Same-day delivery drives brand loyalty with retailers

A survey by Dropoff finds same-day delivery is the new retail standard, but who will cover the cost?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 20, 2017

Shopify adds UPS to its list of carrier partners

The startup hopes to expand shipping options for small and independent sellers by negotiating bulk contract rates with the likes of UPS and DHL.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 20, 2017

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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

Logistically Minded: Supply chains at capacity post-hurricanes

The October 2017 ISM Manufacturing Index reveals rising backlogs and prices due to more orders, lower inventories and delayed deliveries.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2017

'Singles' Day' shopping sprees create more than 160K metric tons of packaging waste

China's annual online shopping "holiday" is a boon for online retailers, but a nightmare for environmentalists. 

By Cody Boteler • Nov. 17, 2017

Shoppers demand better visibility, technology from retailers

The rise in consumer expectations outpaces retailers' ability to adapt, leaving 44% of shoppers unsatisfied, a Zebra Technologies survey found.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2017

Amazon tells regulators it will not sell drugs

The e-commerce giant reportedly told Indiana and Tennessee regulators it would sell medical supplies from its new healthcare distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 15, 2017

GE aims to reduce inventory, manage supply chain 'rigorously'

The company just posted an investor update that extensively details future operational plans, including a plan to acquire companies to improve its supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 15, 2017

Costco outpaces Walmart, Jet and Amazon on grocery delivery ad clicks

The club store earned 11.4% of all hits on searches related to the service, placing it second behind Instacart during a recent two-week span.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2017

Port of Oakland's new logistics center plans clear first hurdle

The Seaport Logistics Complex would begin construction in 2018 if it receives final approval by the end of this month.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2017

Logistically Minded: 2017 saw 44 public logistics deals

The trucking industry is not alone in the rising scale and number of mergers, as companies look for competitive advantages outside their walls.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2017

'Hard' Brexit risks disrupting supply of thousands of drugs

A departure by the U.K. from the EU without a trade deal could imperil drug supply chains, a trade group of European drugmakers warned.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 10, 2017

Ports to spend more on cybersecurity as digital investments rise

Automated ports are the future of the freight industry, but recent events show greater efficiency requires better cybersecurity spend.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

FedEx picks 7,500 Walgreens locations for package pickup and drop-off

As the carrier plunges into peak season, it will now reach 80% of American consumers within nine minutes.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 8, 2017

UPS joins blockchain alliance

The company is looking to improve its customs brokerage process with the new technology.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 8, 2017

Shoppers more interested in free than fast shipping

In an era of expedited delivery, shoppers expectations are rising when it comes to shipping, according to a Deloitte study.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 7, 2017

Locus Robotics aims to reach 2K warehouses with new partnership

Minnesota-based Supply Chain Services hopes the deal will help its clients tap into the benefits of warehouse automation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 7, 2017

CVS touts nationwide next-day delivery

The drugstore retailer saw its sales decline in Q3 as it continues to emphasize its health care operations.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2017

How to become the next big logistics hub

An in-depth look at Lehigh Valley's success shows there are four steps to attracting e-commerce companies, 3PLs and freight forwarders.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan, Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 7, 2017

Hy-Vee plans 3 more online fulfillment centers

Orders will be placed on the company’s Aisles Online platform, and new warehouses will be going up in Omaha, Kansas City and Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 6, 2017

FedEx forecasts record-breaking holiday deliveries in 2017

The company's concentrated approach to profitability plus smaller accounts may drive up to 400 million deliveries during the holiday shopping season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2017

UPS deploys manual cargo bikes in Toronto

3PLs continue to tackle last mile innovation while addressing sustainability issues in both North America and Europe.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2017

Logistically Minded: An early look at the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

The Trump administration was busy this week, moving the policy chains in ways that could transform the U.S. economy for years to come.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 3, 2017

Past the expiration date? Amazon ends its Fresh service in some areas.

The e-tailer sent letters to customers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California and elsewhere informing them their access to the grocery delivery service would end Nov. 30.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 3, 2017

Next-day, Sunday deliveries become a reality for some USPS customers

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds ... even on Sundays.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2017

XPO: Hurricanes magnified truck brokerage growth

Truck brokerage growth for the company was already on track to beat expectations, but the hurricanes caused that growth to skyrocket, COO Troy Cooper told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 2, 2017