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

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

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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

3PLs up the ante on peak season predictions despite higher rates

UPS says it expects to handle 750 million more packages in 2017, a 7% increase over last year's volume.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 2, 2017

Latch beats Amazon Key to in-home deliveries in NYC

Secure deliveries to customers' houses and apartments are quickly becoming the next big thing in convenient package delivery.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 1, 2017

Best Buy to offer free holiday shipping

Recognizing that fast and free shipping is less of an option as retailers compete with Amazon, Best Buy has decided to go one step further.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017

Amazon lowers fees on grocery items below $15

The move, which lasts until October of next year and applies only to items sold through Amazon.com, is likely in response to the competitive threat Walmart and Jet.com pose, according to Recode.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2017

To win grocery delivery, retailers need to solve the cold chain problem

New research from the Retail Feedback Group shows that about a quarter of shoppers who use the service say that refrigerated items don't meet their quality standards.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 31, 2017

Railways to consolidate services at Chicago hub

The cooperation between Norfolk Southern and Canadian National railways at the congested Chicago rail hub could save up to two days in travel time for some shipments.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2017