Macy's RFID effort boosts sales, fulfillment

The store's effort to tag all items by the end of 2017 is already paying off by lowering inventory variance, reducing markdowns and improving display compliance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

How e-commerce logistics is changing cities

On-demand delivery shifted consumer expectations and forced supply chains' digital infrastructure to improve. Now the physical infrastructure is catching up, too.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 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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Veteran hospital slammed for inventory shortages, poor sanitation

Effective inventory management can make the difference between proper and improper care at a hospital, but such systems are often non-existent.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

Kuehne + Nagel expand services to Alibaba

The partnership between freight forwarder and e-commerce giant may signal a new approach in penetrating new markets.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 17, 2017

OOIDA asks Supreme Court to review ELD decision

The truckers' association is not giving up in its war against electronic logging devices, but hopes of success seem dim.

By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2017

Brick and mortar: Retailers' last-mile advantage over Amazon?

The e-commerce giant may have raised the stakes for retail supply chains, but retailers can leverage their stores for last-mile excellence.

By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2017

Why drone delivery still has a long way to go before takeoff

High-profile drone delivery demonstrations continue, but frequent market use is years away, and hurdles must be overcome.

By Dan O'Shea • April 13, 2017

Logistically Minded: March saw tight timelines, high production efficiency in strong economy

Meanwhile, this week's M&A news sparks speculation the trucking industry may see further consolidation in 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • April 13, 2017

Supply chains must collaborate with cities to improve logistics

As e-commerce and urbanization rise, so too will demand for logistics infrastructure — how can cities and businesses partner to minimize congestion and boost efficiency?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 13, 2017

An industry divided: Are self-driving trucks a trick or a treat?

While some see fully autonomous trucks as mere fiction, many dream of the business opportunities they present.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 12, 2017

Survey: Digitization essential for next-generation supply chains

The future of business requires a compatibility between partners within the digital chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 11, 2017

Swift, Knight Transportation merger creates top 5 trucking company

The two brands will continue to operate separately, but pledged to share business intelligence and best practices in the hopes of driving up efficiency.

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2017

Schneider National trucking's IPO raises $550 million

The apparent recovery of the trucking industry will bolster Schneider's prospects as a publicly traded company.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 7, 2017

Logistically Minded: Slower production in March just a common cold?

Symptoms include unseasonable weather, rising supply prices and inventory backlogs.

By Edwin Lopez • April 7, 2017

Payless casts blame on 2015 inventory problems for bankruptcy

Delayed inventory from the West Coast port slowdown of 2015 forced lost revenue onto the retailer, which was only aggravated by a later inventory glut.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 7, 2017

Save costs by reducing electricity use in warehouses

Think outside the big box: solar panels, IoT and demand response programs can help drive down utility bills.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 7, 2017

Target initiates new forest products sourcing policy

The step is part of a continued effort for the company, which began last fall.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

Manufacturing takes the lead in building a clean economy

Studies show that going green build brand reputation, supplier relations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

Report: Conflict mineral risk extends beyond Africa, slavery

Regulations to stem conflict minerals focus on Africa, despite the fact similar risks exist worldwide and the Great Lakes region produced only 2.5% of tin last year.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

Maersk's Damco enters digital freight forwarding market with Twill

The group is betting on small shippers and digitization for a new revenue stream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

Report: 3PLs distrust West Coast ports after labor, congestion disruptions

A legacy of disruptions on the West Coast has shippers looking for alternatives while ports race to improve reliability in order to maintain market share.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

Gas tax may rise in CA to boost infrastructure

The state is looking to improve traffic flow and complete basic road repairs with the potential $52.4 billion in extra revenue.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

UPS outlines expansion plans for Saturday pickup and delivery

The shipper is looking to bring weekend services to almost 4,700 U.S. cities and towns ahead of the upcoming holiday shipping season, and wants to expand to about 5,800 markets in 2018.

By Dan O'Shea • April 4, 2017

Why the global cold chain is booming: A rising middle class

Greater consumer demand for fresh, high quality products is having a ripple effect to every link in the chain.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 4, 2017

I-85 overpass collapse to cause months of congestion in GA

A fire below a portion of I-85 in Atlanta caused the bridge to collapse, highlighting the logistics consequences of the nation's infrastructure disrepair.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2017