Logistics

LSO mulls expansion into Chicago and Atlanta as parcel volumes rise

President and COO Sean O'Connor is preparing for another year of expansion, but getting more precise shipper forecasts for peak season is also a focus area.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2022

FedEx, Microsoft extend partnership to offer 'logistics as a service'

The collaboration will leverage FedEx data to help companies optimize fulfillment.

By Alejandra Salgado • Jan. 26, 2022

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Peak season management

Navigating and managing peak season each year comes with unique challenges, particular against a backdrop of heavy consumer spending in online retail.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Nike says a 'sole train' helped mitigate supply chain disruptions

In addition to fast-tracking product to Memphis by rail, the brand also added several distribution centers and deployed 1,000 robots.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 25, 2022

Inventory restocking efforts push logistics real estate demand even higher: Prologis

Tenants need to restock not only for inventory shortfalls, but to also build additional safety stock as well, CFO Tom Olinger said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 25, 2022

Neiman Marcus names supply chain chief to oversee $90M investment

The department store retailer is working to overhaul operations and upgrade its systems and distribution centers.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 25, 2022

Passing on freight costs helps Lamb Weston's results amid logistics, labor pressures

The company is placing a strong focus on transportation costs to fight input cost inflation. That means increasing product delivery rates and adjusting them more often to reflect the market.

By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2022

How Walmart GoLocal plans to stand out among delivery businesses

GoLocal acts as a back-end delivery arm rather than a marketplace intermediary, which General Manager Harsit Patel said is a big differentiator.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2022

FedEx taps 3 charter vessels to start congestion bypass service

The ships are loaded with 53-foot containers carrying goods from shippers looking to avoid bottlenecks at San Pedro Bay ports.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2022

Grocers are experimenting with delivery fees. Here are 8 key factors to consider.

Experts said they expect — and encourage — grocers to continue testing strategies for dealing with delivery costs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 18, 2022

Kroger levels up grocery delivery with Nuro's new autonomous vehicles

The grocer will make deliveries in Houston using the tech company's third-generation model, which has twice as much cargo room, plus modular storage and new safety features.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2022

UPS to handle record 60M returns during peak shipping season

As returns activity increases, reverse logistics have become a vital part of the retail playbook to build customer loyalty. But costs are climbing.

By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2022

Flytrex drones can fly over people, vehicles with new FAA approval

The approval will allow Flytrex's delivery drones to travel up to one nautical mile and carry small goods to up to 10,000 households in North Carolina.

By Max Garland • Jan. 5, 2022

Walmart to expand in-home delivery to 30M households

The retailer will build a fleet of fully electric vans to rapidly scale the premium service from the 6 million households it currently serves.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 5, 2022

Kroger soft launches delivery service from Atlanta fulfillment center

The grocer also opened a "spoke" site in Indianapolis as it continues to build out its Kroger Delivery service through a partnership with Ocado.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 4, 2022

By the numbers: Biden reviews supply chain progress with task force

The Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force touted progress in relieving port congestion, stocking store shelves and boosting the workforce.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 4, 2022

Chartered ships emerged in 2021 as a way to get around congestion

Home Depot, Costco and Walmart were among the businesses which leased ships to take control of their supply chains.

By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 23, 2021

Amazon's logistics empire grows, matches up to FedEx and UPS

The e-commerce giant rapidly expanded its fulfillment network this year to keep up with a pandemic-induced spike in demand.

By Max Garland • Dec. 22, 2021

Chico's to offer same-day delivery through Walmart GoLocal

The service for GoLocal's first fashion client launched in select locations on Dec. 16, including Chicago and Fort Myers, Florida.

By Maria Monteros • Dec. 22, 2021

Maersk to acquire Li & Fung's logistics unit for $3.6B

The deal will grow Maersk's global warehouse footprint to more than 100 million square feet.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 22, 2021

Big Lots plans 2 more distribution centers for bulky products

The new facilities free up capacity at the company's five regional distribution centers, which were designed for carton flow rather than larger items such as furniture.

By Max Garland • Dec. 21, 2021

Coco, Segway create delivery bot for grocery orders

The new units will launch at specialty grocer Erewhon's seven stores in California.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2021

FedEx's hiring efforts get network back on track during peak season

The company has onboarded 10,000 to 12,000 employees per week since Q2 after raising pay and adding benefits.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2021

Air cargo gave congestion-challenged shippers a lifeline in 2021

Companies paid soaring rates to avoid port delays and mitigate production snags by taking to the skies.

By Max Garland • Dec. 20, 2021

In 2021, shippers faced a year-long battle with squeezed trucking capacity, high freight rates

Astronomical prices and challenges finding space pushed companies to change strategies – or double down.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 17, 2021

Uber Eats to offer autonomous food delivery early this year

Uber's partnership with Motional — which will launch in Santa Monica, California — aims to increase delivery reach while lowering labor costs.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2021