Williams-Sonoma lays out 'aggressive plan' to mitigate China tariffs

CEO Laura Alber said the retailer is "lucky" to have a vertically integrated supply chain and close relationship with vendors, allowing it to make necessary adjustments to sourcing. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 21, 2018

Why Amazon picked Nashville, Tennessee

New York City and Northern Virginia are grabbing HQ2 headlines. But Music City scored too.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 20, 2018

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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USPS is a 'formidable opponent' to UPS, FedEx

Rate hikes will improve the Postal Service's financials, while adding costs to other last-mile delivery providers, analysts suggested.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 20, 2018

Oakland, port work together on truck traffic

The two parties are creating a plan to reduce impact by 2023 as they expect new logistics facilities to increase truck traffic. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 20, 2018

FedEx adds 1K EVs to its fleet

The company's push for social commitment and higher operating efficiencies will in part be measured by the sustained economic value of the electric vehicles over the long term.

By Andy Burt • Nov. 20, 2018

'It's not like industry': How food banks navigate the logistics of Thanksgiving

Food banks rely heavily on donations, making forecasting and distribution planning a challenge this time of year. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 20, 2018

Home Depot's 'year of the pilot' spurs new facilities, 2-day delivery

In one new initiative, the retailer developed a "dynamic ETA" for more exact delivery dates based on zip codes.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 19, 2018

Recycling industry petitions to be exempt from ELD mandate

The National Waste and Recycling Association estimates the mandate would cost $117 million and should be exempt from hours-of-service rules due to its drivers' many stops.

By Cody Ellis • Nov. 19, 2018

Survey: E-commerce grocery demand doubles this Thanksgiving

For retailers, the trick will be drilling down to discover promotional opportunities that drive traffic from one channel to another. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 16, 2018

XPO launches free driver training programs to aid veterans' career transition

The company's programs seek to solve an operations issue, an economics issue and a societal issue.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 16, 2018

As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to meet the challenge

The key is finding and understanding consumer needs and then matching them to the right fulfillment technology. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle

The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018

Tackling the logistics triple threat that's threatening industry

The emergence of a logistical triple threat could pose as a staunch opponent to other players in the thriving e-commerce industry. 

Nov. 15, 2018

To beat congestion, free up the curb for deliveries

A PwC report says the way to solve congestion in U.S. cities is repurposing existing structures and space into "staging areas" for supply chain and ride-share vehicles.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018

California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses

As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018

Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'

From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018

New York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight

Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2018

An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

For drone deliveries, the sky's the limit

Medical and package deliveries are key, while some cities participating in a new program by the Federal Aviation Administration are looking to logistics and border control.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Port Optimizer gives cargo owners 2 weeks more notice, Long Beach pilot finds

GE is positioning the platform as the home base for dispatchers, drayage and equipment providers, terminal operators and shippers alike.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2018

Amid tariff rush, China's exports to US grow 13%

Analysts expect front-loading to continue through the end of the year, as U.S. businesses rush to import before tariffs rise to 25% in 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 9, 2018

If your supply chain works, thank a veteran

Beyond great hires, the military gives more to the supply chain than you might think.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 9, 2018

CPG companies need close partnerships, clear ROI to 'win' in emerging markets

Far too often supply chain management is a passive participant in servicing the customer when they need to be an active one.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 8, 2018

US businesses paid 'unprecedented' $4.4B in tariffs in September

The figure represents a 54% year over year increase, despite import value rising by just 10%. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 7, 2018