H&M pursues fast fashion leader Zara through supply chain overhaul

However, the Swedish fashion company's spread-out sourcing may hinder these advancements. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 31, 2017

Johnson & Johnson's 'global footprint' powers its supply chain

The company's globally aligned architecture supports its supply chain for optimal performance. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 31, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Finding a new supplier requires focus on delivery, stability

Relying on standard measures when choosing a new supplier is the safest bet.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 29, 2017

Freightos receives funding infusion to expand Marketplace, develop global freight pricing

Differing models of anchoring volatile pricing within the sea freight transport industry are emerging, and the venture capital is following.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 29, 2017

Big Cocoa seeks to end deforestation through strategic company partnership

The undertaking will require significant financing and partnership to reverse the forest degradation.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 29, 2017

Pharma prices are rising, but supply chain costs don't have to

Adjusting benefits for business vehicles to match specific use cases can help mitigate expenses for company fleets and help the bottom line.

By Heidi Skatrud • March 29, 2017

Attracting and retaining logistics talent in an evolving industry

The MHI estimates 10% of all job growth in 2018 will be in supply chain logistics, creating new challenges for companies looking to hire top new talent. 

March 28, 2017

Supply chain visibility shapes customer loyalty and expectations

Supply chain managers are challenged by modern customers and businesses to enhance transparency in order to remain competitive.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 28, 2017

Empowering indigenous populations through local purchasing programs

A relationship-driven approach builds connections across cultures to build successful local business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 28, 2017

Uniqlo to compete with Zara for dominance of fast fashion

The fast fashion model is the new competitive grounds in the U.S. and Europe.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 27, 2017

Logistically Minded: How ports drive economic growth, the great infrastructure debate

A regional spotlight by the Philly Fed also reflects various ways manufacturers are working to address the talent crisis.

By Edwin Lopez • March 24, 2017

FAA: Drones will fill the skies in 2021

Commercial drone use could grow 10 to 30 times the current market, depending on how quickly the regulatory environment shifts.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

Chassis providers raise rates as operating costs increase

Higher labor costs and a war with terminal providers over chassis storage fees are likely causes for the rate increase this year.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

Alibaba logistics group Cainiao Network sets sights on packaging waste reduction

Private enterprise is leading the way for recycling initiatives in China.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 22, 2017

Recruitment, training and retention: How to adapt to a changing workforce

A visit from German CEOs to Trump revealed investing in people may be a more efficient way to bring back manufacturing jobs.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 21, 2017

Amazon's e-commerce vision highlights the power of strategy execution

The company's long term strategy should inspire others to master the areas that are still lagging.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 21, 2017

The missing piece: The infrastructure needed to make forwarding visibility stick

Shippers, carriers and forwarders must all buy into digitization if the industry is to reap its benefits.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

How technology seeks to optimize the freight forwarding process

New actors aim to reduce waste in the brokerage process using data, apps and online marketplaces.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Why freight forwarders are not threatened by automation

Digitization promises great opportunities for the freight forwarder, but the market challenges may be even greater.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Is freight forwarding at a crossroads due to new technology?

Technology companies promise to disrupt the freight forwarder but success is not guaranteed. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2017

UPS warehouse fire leaves FL clients empty-handed

UPS and FedEx are exempt from service guarantees in the case of warehouse fires, despite its supply effects downstream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Wal-Mart abandons plans for Merced, CA warehouse, blames e-commerce

A 12-year delay has rendered plans for the new distribution center outdated, as e-commerce forces retailers to consider new distribution strategies.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Logistically Minded: February indices spark business optimism

Prices and rates may be rising, but that's a good sign for the economy, according to various CEOs.

By Edwin Lopez • March 17, 2017

Winter Storm Stella could lead to 0.2% GDP drop in Q1

Blizzards' damaging effects on supply chains are compounded when they hit in the middle of the week.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 17, 2017

Amazon offers air cargo service to Chinese customers

As Alibaba partners with shipping lines, Amazon extends its reach as a freight forwarder by air.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 17, 2017