Chinese carriers move autonomous vehicles into daily use

China Post and Deppon Express say this is the first use of this technology for commercial purposes in the country. 

By Matt Leonard • March 5, 2019

CEVA Logistics to run IKEA's New York Distribution Centre

The distribution center will support purchases from IKEA's Manhattan Planning Studio, the first of its kind in the United States.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • March 4, 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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amazon Day expands to all Prime members — and offers an operational win-win

The negotiation between speed, convenience, waste and a longer fulfillment time horizon is the next evolution of retail fulfillment.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019

UPS launches fulfillment platform for small and medium sellers

The eFulfillment platform enables sellers to manage inventory across several marketplaces and customize delivery times for their products.

By Matt Leonard • March 1, 2019

Wayfair will open new last-mile facilities every month in 2019

Though net loss is growing for the company, Wayfair's CEO said the e-commerce giant is playing a long game — seizing control of its supply chain from both ends. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019

Boeing shuffles supplies ahead of Brexit

The U.K. government raised the possibility of an extension to the March 29 deadline, but analysts say that would further add to uncertainty for businesses. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019

FedEx debuts autonomous same-day delivery bot

The robot is FedEx's latest expansion of its B2C capabilities and ticks all the boxes of sustainability, autonomous operations and quick delivery.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019

Home Depot reaches 70% same-day delivery capability in US

Investments in new warehouses and in-store pickup lockers are part of the company's plan to achieve same-day delivery nationwide by 2022. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019

Foot Locker CEO explains the trouble with mini-hubs

To fulfill e-commerce orders with the speed consumers expect, Foot Locker is opening "mini-hubs," but CEO Dick Johnson said more precise fulfillment requires a deeper understanding of inventory needs. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 26, 2019

Walmart bets on new high-tech consolidation center to win at 'inventory flow'

The center acts as a midway point in the supply chain and allows the retailer to move inventory based on real-time demand. 

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 26, 2019

Most BOPIS shoppers make additional purchases in store

A study by return provider Doddle found that 85% of shoppers using the service buy more products when they're picking up purchases.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 26, 2019

Lineage Logistics to acquire Preferred Freezer to be largest cold storage company

Consolidation's goal is to build economies of scale and an increase of distribution nodes, but the permanence of warehousing runs at odds with the temporality of the items they protect. 

By Andy Burt • Feb. 26, 2019

Home Depot backs crowdsourced delivery startup Roadie

Roadie's gig-based "on-the-way" model not only theoretically reduces the carbon footprint of same-day delivery service, but it also allows retailers to flex up and down their delivery capacity as needed. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019

FedEx, Rent the Runway team up on 'extra hours' service

Fast fulfillment and shipping is especially crucial for a company whose business model is built on rentals.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 22, 2019

NASA picks cities for drone traffic management tests

The agency will test its systems in Reno, Nevada and Corpus Christi, Texas later this year in the culmination of a four-year research and development initiative.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 21, 2019

AstraZeneca adjusts supply chain for no-deal Brexit

The pharmaceutical company will change its packaging, duplicate testing and build inventory ahead of the impending Brexit deadline. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2019

Amazon pledges 50% net-zero carbon shipments by 2030

Steps toward this new target, deemed "Shipment Zero," along with information regarding "Amazon’s company-wide carbon footprint" will be released later in the year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 19, 2019

GE leans on high-tech warehouse to capitalize on booming Denver market

The center will use RFID technology to track its trucks and virtual reality systems to train new employees. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 18, 2019

Walmart stands up container fleet, uses drivers for drayage

The retailer has been pleasantly surprised by the extra efficiency gained by taking more control of intermodal loads.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

XPO to close Memphis warehouse at the center of pregnancy discrimination claims

The stated reason for the closure is that Verizon, whose products are shipped from the warehouse, has decided to stop employing the facility.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

Amazon Lockers to debut at Coachella

With options to order ahead or use same-day delivery, the event will be a new experiment in last-mile delivery. 

By Daphne Howland , Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 13, 2019

Ryder announces e-commerce fulfillment solution

The offering allows manufacturers to avoid the use of third-party marketplaces by fulfilling orders all the way to the consumer.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 13, 2019

CMA CGM completes acquisition of CEVA Logistics

CMA CGM is now a 100,000-employee company with more than $30 billion in revenue, according to the ocean carrier's CEO Rodolphe Saadé.

By Matt Leonard • Updated April 10, 2019

Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership

The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2019

UPS Air Cargo Teamsters agree to new contract

The new contract includes an immediate 17.7% raise and a 3% annual wage increases over the life of the agreement.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2019