UPS to train drivers to spot and report human trafficking

UPS' partner in this program, Truckers Against Trafficking, notes a previous partnership with Polaris helped identify 471 likely cases of human trafficking with 1,033 trafficking victims, 285 of which were minors.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 13, 2017

Logistically Minded: The state and value of the US transport sector

A series of reports and indicators released this week show the strong relationship between intermodal transportation and the overall economy.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 13, 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

Food recalls are a supply chain visibility problem that hurts the bottom line

Chipotle's stock fell 50% due to food safety scares, and Blue Bell is just reopening its distribution center following a listeria scare.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

New methods, technology turn reverse logistics woes into an opportunity

Once a sunk cost, retailers are discovering new tactics to reduce the high costs of returns.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

FedEx, Walgreens partner to offer pickup services in 8,000 stores

The newly inked partnership is a large step forward in both Walgreens' and FedEx's supply chain ambitions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

Need to know tips to avoid the worst of winter weather

Winter storm Helena recently stranded motorists of all types along supply routes in Alabama and Georgia, emphasizing the importance of winter preparations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2017

Transport costs to rise in wake of Mexican gas price increase

With the removal of government subsidies for Mexican gasoline, logistics operators will have little choice but to increase costs along the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 9, 2017

Samsung weathered the Galaxy Note 7 recall by ramping up production downstream

The electronics producer shows it pays to produce your own parts, especially if you can sell the product to your competitors.

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

Supply chains suffer as Mexico erupts in protests over gasoline price hike

Protesters in Mexico have been blocking roads, and even looting, for nearly a week, spurring millions of dollars in losses from shipment delays and their ripple effects. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2017

Food supply chain suffers 40% food loss post-harvest, will disruptive tech help?

The food supply chain is losing nearly half of its product between post-harvest and manufacturing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 6, 2017

Logistically Minded: Despite holiday shortfalls, hopes are high for real estate and output in 2017

Recent news reveals major brick and mortar retailers' experience following Black Friday may have left them in the red, but elsewhere along the supply chain, Q1 looks promising.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2017

As e-commerce sales mature, luxury brands spurn Amazon

Having full control of the supply chain — from packaging to last-mile delivery — is essential for brand reputation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2017

Kentucky toll enforcement plans show costs of infrastructure fall on supply chains

Clampdown on bridge toll collection could cost the trucking industry while benefiting the surrounding community.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2017

Amazon patent takes distribution centers to the skies

Amazon seems to believe the future of fulfillment is by air, so it filed a patent for the use of cargo blimps to deliver goods at crowded events.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2017

The 'softer' side of 3PL and shipping matters, too

Shippers should evaluate 3PLs, carriers on soft skills as well as fundamentals, or risk losing business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2017

The 2016 crises that took supply chains by storm

Fire. Snow. Hurricanes. Floods. Mother Nature constantly tests supply chains’ resilience, and more often than not – she wins.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 29, 2016

Logistically Minded: Supply chain ends 2016 on high note, 2017 looks bright

Low freight rates and consumer spending may have plagued much of 2016, but November statistics indicate the year may end on a positive note, setting 2017 up for success.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 23, 2016

Pilot rate increase could risk Great Lakes carrier competitiveness

A third year of pilotage fee increases imposed by the Coast Guard may force shippers to find freight alternatives, Great Lakes carriers noted.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 23, 2016

How digitization may help the shipping industry recover

Improvements in efficiency, combined with continued scrapping and rising gas prices may return rates to sustainable levels in the long run.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2016

UPS invests in reverse-logistics startup Optoro, readies itself for National Returns Day

Supply Chain Dive spoke with officials at UPS and Optoro to gain insight on how to optimize the returns process this holiday season, and why the partnership was formed.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2016

Merck KGaA: AI will run demand planning in 2017

Agile demand planning can make the difference in deals with medical providers within the competitive pharmaceutical market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2016

Hark! eManifest for Santa's Elves

Delivering toys to children around the world in one night is indeed a logistical challenge of mythical proportions—but it's less of a test for Santa than it is for his freight forwarders: the elves.

By Glenn Palanacki • Dec. 21, 2016

Flirtey, 7-Eleven complete 77 store-to-home drone deliveries in November

While instant delivery seems a far-off concept, drones are rapidly rising to the challenge.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 21, 2016

FedEx: quarterly setback sets stage for long term growth in freight, e-commerce

The company also noted it frequently cut shippers who would not comply with increased prices in order to keep demand in pace with supply.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2016

Whipped cream shortage highlights need for multi-tier visibility

An upstream disruption is threatening a widespread whipped cream shortage, despite the dozens of alternate suppliers in the U.S.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 21, 2016