Ch-ch-ch-change is coming fast and furious to supply chains

Building a culture that embraces change, even the little changes, will provide companies with a fighting chance to handle the inevitable larger ones speeding down the road.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 29, 2018

UPS pilots eBike with cargo container in Seattle

The modular cargo container system is the first of its kind to be tested in the U.S.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 26, 2018

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amid trade war, companies ponder pivoting away from China

While large companies have the ability — and agility — to change their sourcing processes, smaller and less sophisticated companies face much greater disruption in recalibrating their supply chains.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 25, 2018

UPS doubles down on automation ahead of peak season

The logistics provider is adding 400,000 pieces per hour of additional sort capacity to handle an anticipated 800 million packages this peak season.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 25, 2018

Proposed postal rates could cost Amazon $1B

The e-commerce giant still relies heavily upon USPS for last-mile deliveries, and a rate increase could add up to big bucks. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 25, 2018

Aston Martin eyes supply chain shifts as Brexit nears

Importing component parts by air is expensive, the automaker told Reuters, but it's still cheaper than not building cars at all.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 24, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

Walmart will expand 2-day shipping, in-store returns

The changes, rolling out in November, are bound to stress the supply chain but could also give the retailer a leg up on its competitors. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2018

Is Uber planning drone delivery by 2021?

The tech startup aims to deliver food by drone sooner than many stakeholders expect will be possible. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2018

JD.com to study underground logistics, fulfillment

Delivering parcels through subterranean networks could be an "industry game changer" in solving last-mile challenges.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2018

Uber Freight enters trailer leasing business

The company said its trailer pool service, called Powerloop, aims to reduce dwell times by providing a mechanism for clients to load products without a driver being present.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 19, 2018

Pier 1 leans on fulfillment efficiency to revive slipping sales

Initiatives such as a new distribution scheme and warehouse consolidation are part of a broader strategy to address "execution issues" in the company's supply chain, executives said in an earnings call.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 19, 2018

UPS to hire 40K employees in one day

The company plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers in total, and hopes its one-day hiring blitz, known as "UPS Brown Friday," can get it part of the way there.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 18, 2018

Walmart's newest high-tech warehouse will automatically load pallets

The facility, set to open in 2020, will be 40% more efficient than traditional warehouses and require several STEM-educated workers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018

Burberry tightens lead times with monthly product releases

The luxury apparel brand's move toward fast fashion and a lean model may be innovative in the fashion world, but it's old hat in traditional manufacturing. 

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 18, 2018

Hurricane Florence, one month later

Lingering effects on supply chains have mostly faded, but billions of dollars in damage remain. 

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 18, 2018

US to exit international postal treaty

The move could end the competitive advantage of Chinese shippers over domestic ones when it comes to lightweight merchandise. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018

What you need to know about order fulfillment

Whether using new services, new technology or tackling new markets, shippers are working toward "fast and free."

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018

Florida delivery issues jump 117% during Michael

The Category 4 storm brought activity to a standstill in the Florida panhandle, as ports closed and shipments were suspended.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018

Former Kellogg sub-distributors sue over logistics shift

Downstream partners claim Kellogg misrepresented its supply chain plans, and now the complaint is going to court.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2018

4 trends in order fulfillment

Whether tapping into new fulfillment services, technologies or markets, shippers are all working toward "fast and free."

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2018

2 retail models to 'crack the nut' of subscription-box fulfillment

With a built-in customer base, traditional retailers don’t start from scratch, but starting a new sales channel requires different ways of thinking.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 15, 2018

In the warehouse, bigger isn't always better

Supply chains are being redesigned to fulfill orders faster, and warehouse technology is emerging as a centerpiece.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 15, 2018

5 multistory warehouses pop up amid e-commerce boom

Developments are underway in New York City, Seattle and San Francisco, allowing companies close proximity to high density population centers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2018

Freight decisions head to the 'C-suite table'

Transportation decisions are now a business differentiator, according to a DHL Supply Chain survey where a majority of respondents said they would invest for better services.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 12, 2018