Logistically Minded: McKinsey outlines 6 M&A success strategies

It's tough to pinpoint a successful acquisition, but the past year has at least three that fit the consultancy's expectations.

By Edwin Lopez • May 19, 2017

Uber Freight hits the road, bets on drivers to gain traction

The rideshare company seeks to disrupt load boards by prioritizing drivers and offering dynamic pricing, but will it succeed?

By Edwin Lopez • May 19, 2017

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Dearth of workers threatens GA logistics boom

More than 72% attendees at the Georgia Logistics Summit said they were in search for talent, but attracting it may require redefining what logistics labor entails.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 18, 2017

GE, Port of Los Angeles launch supply chain visibility pilot program

The partners will collaborate with various supply chain stakeholders in sharing cargo, chassis and port data to boost efficiency. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 18, 2017

Port strikes befall Spain over renewed attempt at labor reform

Slowdowns and strikes to impede trade and ports for eight days in four cities in Spain, impacting European trade routes and shipments.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 17, 2017

New shipping routes may hinder food, raw materials chains

Commodity producers located far from major ports are struggling to remain in the cargo shipping loop.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 17, 2017

LTL carrier sues Amazon Fulfillment over contract breach, 'bullying'

Aggressive tactics and unapproved contract changes are commonplace when smaller companies partner with high-volume buyers, but illicit nonetheless.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 16, 2017

In a sign of the times, SC gas tax survives Governor's veto

Previously a taboo political move, legislators across the country are taking the initiative to raise funds for much-needed infrastructure improvements.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 15, 2017

Distribution center theft and collusion on the rise

The anonymity of the Internet has enabled insiders to work together to move and sell stolen goods from distribution centers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 15, 2017

Amazon challenges inventors to design new warehouse picking robot

Amazon hopes a $250K competition prize and prestige will lead to a fully automated picking solution, a needed innovation for its warehouses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 12, 2017

Logistically Minded: Walmart.com CEO opens up about acquisition strategy

Meanwhile, a venture capital firm maps the supply chains behind self-driving vehicles to reveal that a whole new industry could emerge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 12, 2017

Upstart Flexe takes aim at Amazon with next-day delivery

The new service allows e-commerce brands to control the end-to-end fulfillment process, from identifying ideal fulfillment center locations, to delivering product via integrations with major carriers.

By Dan O'Shea • May 11, 2017

Are US ports ready for the big ship era?

New alliances led to greater April volumes at the Port of Long Beach, raising questions as to whether ports are prepared to handle the implications.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017

Last-mile delivery options grow ever more popular

The normalization of speedy delivery is spurring a wave of investment for technologies that facilitate it.

By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2017

States debate timing of ELD compliance for intrastate carriers

Large states with more lax hours of service regulations seek to avoid elevated implementation costs. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 10, 2017

Air cargo stakeholders clamor for digital portal

As air cargo labors under lack of modernization, 80% of stakeholders at an event said they would be willing to help create a new system.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017

Uber CEO teases its freight venture on Twitter

The company is not shy about its freight ambitions, but can it surpass the challenges that beleaguered its Uber-for-Trucking competitors?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017

Amazon escalates price war with Wal-Mart

It’s the second time in three months that the e-commerce giant sliced its free shipping threshold for non-Prime members, this time to $25.  

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2017

How to leverage logistics in times of crisis

Proactively creating a continuity plan tempers operation problems during a disaster.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 9, 2017

Agree Freight launches online marketplace, partners with CMA CGM

As shippers clamor for transparency, more digital platforms are stepping up to provide instant quotes and price visibility for maritime transportation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017

Sustainable packaging becomes a must-have within the industry

As consumer preferences push sustainability, green packaging is becoming a competitive sales advantage within the CPG industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017

Logistically Minded: A talent shortage pervades the supply chain

From warehousing to manufacturing and innovation, talent is critical to new investments and productivity gains.

By Edwin Lopez • May 5, 2017

A private enterprise plan seeks to help railroads avoid Chicago congestion, for a price

From Illinois to Texas, industry leaders grow desperate for infrastructure improvements to maintain economic growth. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017

Supply chain congestion grows as a side effect of new alliances

Port congestion is spreading from Shanghai to other ports in the U.S. and China, as dockworkers adjust to new processes and alliances.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017

Amazon gambled on expansion and won lower shipping costs

The Amazon model seeks dominance through innovation. How far is it from being a major player in the logistics space?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 4, 2017