New mobile-to-mobile tech will help preserve perishables

As the cold chain grows, it's spurring technological upgrades and innovation to improve last mile logistics.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 3, 2017

Risk calendars: How shippers can better forecast transportation needs

C.H. Robinson walked Supply Chain Dive through its process in creating a risk calendar, and how shippers can do the same with their supply chains.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 2, 2017

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Logistically Minded: US economy surges despite hurricane havoc

Texas business leaders are optimistic about growth, meanwhile the M&A market swells despite a drop in deal values.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 29, 2017

Walmart closes in on Amazon's delivery time in NY

The war between the two retail giants is heating up, and consumers are benefitting.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 29, 2017

Alibaba to hold 51% of Cainiao

Alibaba aims for greater control of its supply chain by acquiring the logistics group.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 28, 2017

Supply chain professionals disagree about value of increased data collection

CSCMP Edge 2017 conference speakers discussed whether companies should be gathering more data and how to make it readily accessible to customers and suppliers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 28, 2017

Cargo airlines look to book directly with shippers, but will they succeed?

The savings promised by direct booking platforms could easily vanish when shippers undertake every aspect of the process.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 27, 2017

Pilots vs. Atlas Air: Alleged intentional slow-down conflicts persist

A pilot strike briefly disrupted DHL and Amazon's air cargo operations last holiday season, highlighting a pilot shortage that permeates within the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 27, 2017

UPS seeks 95,000 new holiday workers

3PLs and retailers are hiring early this year, and in greater numbers — but the task is complicated by their target cities' low unemployment rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 26, 2017

DHL Supply Chain moves closer to the consumer

The 3PL renamed its freight brokerage division and will soon bring its freight marketplace to the U.S. as it adapts to new client demands.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 26, 2017

Companies will offer higher wages, fewer restrictions to holiday hires

As retailers and e-commerce sites rush to prepare for the holiday peak season, they're putting together attractive wage-and-benefits packages to incentivize potential hires to apply.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 25, 2017

Flexport's newest funding round may value it at $800M

TechCrunch reports that the freight forwarder's prospects — and surprisingly robust valuation — in a historically 'boring business' are bright.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 25, 2017

Logistically Minded: E-commerce investment still yo-yos while 3PLs keep hiring

Investors appear uncertain about the future of e-commerce, but hiring trends suggest companies are not.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 22, 2017

Walmart testing home delivery direct to the fridge

Customers who use the service, which requires a keyless lock, can request that delivery people put their groceries away while they are not home.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2017

RFID market growing around 30% per year, SML says

RFID tagging is becoming increasingly popular for supply chains as a way to streamline and cut costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 22, 2017

Exclusive: Retailers don't think fast, free shipping is important to consumers

A Flexe survey shows a severe gap between consumer expectations and retailer assumptions, but retailers still might not be able to deliver.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 21, 2017

IKEA requiring fair treatment for sub-distributors

The company's new program will set standards for minimum wages, working hours and rest times for its truck drivers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 21, 2017

Albertsons buys meal kit company Plated for undisclosed amount

The deal gives the grocer recognition and expertise in the fast-growing meal kit category, while the subscription service gains access to 2,300 stores and the financial resources of a leading supermarket.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 21, 2017

Kohl's to accept free Amazon returns

It's a daring move that may signal a new partnership ethos among e-commerce and legacy retailers.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

Same-day delivery services tripled in a year

More than half of retailers now offer same-day delivery, and within two years 65% plan to offer the service, according to a recent study.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

Hurricanes Irma and Harvey put the construction supply chain to the test

Big box retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's tell Supply Chain Dive what it's like to be at the front-lines of repair efforts.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 19, 2017

EU expects automation to streamline the shipping industry soon

Digitizing the shipping supply chain could cut out some middlemen — including freight forwarders — resulting in job losses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 18, 2017

Study: Air freight forwarders face significant disruption within next 5 years

Freight forwarders can avoid displacement from larger companies by acquiring smaller logistics companies to increase profitability.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Will China make electric cars go mainstream?

If the country outlaws fossil fuel vehicles, the U.S. auto industry will likely invest heavily in electric cars to avert losing $9 billion in annual revenue.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2017

CBP delays FTZ's entry into single-window platform until Dec. 9

Digitization may be a buzzword in 2017, but delays in ACE-implementation show just how difficult the process can be in reality.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017