Two new initiatives seek to reduce food waste within the supply chain

Wasted food consumes valuable landfill space and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, but the University of Arizona has two new initiatives that may help reduce waste in food supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 24, 2017

Logistically Minded: ATA forecasts strong freight growth through 2023

Meanwhile, the logistics industry is preparing for sustained growth through a renewed focus on acquisitions.

By Edwin Lopez • July 21, 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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Last mile distances shrink as logistics infrastructure grows

The average last mile measures between 6 to 9 miles, but could decrease as retailers and 3PLs devise new ways to decrease fulfillment timelines.

By Edwin Lopez • July 21, 2017

The real cost of convenience

The $5 billion meal delivery market is exploding with options, but profits can be elusive. Deliv CEO Daphne Carmeli breaks down the costs and solutions to this problem.

By Daphne Carmeli • July 20, 2017

Google's Alphabet relaunches smart glasses for business use

An updated Google Glass will display pertinent work information on its lenses to help workers perform better.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 20, 2017

Report: 92% of wholesale distributors see Amazon as a competitor

Yet, 64% of respondents said they relied on Amazon's logistics and fulfillment divisions to take advantage of e-commerce.

By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2017

Walmart opens massive e-commerce fulfillment center in FL

The new center is part of the retailer's broader effort to ramp up digital operations and challenge Amazon.

By Dan O'Shea • July 19, 2017

FedEx attributes record annual results success to e-commerce

FedEx beat market expectations for Q4 2017, and the logistics provider attributes success to its swift adaption to the demands of e-commerce.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 19, 2017

How DHL is boosting sustainability in the supply chain

At the first Formula E electric street race in Brooklyn, DHL says sustainability is achievable and compatible with supply chain efficiency.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 19, 2017

ELD mandate faces new opposition in Congress

Various initiatives seek to modify, study or delay the rule's implementation through legislation focusing on regulatory costs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 19, 2017

Competition is stiff in $5B meal kit delivery market

Blue Apron’s subdued IPO has more to do with the intense competition in meal kit delivery, recently stoked by Amazon, than declining consumer interest.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

DHL to break ground on first US-based Innovation Center later this year

DHL is expanding its logistics competition to the U.S., and domestic logistics competitors including FedEx and UPS should take note of the move.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 18, 2017

Instacart expands to the Lehigh Valley

The region is booming due to the logistics industry's growth, bringing a new wave of shoppers, convenience stores and data for the grocery delivery provider.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

Automation in warehouses may produce higher ROI

Warehouse automation can stabilize a high-turnover workplace, streamline supply chains and produce higher cost savings.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 17, 2017

Cathay Pacific chooses DHL as its 3PL for the next decade

The airline hopes DHL will help streamline its supply chain and cut its losses after several years of unsuccessful fuel hedging.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 17, 2017

Jet, Latch partner to ease last-mile delivery in NYC

The Walmart-owned company is installing "smart locks" in 1,000 buildings to smooth out the package delivery process for urban apartment dwellers.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2017

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

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