Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market

With shippers and carriers facing a capacity crunch, open communication and shared goals can help both parties weather the freight market. 

By Rich Weissman • April 10, 2018

40% of logistics companies will offer 2-hour delivery by 2028

As stores increasingly operate in part like fulfillment centers, same-day and even two-hour delivery is expected to become the norm, according to a Zebra Technologies survey.

By Dan O'Shea • April 9, 2018

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

20th century warehouses not fit for 21st century e-commerce

Facilities built before 2000 still account for 89% of storage space in the U.S., according to data from CBRE, and that's forcing tradeoffs on clients.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 6, 2018

Walmart expanding pickup towers to 700 stores

The retail giant is also adding lockers so customers can pick up larger items like TVs.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

The cost of air: Your guide to air freight rates & how to reduce them

Air freight is trending up and not showing any signs of falling back to earth. For companies that rely on plane capacity to transport cargo, understanding the associated costs, and making informed buying decisions, is very important.

April 5, 2018

3 ways distributors can ensure top notch customer service

By using technology to streamline processes, companies can free employees from mundane tasks and allow them to focus on the customer. 

By Nancy Harris • April 4, 2018

Ryder acquires MXD to accelerate last mile fulfillment

The two companies' combined network will reach 95% of U.S. and Canada in a two-day delivery timeframe.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 4, 2018

Same-day delivery service levels are falling

Consumers are noting higher rates of shipping mishaps during same-day delivery, according to Dropoff's annual survey.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018

Next Gen Collaboration: How SC Ports' supply chain expertise solves Kent International's challenges

How a top bicycle manufacturer improved their logistics by seeking out a local supply chain organization. 

April 3, 2018

Contracts may be ag shippers' saving grace after China tariffs

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition says shippers can invoke "force majeure" clauses to sidestep contract obligations if demand does not justify cargo targets.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018

Walmart Canada taps FourKites to track shipments

The visibility platform's data will help the retailer optimize inventory management at stores and distribution centers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 3, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: A peek inside Amazon's exploding apparel operation

Retail Dive's Ben Unglesbee took a tour of Amazon's apparel fulfillment center to see the guts of the business in action. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 30, 2018

Building a supply chain from scratch

Farm.One's head of operations, Dana Mitchell, built an urban culinary hydroponics operation in New York City, where every square foot counts. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018

7 takeaways from Shoptalk 2018

From speeding up the supply chain to adding personalization and making shopping more convenient — technology is fundamentally transforming the business. Here's what you need to know.

By Corinne Ruff , Laura Heller • March 23, 2018

Shoppers want purchases shipped direct, but returns in-store

The survey from CGS also shows that customers are increasingly interested in buying sustainable products that are ethically sourced.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 23, 2018

Flexe partners with Shopify to ease fulfillment for e-commerce merchants

The partnership could be a game changer for online sellers seeking to avoid working with Amazon.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 22, 2018

Starbucks is brewing up blockchain for 'bean to cup' tracking

Starbucks has an inventive supply chain not limited to a single system of process. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 22, 2018

Amazon hikes transportation and storage fees for sellers, suppliers

While the e-commerce giant claims the new fees will lead to better inventory management, they could also further alienate sellers and strain relationships. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 22, 2018

Walmart opening FedEx Office locations in 500 stores

The companies piloted the effort in 47 Walmart stores in six states and will expand in the next 24 months.

By Daphne Howland • March 22, 2018

Albertsons' new marketplace lets small suppliers sell to consumers

The e-commerce platform, which will ship food and wellness products direct to consumers, will focus on the kinds of items that are being pushed off of Whole Foods' shelves.

By Jeff Wells • March 21, 2018

To build 'circular' operations, Ikea takes aim at its supply chain

With less than 30% of the retailer’s climate footprint stemming from Tier 1 and its own operations, the retailer looks at the way it sources and designs products.

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018

Package bomb explodes at FedEx facility, one employee injured

The explosion follows a series of bombings in cardboard packages in Austin, Texas.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 20, 2018

XPO to launch mobile app for European carriers

The 3PL is expanding its mobile app to carriers in Europe after a successful trial launch in the U.S.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 19, 2018

DHL rolls out same-day delivery service for e-tailers

Parcel Metro can help retailers meet short turnaround times for deliveries, while also disrupting the logistics industry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 16, 2018

5 days max: Consumers set high bar for acceptable shipping times

Fast and free shipping are dominating the e-commerce delivery landscape, as the maximum acceptable shipping time decreases. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 15, 2018