More delivery robots could soon hit DC streets

The Council of the District of Columbia approved a bill that would expand the pilot program citywide and allow more than five on the street at once.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2018

E-tail pioneer QVC refashions its supply chain in digital age

Amazon and Walmart may dominate the e-commerce conversation, but the third largest multiple product-category e-tailer has been selling direct-to-consumer for decades.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 8, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain

The marketing deal could redefine the two companies' distribution networks and the procurement process behind them.

By Rich Weissman • May 8, 2018

How to optimize your customer's return experience

It's a lot easier than you think, and it'll improve your bottom line.

By Rob Zomok • May 8, 2018

30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO

Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.

By Corinne Ruff • May 7, 2018

Prepared foods lead Tyson's Q2 sales, but transportation costs drag on earnings

The Arkansas-based protein company also announced plans to reduce about 550 corporate jobs at its headquarters and Cincinnati and Chicago offices.

By Cathy Siegner • May 7, 2018

Carriers, pilots clash over failed labor negotiation

Due to the rise of e-commerce, a capacity crunch and shortage of pilots adds mounting pressure to labor negotiations for pilots.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 4, 2018

Ascension to form global supply chain firm with Australian partner

A recent Cardinal Health survey found supply chain issues are causing hospitals to cancel and delay procedures because they lack critical supplies.

By Meg Bryant • May 3, 2018

Retailers go the 'extra mile' as e-commerce costs grow

Amazon Prime was a turning point for e-commerce logistics, creating substantial growth in the industry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 2, 2018

The industrial warehouse space market is nowhere near its peak

Strong consumer spending and rising e-commerce go hand in hand with a robust industrial real estate market. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 1, 2018

FedEx tests hydrogen fuel cell van for deliveries

The zero-emission fuel cell vehicles offer greater range and faster refueling than electric vehicles.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 1, 2018

Why enhanced supply chain visibility is crucial for network expansion

Learn how SC Port's guidance led an electronics company to expand their international distribution while maintaining supply chain integrity.  

April 30, 2018

UPS offers buyouts as e-commerce demands escalate

The 3PL says its offer for voluntary retirement would help it focus on high logistics demand and create greater efficiency. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 27, 2018

Solving for the grocery last mile is harder than you think

Juggling consumer needs with food safety can't be solved simply by acquiring a grocery delivery startup.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 26, 2018

Retailers shift priorities to conquer the 'new battleground' of urban logistics

A majority of retailers surveyed by Auburn University said urban fulfillment is an area of growth, but last mile costs remain a challenge. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 24, 2018

Oil makes the world go 'round, but how does it go around the world?

The logistics of transporting oil, whether crude or refined, is a global issue with risk and reward.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 24, 2018

Amazon warehouse workers reportedly relying on SNAP

The Intercept found that in five states the e-commerce giant was among the top 20 companies with employees who rely on food subsidies.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

CAR-T ups challenges in pharma supply chain

New technology made shipping the cell therapies viable. Now, stakeholders are pushing for more innovation to meet looming commercial demands.

By Jacob Bell • April 23, 2018

Top challenges facing drug supply chains

Issues like compliance and cold-chain shipping are just two of the hurdles that medicines have to overcome when getting from manufacturers to patients. 

By Ned Pagliarulo , Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

Teamsters sue drug manufacturers, distributors over opioid crisis

The union is demanding accountability from various actors in the drug supply chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 23, 2018

Pharma supply chains could use a tech reboot

While more prosaic than drug R&D, supply chains are increasingly important as the industry moves towards personalized medicine. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018

CMA CGM gets green light to buy 25% stake in CEVA logistics

The ocean carrier says the acquisition will grow its presence in the logistics sector. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated July 12, 2018

DHL expands NYC facilities amid rising e-commerce

Consumer demand for rapid fulfillment and deliveries show the importance of the lucrative logistics industry. 

By Rich Weissman • April 20, 2018

Truckers: Productivity is dropping, rates rising in wake of ELD mandate

A new survey from Zipline Logistics suggests that while ELDs are working as expected, the mandate is bringing unintended consequences.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018

What 48 hours in Middle America taught me about supply chains

While we often focus on our immediate surroundings in the day-to-day grind, we can't lose sight of the bigger, global picture. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 19, 2018