XPO launches AR tool to help retailers increase cost savings

The new tool will preempt returns of goods bought online and help retailers better meet consumer demands.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 27, 2018

Cargill aims to cut carbon emissions 15% by 2020

The initiative seeks to meet the United Nation's goals to reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 26, 2018

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Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

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UPS and Teamsters reach a deal to normalize weekend deliveries

The tentative deal would grant the 3PL labor peace to expand into Sunday deliveries in exchange for more trucking jobs, better benefits and a $4.15 wage boost.

By Edwin Lopez • June 22, 2018

2017 hurricane season weighing on Michaels distribution costs

The arts and crafts retailer struggled to rebound from hurricane season last year and now is dealing with rising transportation costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2018

In 'perfect storm' of logistics costs, shippers face the toughest crunch

A growing economy compounded by a capacity crunch will raise logistics costs to new heights, according to CSCMP's latest report.

By Nicole Ault • June 22, 2018

Looking to the long term, UPS boosts fleet with CNG trucks

As fuel costs rise, the company's decision to invest millions in new compressed natural gas trucks and fueling stations holds potential financial as well as environmental benefits.

By Nicole Ault • June 21, 2018

Antibiotic supply chains need better management to fix shortage

Precise demand planning, sourcing and distribution strategies could help offsets the costs of "risky" R&D.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 21, 2018

One-third of millennials frustrated by late deliveries

Retailers who make fulfillment strategies an afterthought risk losing their customers.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2018

FedEx Freight sets record profits amid strong demand for LTL shipments

E-commerce volumes are growing the business and driving logistics providers to get creative with last-mile deliveries.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2018

Tailored Brands taps supply chain to enable custom-suit deliveries

The parent company of Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank hopes three-week deliveries of custom suits made in a vertically integrated facility will boost sales.

By Edwin Lopez • June 20, 2018

At C.H. Robinson, open source adoption accelerates iterative development almost too fast

After implementing GitHub and iterative releases, "we're definitely hearing 'slow down,' which is new," said C.H. Robinson's Vanessa Adams.

By Naomi Eide • June 20, 2018

Amazon ramps up 3PL competition with launch of 'Hub by Amazon'

The storage solution in apartment buildings will challenge logistics providers to rethink distribution. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 20, 2018

IoT is coming to the supply chain: What happens next?

The Internet of Things can help supply chains light up "dark assets" and gain second-by-second or foot-by-foot visibility.

By Gordon Feller • June 19, 2018

Why Kirkland's is counting on BOPIS to boost profits

Along with its direct sourcing initiative, the home decor and furniture retailer expects to see double-digit cost savings. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 19, 2018

Google to invest $550M in JD.com in blow to Amazon, Alibaba

The tech giant follows in the footsteps of Walmart and China's Tencent, becoming the latest global giant to invest in Chinese juggernaut JD.com.

By Dan O'Shea • June 19, 2018

5 states get an 'F' for logistics health

The Manufacturing & Logistics Report Card signals which states should make policy changes to keep up with technological growth, maintain infrastructure and improve human capital.

By Nicole Ault • June 19, 2018

Nestlé and XPO prepare a 'warehouse of the future'

The U.K. warehouse, set to debut in 2020, will serve as a "testbed environment" for new logistics technology.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018

Asics plans to cut 55% of its supply chain carbon emissions

The company committed to a "circular economic model" and is pursuing sourcing, logistics and operations initiatives.

By Nicole Ault • June 18, 2018

Trucker strikes in Brazil deliver gut punch to supply chains

Strikes left airports without fuel and stalled production in major export industries, signifying the impact of strikes on all sectors of the economy.

By Nicole Ault • June 15, 2018

Boxed speeds up automated fulfillment

The autonomously guided vehicle system was developed in-house and named for CEO Chieh Huang's favorite band — The Wu-Tang Clan.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2018

Boeing sent 'cavalry' of engineers to Wichita to get 737 production back on track

When a Boeing supplier struggled to make on-time deliveries of an essential part for the 737, the aerospace manufacturer stepped in to help.

By Rich Weissman • June 14, 2018

3 ways volcanoes in Hawaii and Guatemala will disrupt supply chains

Lava and volcanic ash from Kilauea and Fuego are wreaking havoc on local farms and infrastructure, but the economic effects are just beginning. 

By Nicole Ault • June 14, 2018

DHL launches campaign to help e-tailers expand globally

The logistics provider's "Where Everything Clicks" campaign focuses on helping online retailers better meet consumer expectations.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 14, 2018

Smucker's recalls are an opportunity to strengthen supplier relationships

Higher-than-expected freight costs and recalls significantly reduced the food company's fourth quarter earnings.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 13, 2018

Trucking rates for produce jump $1,000 ahead of Roadcheck

In some regions, rates rose as much as 62% in one week leading up to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual inspection event. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 11, 2018