UPS has no plans for Sunday deliveries, Teamsters say

At the negotiating table, the company said it had no concrete plans for such an expansion — but the Teamsters are still preparing for it to happen, eventually.

By Edwin Lopez • July 11, 2018

Southern ports propose new chassis pool to meet demand

Explosive industry growth is causing chassis shortages at ports, so Georgia and South Carolina will pool their resources.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 11, 2018

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Target expands Drive Up to all 50 states

The mass merchant said the service now reaches 1,750 stores.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Aug. 30, 2019

Under new contract, UPS must give Teamsters notice — but not veto power — for new tech

The national agreement, if approved, would require UPS to give the union six months notice before implementing emerging technology like drones.

By Edwin Lopez • July 10, 2018

Amazon's medical supply chain ambitions: 4 things to know

The e-commerce giant is counting on shifting healthcare bedrock to give it an edge as it grows.

By Rebecca Pifer • July 6, 2018

GE files patent to trace 3D printed parts with blockchain

3D printing is nothing new for GE, but finding a practical use case for blockchain holds steep supply chain implications.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 6, 2018

Before the boom: How $1.2B in fireworks get from China to the July 4 celebration

As the country's fireworks industry consolidates, supply chain managers are preparing to avert disruption.

By Craig Guillot • July 3, 2018

E-commerce gains lead General Mills to expand logistics network

Explosive growth in the food brand's online business is prompting a closer look at its supply chain to further boost sales.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 3, 2018

How much will Amazon move the needle on last-mile logistics?

The e-commerce giant could introduce both competition and relief to UPS and FedEx — and that's just the tip of the iceberg. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 3, 2018

Surging home sales could indicate where the next logistics boom will be

Where there's population growth, e-commerce companies follow with industrial real estate growth to serve emerging markets.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2018

Amazon seeks small businesses to deliver packages

The e-commerce giant is looking to build more capacity in the logistics space and take control of the last mile. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 28, 2018

UPS to build partially automated warehouse in France

The automated warehouse is UPS' first step toward "modernizing and expanding" its European logistics network.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2018

Latin America: The next frontier in warehousing?

A booming e-commerce market is attracting warehouses, but politics and infrastructure pose challenges to growth.

By Jen A. Miller • June 28, 2018

Tim Hortons to build two new warehouses

The project aims to expand the distribution network in Canada but comes amid tensions between franchisees and the restaurant chain's parent company. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 27, 2018

How the White House's government overhaul will affect supply chains

Refocusing several key agencies' priorities could have implications for logistics, autonomous vehicles and infrastructure.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 27, 2018

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

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