Office Depot brings supply chain management to the cloud

Still recovering from its failed merger with Staples, the office supplies retailer is partnering with Elementum to smooth out its supply chain.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 6, 2017

Last-mile logistics startup Deliv expands to 1,400 cities

The startup has deals with roughly 4,000 retailers and is backed by the likes of UPS and Simon Property Group.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 6, 2017

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

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IKEA warehouse staff delays strike to discuss pay raise

Unionized workers in Baltimore are demanding a $1-per-hour raise and holiday leave.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 6, 2017

Macy's, Best Buy expand same-day delivery ahead of holidays

Both retailers are nearly doubling the number of cities that will offer same-day delivery, a critical service in the race to catch up to Amazon.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 1, 2017

Logistically Minded: Tepid economic growth threatens supply chains

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says advanced economies should resist protectionist tendencies and invest in growing productivity. New technologies, including VR, may help.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 1, 2017

Meal delivery investments outpace grocery delivery startups

Managing costs proves key to food delivery services of all types, but investors seem to think they're worth more investment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 1, 2017

Maersk expands cold chain capacity to India

Carriers are taking advantage of a growing demand for cold chain products, as changing economies boost purchasing power around the world.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 1, 2017

Ford, Domino's pilot driverless vehicles for pizza delivery

Are driverless vehicles the future of pizza delivery? Residents of Ann Arbor, MI, are about to answer that question.

By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 31, 2017

Supply chains face potential legal trouble in Hurricane Harvey fallout

The EPA approved emergency fuel waivers, refineries released millions of pounds of pollutants and some supply chains could face litigation. Here's what you need to know about mitigating the crisis.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 31, 2017

Audi implements VR in employee training programs

Virtual reality could be key to drawing younger workers to manufacturing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 30, 2017

Study: Retailers still struggle to embrace omnichannel

Adjusting operations to meet evolving consumer demands is difficult for many retail supply chains but is necessary for survival.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 30, 2017

Harvey could drive up gas prices, losses

Not only is all freight suspended, but oil refineries are shuttered, which will likely cause gas prices to mushroom while supply chains falter.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 29, 2017

MIT tech enables drones to track warehouse inventory via RFID

Innovation in drone technology continues to push forward as government regulations stagnate. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 28, 2017

Logistically Minded: Drones, Amazon or monetary policy — which is the bigger disruptor?

Supply chains are facing disruption from new technologies and business competitors, but President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve may yet play the largest role.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 25, 2017

Amazon-Whole Foods deal closes Monday, bringing lower prices and Prime-based loyalty program

Immediately after the deal goes into effect, prices will drop on grocery staples and Whole Foods’ private-label brands will be available on Amazon.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2017

Delivering fresh meat and seafood remains a challenge

A recent study of meal-kit providers found that 47% of the proteins researchers ordered arrived at temperatures deemed too high for consumption. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2017

Port of LA extends digitization partnership with GE

Despite port users' initial concerns regarding privacy, the port's new digital platform will expand if approved by the LA City Council.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 24, 2017

Urban delivery drones take to the skies in Iceland

Flytrex's partnership with Icelandic e-tailer AHA creates the first approved urban drone delivery network and promises to streamline last-mile logistics for retailers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 23, 2017

Walmart and Kroger join with suppliers for blockchain initiative

Companies throughout the industry will implement the technology in an effort to improve food safety and test widespread adoption.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 23, 2017

Brother begins printer ink delivery service

The manufacturer breaks into the direct-to-consumer delivery model with a new service triggered by low printer ink to deliver Brother ink and toner straight to consumers' doors.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 22, 2017

Walmart expands Uber grocery delivery

With this latest move, the retail giant seeks to emphasize time and money-saving practices as other grocers challenge it for market share.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 21, 2017

White House scraps infrastructure council plans

The news comes after the discontinuation of two other advisory councils this week following comments from the president about white supremacists.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 18, 2017

Target expands Restock next-day delivery service

Omnichannel services like Restock helped boost the retailer's sales in the second quarter, but they’re also cutting into the bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2017

Amazon bypasses shipping and delivery with new Instant Pickup option

Just as some retailers catch up to Amazon with two-day shipping, Amazon opens Instant Pickup locations near college campuses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Freight booms, subscription delivery services buckle

The freight industry continues to leave the Great Recession in its rearview mirror, Fiat Chrysler joins the self-driving car race and the Port of LA is looking into a new staging facility. 

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 18, 2017