Report: Operational risks endanger supply chains, but few prioritize resilience

Equipment failure, data breaches and natural disasters affected more than half of respondents, yet risk prevention remained low among companies' priorities.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 22, 2017

Logistical challenges slow drone delivery tech's potential

Gartner predicts delivery drones will make up only 1% of the commercial market by 2020, despite the hype.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 22, 2017

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Push to adopt twin 33-foot trailers reveals transportation sector's divisions

Parcel carriers argue the trailers would increase balance and safety, but opponents insist allowing the trailers would prove costly for rail and truckload carriers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2017

Amazon lowers free two-day shipping minimum for non-Prime members

Earlier this month, Wal-Mart swept away its shipping membership and declared two-day fulfillment “table stakes.” Amazon has just anted up.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 21, 2017

How Nintendo's forecasting miscues led to 3DS shortages

Forecasts are almost always wrong, but when they consistently lead to half-million-unit adjustments, a deeper problem may be on hand.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2017

ATSG bets big on Amazon despite hub relocation

When the tide rises for a buyer, the full chain can expect to benefit.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 17, 2017

Deutsche Post DHL and Huawei link up to connect logistics

The global logistics provider will deploy sensors throughout the supply chain to improve visibility and efficiency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 17, 2017

Logistically Minded: Hanjin's last breath

Hanjin Shipping will be officially liquidated following a protracted period of shifts for the shipping sector, but doubts linger over the industry's health.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2017

Startups thrive as logistics providers buy into digitization

Logistics providers like DB Schenker turn to a growing wave of tech startups to help modernize services.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 16, 2017

The hidden supply chain behind Valentine's Day flowers

Flowers begin to die as soon as they start to bloom, so how do florists ensure their imported roses remain fresh to the point of delivery?

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 14, 2017

Traceability lags despite its necessity within a sustainable supply chain

Traceability within the supply chain is a critical component to overall visibility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 14, 2017

Driverless trucks: challenges and opportunities within the supply chain

Driverless vehicles will shift the job requirements for the trucking industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 14, 2017

New York fashion industry seeks a revival in Brooklyn

A localized manufacturing and design base, coupled with better technology, leads to better collaboration and quicker delivery for a city rich in fashion history.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017

E-commerce and global trade trigger rise in retail sales

Challenges abound in managing cross-border e-commerce, but the results can be significant.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017

Kellogg's distribution centers to close in favor of retailer warehouse delivery

The cereal and snack company seeks the benefits of warehousing versus direct store delivery.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017

Logistically Minded: December capped year of recovery for freight industry

The DOT's Freight Transportation Services Index has increased by 12.6% over the past 10 years. 

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 10, 2017

Report: Transparent and sustainable supply chains are not built in a day

Moving toward sustainability can be a long process. Consistently working with suppliers will help speed it up.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 10, 2017

Cost savings, better decision-making drive supply chain investments

Replacing old technology is largely an afterthought, according to a Gartner study.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 10, 2017

Report: Distributors are reluctant to side with Amazon, citing data mining concerns

An MDM conference report reveals many distrust the e-commerce giant's data policies, but the upside of working with the marketplace continues to justify the partnership ... for now.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2017

UPS to install solar panels in 8 facilities as part of sustainability drive

The changes are but a piece of UPS' corporate sustainability puzzle, which seeks to reduce the company's carbon intensity 20% by the end of 2020.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2017

Will cross-border e-commerce be the next growth wave for e-tailers?

Foreign sales are set to grow by 25% over the next three years, but tapping into the cross-border market is harder than it sounds.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2017

FedEx targets SMB sellers — and Amazon — with inventory storage and fulfillment service

Businesses using the new FedEx Fulfillment e-commerce platform will be able to store their products at the shipper's warehouses, and as items are ordered, FedEx will package and ship them in boxes that feature the seller’s branding and logo.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 8, 2017

Pharmaceutical supply chain gaps force $230M in drug shortage costs upon healthcare providers

Increased product traceability and visibility could help suppliers identify compromised shipments before it reaches the healthcare facility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2017

Pack it up: Packaging materials must be a balance of cost, customer experience

Choosing the best void fill can reap savings for shippers, despite changes in dimensional shipping calculations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2017

New Logistics Manager's Index promises to fill a supply chain statistics gap

The Council of Supply Management Professionals and five universities aim to measure the national economy based on warehousing, transportation and pricing trends.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 6, 2017