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

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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

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

XPO takes another step forward with last mile footprint expansion

The logistics leader's expansion will bring the company closer to almost 90% of the U.S. population.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

C.H. Robinson taps into predictive analytics to build supply chain resilience

Machine learning and AI are key to predictive action reducing risk within the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

If fleet managers can hone in on communication, they can achieve a lifetime of cost-savings

When vendors work independently to build the finished product, it can lead to poor hand-offs which result in delays and errors.

By Partha Ghosh • Sept. 14, 2017

ISM highlights 6 KPIs to watch after Hurricane Harvey

While the special report focuses on Harvey, the indicators will be equally important to keep an eye on as Hurricane Irma recedes.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2017

Drewry: Shippers must go digital in wake of consolidation

What had worked previously for beneficial cargo owners in contract negotiations will likely hamper them moving forward if they neglect new technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 12, 2017

FedEx's newest 'autostation' in TN aims to decrease lead time

The facility is one of 15 automated fulfillment centers FedEx invested in this year, hoping to will improve both efficiency and customer service.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 12, 2017

How 9/11 forced efficiency upon supply chains

The rise of data-driven customs processes since 9/11 have translated into bottom-line gains for supply chains, while safeguarding the country's security.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 11, 2017

Pitney Bowes boosts delivery offerings with Newgistics acquisition

After at least three logistics-related acquisitions in as many years, the technology company's shipping sector ambitions have become increasingly clear.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 11, 2017

Online holiday shoppers have high delivery expectations

Consumers are steadily moving online to shop, and their expectations for swift and free delivery are only solidifying, Walker Sands found.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2017

Logistically Minded: Will Deliv outpace Amazon?

The crowd-sourced delivery company's rapid expansion shows retailers are looking to partner for competitive advantage.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 8, 2017

Hurricane Irma batters FL with another haymaker against US supply chains

Every hurricane cripples supply chains, but two Category 4 storms ravaging three commodity exporters will create unprecedented costs.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 8, 2017

Cell therapy emergence opens up new markets for shippers, logistic companies

Companies like GE Healthcare and Cryoport have expanded their capabilities to help solve the challenges of preserving and shipping patient cells.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 7, 2017

Walmart opens 1,000th grocery pickup spot

The first location debuted in Denver in 2013 and the latest opened in Seattle on Thursday, as the world's largest retailer prepares for a holiday battle with Amazon with a new "hot toys" list. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 7, 2017

Freight and oil bounce back, but extent of Harvey damage still unknown

Ports, rail, trucking and air freight resumed limited operations last weekend, but some refineries are combating hazardous leaks while crude oil movement remains delayed.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 6, 2017