Logistically Minded: Peak shipping season is here

Recent events show the market is beginning to prepare for a surge in freight shipments, beginning with a similar rise in rates.

By Edwin Lopez , Andy Burt • July 14, 2017

PepsiCo CEO says DTC sales are 'growing brilliantly'

While not ready to provide figures, the company said its recent focus on improving e-commerce logistics and packaging were capitalizing on customers' impulse-buy tendencies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 14, 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

FDA suggests 1-year delay on serialization rules for pharma supply chains

The regulators were concerned the industry would not be ready to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirement, according to the draft guidance.

By Edwin Lopez • July 13, 2017

Game of Thrones 2017 preview: hazmat transport edition

Professionals transporting dangerous goods must have a lot of questions about the way Cersei and Daenarys are dealing with flammable substances and maritime transport.

By Ben Arens • July 13, 2017

Report: E-commerce job creation outpaces brick-and-mortar contraction

A new study indicates that the job market will flourish with the acceleration of e-commerce, but measurement tools struggle to accurately track job growth. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017

Walmart will fine suppliers for late, early deliveries in push for inventory control

The new rule may have unintended consequences at Walmart's loading docks, however, as carriers will lose a time-based risk buffer to account for traffic, weather and hours-of-service delays.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017

Alibaba launches US network, connecting SMEs to China via e-commerce

Within 20 years, the e-commerce giant expects to have 2 billion customers on its platforms.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017

Prime Day: A test-run for peak season logistics

Amazon's customers expect items to show up on doorsteps only a few days after purchase, but that's only if truckers can get them to Amazon's fulfillment centers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 12, 2017

Maersk petitions FMC for filing exemption because of cyberattack

Still reeling from the Petya attack two weeks ago, Maersk announced that its IT systems are so damaged it can't file with the FMC.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 12, 2017

Report: Reusable, connected pallets could have major carbon impact

The report is from a planned series of case studies touting AT&T's ongoing efforts to become a more sustainable company.

By Jackie Snow • July 11, 2017

UPS offers weekly retention bonus to attract workers

Warehouses are desperate for workers, resulting in perks, wage gains and employee poaching.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 11, 2017

Survey: Logistics professionals struggle to implement mobile technology

Adopting IoT technology can help a logistics company keep pace with the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 10, 2017

Logistically Minded: Supply prices in the spotlight amid growth economy

Supply chain managers should be careful about relying too heavily on their forecasts at the expense of healthy margins.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • July 7, 2017

Exclusive: How Church's Chicken is reinventing its supply chain

Vice President of Supply Chain Chris Ward is matching up restaurants and distribution centers to increase mobility and efficiency in the company's supply chain.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 6, 2017

Reuters: New 'America First' food aid shipping rules dropped over high costs

The president was considering a rule that would require all shipments of food aid to be carried on U.S. flagships, but further review revealed this would have spiked logistics costs.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 6, 2017

Logistics professionals must step up to help stem influx of opioid drugs

A united pharmaceutical effort is required to stem the flow of fentanyl and its imitators.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 5, 2017

Logistically Minded: Talk of trade wars reach the White House

In other news, Walgreens decided pursuing a Rite Aid merger was no longer worth it, settling for a reduced deal to buy over 2,000 stores and three distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017

Warehouse construction slows in Dallas-Fort Worth, but leasing rates and prices remain high

A dearth of space and rising construction costs are limiting warehouse construction in one of the largest U.S. industrial markets.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 30, 2017

Kellogg requests extension to reply to distributors' demand letter

After the snack company switched distribution models, former third-party distributors sent a demand letter to Kellogg requesting relief and threatening to file a class-action lawsuit if their demands are not met.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 29, 2017

It's time to cross the digital divide

When it comes to service, transportation firms cannot deliver tomorrow what they delivered yesterday. To achieve the next level, they must cross the digital divide.

By Simon Bunegar • June 28, 2017

UPS targets renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction with new goals

The logistics giant is betting on renewable energy to reduce GHG emissions by 12%, but its annual report shows the company is lagging on human improvement and air freight sustainability goals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 28, 2017

Amazon may help Whole Foods meet its $300M expense savings, inventory and shrinkage goals

Amazon's changes to Whole Foods will likely focus on frugality and operational efficiencies as the grocer seeks to streamline its supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2017

Survey: Retailers struggle to keep up with demand for hyperlocal delivery

The age of Amazon Prime has retailers bringing faster options and greater flexibility to shipping and delivery, but new data shows they're not doing it fast enough.

By Dan O'Shea • June 27, 2017

Shipping plays costly role in meal kit delivery

Meal kit and food delivery logistics are so challenging that many companies quit the business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 26, 2017

Logistically Minded: 2017 shaping up as year of major supply chain deals

Amazon's purchase of Whole Food could be just the first domino to fall in changes to come for supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 23, 2017