The Supply Chain Dive Outlook on 2021

The early parts of 2021 reveal a continuation of 2020's trends, making it clear the pandemic will affect the supply chain ecosystem long term. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

SKU cuts and vendor shortlists defined CPG supply chains in 2020

Simplification was the name of the game as the pandemic made managing complex supply chains more complicated. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2020

UPS to reinstate pre-holiday peak surcharges mid-January

The surcharges on Ground Residential and SurePost will be based on flat volume rather than relative volume surge, meaning it's possible more shippers may be subject to surcharges come Jan. 17.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 22, 2020

FDA authorizes Moderna coronavirus vaccine, paving way for distribution

"We're starting our drumbeat of continuous execution of vaccine," said Army Gen. Gustave Perna, COO of Operation Warp Speed.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 18, 2020

Pfizer vaccine deliveries turned around after becoming too cold

Real-time tracking alerted Pfizer to the temperature diversion. The returned doses number about 3,000, a spokesperson said.

By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: Dec. 18, 2020 at 2:47 p.m.

Parcel 2020: The year of surcharges, volume caps and peak on top of peak

E-commerce shipments started to flood logistics networks as early as May.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 18, 2020

Column

The newest supplier KPI? Employee vaccination rate.

While it will take some time for the entire population to get vaccinated, incremental and growing business compliance will be a key performance indicator worth tracking.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 17, 2020

FedEx extends endless peak into 2021 with new SmartPost, oversize surcharges

Peak surcharges have been the norm since June, and FedEx is the first, but likely not the last, to confirm that they will not end with 2020. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2020

Ultra-cold freezer sourcing up 522% with vaccine logistics underway: Thomas

The Thomas Index Report reported a 464% increase in sourcing, compared to Q3 numbers.

By A.B. Brown • Dec. 16, 2020

Container movement lags at Port of Los Angeles as unseasonably high imports arrive

Dozens of container ships are idling off the Southern California coast, a sign of "the sheer amount of traffic" at the Port of Los Angeles, said Executive Director Gene Seroka.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 16, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine supply chain has cyberthreats hidden in plain sight

The one thing all supply chain operators and pharmaceutical companies essential to vaccine distribution have in common is cyberthreats. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2020

Pandemic pushed manufacturers to greater analytics adoption: survey

Forecasting is one specific analytic area of interest for manufacturers who have seen demand swing dramatically throughout the pandemic.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 15, 2020

Costco expects container shortages through March

Freight bottlenecks are delaying replenishment to Costco stores by two to four days, Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2020

Peak season fulfillment fuels BOPIS growth at Walmart, Target

In a rare vulnerability for Amazon, research is piling up that customers want omnichannel services for shopping and returns.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine distribution by the numbers

Millions of doses, thousands of flights, hundreds of cold storage locations — and one race to vaccinate the world.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 14, 2020

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More than 90% of a company’s potential disruption hot spots are somewhere in its supply chain. That disruptive potential has never been more obvious than in 2020, when, by July, 73% of companies reported supply-side disruptions because of the pandemic.

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is FDA-authorized. How the supply chain has been preparing for this moment.

Federal officials have been meeting with distribution partners since the summer to participate in table-top vaccine delivery exercises.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2020

FedEx, UPS collaborate on VIP treatment for coronavirus vaccine deliveries

FedEx Express Regional President of the Americas Richard Smith noted that peak-season volume will largely travel on the company's Ground network while the vaccines will use its Express operation.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2020

How supply chain sustainability efforts withstood 2020

This year was a key deadline for many emissions-reduction goals, and the pandemic put pre-planned projects to the test.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2020

Transport groups request vaccine priority for supply chain workers

The industry's call echos the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' proposal that essential transportation workers receive the vaccine after healthcare personnel.

By A.B. Brown • Dec. 10, 2020

Dive Awards

Supplier of the year: 3M

The supplier is making more N95 respirators than ever before. Pre-pandemic surge capacity and a focus on real-time visibility enabled the quick shift.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 09, 2020

Dive Awards

Executive of the Year: Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles

Seroka has helped the logistics industry navigate the uncharted waters of the pandemic while aiding the city in procuring personal protective equipment.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 09, 2020

Dive Awards

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2020

From Target to 3M, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains during this unprecedented year.

By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 09, 2020

Opinion

Why smart factories are the future of supply chain resilience

Smart factories are coming into focus as businesses put more resources behind productivity and efficiency, the author writes.

By Adam Mussomeli • Dec. 08, 2020