Report: Teamsters tell UPS to lay off drone, driverless delivery vehicles

As UPS sits down with the Teamsters union to hammer out a new contract, tech innovations like drones and driverless trucks are a point of contention.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2018

DHL predicts Japanese expansion via auto industry, manufacturing

Manufacturing in the automotive industry and high export levels are driving the nation's economic growth. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 26, 2018

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

AGL joins BiTA, says blockchain can enable greater visibility

The company believes blockchain could reap at least 20% in cost savings for supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 25, 2018

C.H. Robinson to collaborate with merQbiz in recovered paper market

Digitalization will improve capital, efficiency and transparency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018

Volvo to introduce electric trucks to Europe next year

After Europe, the vehicle manufacturer is eyeing North America as the next big market for electric vehicles.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 25, 2018

Sage, UPS to help provide cloud services to small businesses

Cloud-based shipping options can help track costs for small and medium businesses, but for many the overhead costs of cloud adoption are too high.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2018

Why businesses must look for more than supply chain visibility

Transparency in the value chain can only go so far, depending on your data and tech.

By Blake Shumate • Jan. 24, 2018

Shrinking truck capacity becomes a major issue for shippers

While trucking capacity languishes, intermodal transport methods surge.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2018

Port of Long Beach plans hearing for rail enhancement program

Given its track record of environmental responsibility and efficiency, the Port of Long Beach will likely approve the new intermodal rail connection at Pier B.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2018

Online grocery sales could hit $100B by 2025, but challenges remain

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods fuels online grocery growth, but real-time factors are still problematic.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2018

FedEx eyes cross-border e-commerce under new structure

The company's realignment moves away from small business to larger international opportunities. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2018

UPS and FedEx beat expectations with high, on-time delivery rates

Holiday delivery numbers look good, but carriers don't record all late shipments, depending on the criteria.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2018

Kuehne + Nagel looks to invest in logistics tech startups

The freight forwarder's latest joint venture shows we are at a bit of a crossroads as traditional players aim to disrupt in 2018.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 16, 2018

Walmart shuttering 63 Sam's Clubs in shift to e-commerce

Twelve of the locations will be converted to e-commerce fulfillment centers, a neat symbol of Walmart's recent focus on online shopping.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2018

Ford's cloud-based mobility could transform urban last-mile delivery

The supply chain must play a hands-on role to realize the potential of a fully integrated communication system within transportation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2018

Blockchain: The next revolution in the food supply chain

Judy Fainor, IT expert and Chief Architect of Sparta Systems, explores how this technology could solve the transparency and traceability challenges the industry faces. 

By Judy Fainor • Jan. 10, 2018

As biopharma supply chains streamline, companies consolidate

EY's report details big changes — including the return of the "mega-merger" — coming to pharmaceutical companies and their supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 10, 2018

New air cargo hub transforms Phoenix into 'powerful economic engine'

Skybridge Arizona will be the first international air cargo hub in the U.S. and facilitate trade between Mexico and the U.S.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2018

Warehouses move to the 'burbs as urban land prices skyrocket

E-commerce has created greater demand for warehouse space, and land prices rose $50,000 per acre in one year. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 5, 2018

4 ways states will fund infrastructure projects in 2018

President Donald Trump's soon-to-be-revealed $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely leave many states funding projects with P3s, bond issues, infrastructure banks and taxes and fees. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018

Warehouse growth rewards higher education, relies on contractors

WERC's 2017 salary survey reveals increased wages and higher worker turnover rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 4, 2018

Holiday returns to reach 1.4M in one day

UPS expects returns to peak Wednesday, on National Returns Day, and Walmart hopes to ease the process with a new mobile app feature.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 3, 2018

In-store returns offer most economic benefit for retailers

Though methods and costs may vary, most consumers prefer an in-store return option as well.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2018

Trump: USPS should charge 'much more' for package delivery

The president criticized the postal service for "charging Amazon and others so little" via Twitter last week.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 2, 2018

Home Depot may buy XPO for $9B

The 3PL provides several retailers, including Amazon, with delivery services, and the home improvement retailer might be playing defense with the rumored acquisition.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 27, 2017