Lufthansa Cargo launches new e-commerce unit

As e-commerce parcel volumes grow and brands seek to reach increasingly international customer bases, Lufthansa's air cargo unit has launched a dedicated subsidiary called "heyworld" to serve online retailers. 

By Morgan Forde • June 12, 2019

Is FedEx's decision to split up with Amazon a shift in the industry?

Whether or not FedEx's move last week was prudent, Morgan Stanley analysts took it as a sign the training wheels are off Amazon's internal logistics services.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2019

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

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FedEx Express will cut ties with Amazon

By breaking ties with Amazon for air shipments, FedEx seems to convey a lack of interest in delivering packages for a company building out its own air network.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2019

FedEx Express to recruit 700 part-time drivers

A flexible workforce allows FedEx to expand its last-mile offerings and handle volume fluctuations. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2019

Amazon: New drone will start deliveries 'within months'

New drone technology could facilitate deliveries even faster than the current one-day offering, according to Amazon. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 6, 2019

Online grocery could increase cold storage demand by 100M square feet

Accelerating demand for cold storage space could create a supply-demand imbalance due to the specialization and resource-intensive nature of cold-storage construction.

By Morgan Forde • June 6, 2019

Amazon deploys 'Pegasus' robots in sortation centers to reduce miss sorts

This marks the first time Amazon will use robotics in these centers as it tries to speed up middle-mile logistics.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2019

At Nordstrom, the next evolution of BOPIS emerges

Brick-and-mortar retailers have embraced omnichannel strategies, but they're still figuring out one of their biggest headaches — processing returns.

By Jen A. Miller • June 4, 2019

In disaster response, health supply chain egos melt away

A speedy post-hurricane return to normal requires competitors to become collaborators to effectively manage inventory and cold chains.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 3, 2019

Hurricane season begins: Lessons in supply chain disaster preparedness

Scenario mapping, inventory tracking and collaboration with industry and public sector partners are a few strategies organizations have deployed after Harvey, Maria, Sandy, Katrina and countless other devastating storms. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 3, 2019

Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan

Managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria taught DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico the value of preparing for the worst.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 3, 2019

Blackstone bets on warehousing market with $18.7B logistics deal

In the deal, Blackstone will gain 179 million square feet of urban logistics assets from GLP at a time when such spaces are increasingly in demand.

By Matt Leonard • June 3, 2019

Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season

Storm outages and disruptions to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport "may cause ripple effects" through global supply chains, according to a DHL Resilience360 report.

By Matt Leonard • June 3, 2019

Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated May 31, 2019

Dollar General to open 3 new warehouses for fresh program

CEO Todd Vasos said the benefits are already evident through better in-stock status and lower cost of goods. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 31, 2019

Deloitte forecasts slower growth in warehouse market

The report says the slowdown will be driven by more industrial space becoming available, but not everyone agrees with this assessment.

By Matt Leonard • May 31, 2019

FedEx Ground to deliver 7 days a week year-round

The 3PL has slowly but surely expanded its delivery days and times, pointing to the growing volumes of e-commerce parcels it must handle.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 30, 2019

The last yard: The final logistics frontier

The last yard takes an item not just to the porch or the shipping dock, but to the refrigerator, the sales floor or a specific spot on the manufacturing plant line where it will be used.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 30, 2019

FedEx Logistics to launch HBCU employment program in Mississippi

As concerns about a growing digital skills gap emerge in the logistics and supply chain fields, firms like FedEx are opening more avenues to get young, savvy talent into their recruitment pipelines.

By Morgan Forde • May 30, 2019

Report: Amazon offers discounted warehouse space to fuel 1-day shipping

The news of Amazon incentivizing sellers to store more inventory signals changes in fulfillment to make 1-day delivery a reality. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 28, 2019

Uber seeks approval for drone deliveries

Uber Technologies affiliate Uber Elevate has filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration to deliver food in the San Diego market. An answer is expected by June 10.

By Alicia Kelso • May 23, 2019

Ford pilots last-yard delivery robot

Digit will be paired with autonomous delivery vehicles to test the feasibility of removing humans from the last-mile, and even last-yard, equation.

By Morgan Forde • May 23, 2019

Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS

The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.

By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019

Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend

The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.

By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019

Loop's 'waste-free' e-commerce platform launches with P&G, Kroger, Walgreens on board

Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of Loop's corporate partners, in what executives described as a grand experiment.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 22, 2019