Retail supply chain investments revolve around the consumer

While retailers invest in visibility and new fulfillment models, a joint survey from JDA and KPMG said lack of management commitment is a top inhibitor.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2018

HSBC, Cargill successfully complete blockchain trade-finance transaction

The transaction could propel interest in blockchain, as worldwide spending on the tech solution is forecast to reach $2.1 billion in 2018.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Warehouse robotics are catching on, but to a limited scale

Tough ROI calculations, cost and implementation barriers mean the top adapters of the new tech are logistics providers, while others lag behind.

By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2018

Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations

Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.

By Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018

Supplier competition heats up as retailers focus on speed and precision

Suppliers and manufacturers must adopt retailer tactics to improve their own supply chains or else lose business.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018

To survive the apocalypse, retailers must think of retail as a service

Adapting to consumer demands is the new focus of the retail supply chain, according to the D3 Retail Supply Chain Summit in New York.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018

Warehouse recruiters get creative as labor crunch tightens

Far more than a talent crisis, the U.S. is facing a labor shortage — and that's limiting supply chain productivity.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 15, 2018

Target tests more frequent, tailored deliveries to stores

The mass merchant's latest pilot aims to cut its replenishment cycle from days to hours while reducing inventory at stores, especially small-format ones.

By Corinne Ruff • May 14, 2018

Sears finds niche as brick-and-mortar resource for Amazon

The company's tire installation deal with Amazon mirrors its symbiotic relationship with other e-tailers looking for a brick-and-mortar presence. 

By Rich Weissman • May 14, 2018

Demand grows for fresh food shipments in reefers

Heightened demand for fresh produce worldwide is upping the need for refrigerated containers.

By Cathy Siegner • May 11, 2018

KFC recovers from DHL disruption, but at a cost

The supply disruption led to 2% lower same-store sales and cost 5% in operating profit in the first quarter.

By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2018

Mother's Day flower orders squeeze cold chain capacity

The majority of cut flowers come to the U.S. from Ecuador and Colombia via Miami, leading to a spike in spot rates for refrigerated van services.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 11, 2018

UPS, Teamsters discuss Sunday deliveries to help last mile

While the proposal could increase efficiency, union dissidents argue it would create a "hybrid driver" position resulting in lower pay.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 10, 2018

Two Volvo companies to share real-time data, advancing safety tech

The technology is a continuation of vehicles “talking” to each other about traffic, fuel usage, driver hours of service and route optimization. 

By Barry Hochfelder • May 9, 2018

More delivery robots could soon hit DC streets

The Council of the District of Columbia approved a bill that would expand the pilot program citywide and allow more than five on the street at once.

By Chris Teale • May 9, 2018

E-tail pioneer QVC refashions its supply chain in digital age

Amazon and Walmart may dominate the e-commerce conversation, but the third largest multiple product-category e-tailer has been selling direct-to-consumer for decades.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 8, 2018

Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain

The marketing deal could redefine the two companies' distribution networks and the procurement process behind them.

By Rich Weissman • May 8, 2018

How to optimize your customer's return experience

It's a lot easier than you think, and it'll improve your bottom line.

By Rob Zomok • May 8, 2018

30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO

Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.

By Corinne Ruff • May 7, 2018

Prepared foods lead Tyson's Q2 sales, but transportation costs drag on earnings

The Arkansas-based protein company also announced plans to reduce about 550 corporate jobs at its headquarters and Cincinnati and Chicago offices.

By Cathy Siegner • May 7, 2018

Carriers, pilots clash over failed labor negotiation

Due to the rise of e-commerce, a capacity crunch and shortage of pilots adds mounting pressure to labor negotiations for pilots.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 4, 2018

Ascension to form global supply chain firm with Australian partner

A recent Cardinal Health survey found supply chain issues are causing hospitals to cancel and delay procedures because they lack critical supplies.

By Meg Bryant • May 3, 2018

Retailers go the 'extra mile' as e-commerce costs grow

Amazon Prime was a turning point for e-commerce logistics, creating substantial growth in the industry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 2, 2018

The industrial warehouse space market is nowhere near its peak

Strong consumer spending and rising e-commerce go hand in hand with a robust industrial real estate market. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 1, 2018

FedEx tests hydrogen fuel cell van for deliveries

The zero-emission fuel cell vehicles offer greater range and faster refueling than electric vehicles.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 1, 2018