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

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

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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

Home Depot aims for the top in home improvement delivery

The company is in the pilot phase of a program that intends to bring next-day delivery to all U.S. customers by 2022.

By Nicole Ault • June 8, 2018

Dollar General builds new DCs as trucking rates rise

The discount retailer will also expand its private fleet by 80 this year, as it seeks to avoid rising fuel and transport costs. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2018

Airbus to test urban and port drone delivery in Singapore

The aircraft provider will start two pilot projects this year using drones for parcel deliveries to university students and vessels at sea.

By Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2018

Dick's plans new warehouses to speed up its supply chain

The sporting goods retailer has a single, centralized fulfillment center in Kentucky, but it wants to reach consumers in major Northeast and West Coast markets within a day.

By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2018

Did suppliers, not Amazon, create the retail apocalypse?

While blame for brick-and-mortar store closures often falls on Amazon, many suppliers are selling directly to consumers and circumventing the retailer. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2018

UPS seeks to disrupt the implantable medical device supply chain

A 2013 McKinsey study found that the supply chain accounted for 40% of overall costs of the $122 billion medical devices market.

By David Lim • June 5, 2018

How to make supply chains ethical and sustainable with blockchain

The technology's transparent attributes help to empower consumers with information and champion responsible business practices. 

By Pieter Vandevelde • June 5, 2018

Guess? opens digital office as it adapts to new retail environment

The retailer said its collaboration with Alibaba enhances business in e-commerce and online channels.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 5, 2018

Why 2018 is the year of modernization for Target

The retail chain spent 2017 testing new algorithms, processes and facility structures, but this year will be about deploying them to scale.

By Edwin Lopez • June 4, 2018

Alibaba acquires stake in Chinese courier ZTO to expand logistics network

The Chinese e-tailer will invest heavily in in-house logistics as it seeks to become the No. 1 e-commerce company in the world.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 31, 2018