ELD mandate faces new opposition in Congress

Various initiatives seek to modify, study or delay the rule's implementation through legislation focusing on regulatory costs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 19, 2017

Competition is stiff in $5B meal kit delivery market

Blue Apron’s subdued IPO has more to do with the intense competition in meal kit delivery, recently stoked by Amazon, than declining consumer interest.

By Daphne Howland • July 18, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

DHL to break ground on first US-based Innovation Center later this year

DHL is expanding its logistics competition to the U.S., and domestic logistics competitors including FedEx and UPS should take note of the move.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 18, 2017

Instacart expands to the Lehigh Valley

The region is booming due to the logistics industry's growth, bringing a new wave of shoppers, convenience stores and data for the grocery delivery provider.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

Automation in warehouses may produce higher ROI

Warehouse automation can stabilize a high-turnover workplace, streamline supply chains and produce higher cost savings.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 17, 2017

Cathay Pacific chooses DHL as its 3PL for the next decade

The airline hopes DHL will help streamline its supply chain and cut its losses after several years of unsuccessful fuel hedging.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 17, 2017

Jet, Latch partner to ease last-mile delivery in NYC

The Walmart-owned company is installing "smart locks" in 1,000 buildings to smooth out the package delivery process for urban apartment dwellers.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2017

Logistically Minded: Peak shipping season is here

Recent events show the market is beginning to prepare for a surge in freight shipments, beginning with a similar rise in rates.

By Edwin Lopez , Andy Burt • July 14, 2017

PepsiCo CEO says DTC sales are 'growing brilliantly'

While not ready to provide figures, the company said its recent focus on improving e-commerce logistics and packaging were capitalizing on customers' impulse-buy tendencies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 14, 2017

FDA suggests 1-year delay on serialization rules for pharma supply chains

The regulators were concerned the industry would not be ready to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirement, according to the draft guidance.

By Edwin Lopez • July 13, 2017

Game of Thrones 2017 preview: hazmat transport edition

Professionals transporting dangerous goods must have a lot of questions about the way Cersei and Daenarys are dealing with flammable substances and maritime transport.

By Ben Arens • July 13, 2017

Report: E-commerce job creation outpaces brick-and-mortar contraction

A new study indicates that the job market will flourish with the acceleration of e-commerce, but measurement tools struggle to accurately track job growth. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017

Walmart will fine suppliers for late, early deliveries in push for inventory control

The new rule may have unintended consequences at Walmart's loading docks, however, as carriers will lose a time-based risk buffer to account for traffic, weather and hours-of-service delays.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017

Alibaba launches US network, connecting SMEs to China via e-commerce

Within 20 years, the e-commerce giant expects to have 2 billion customers on its platforms.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017

Prime Day: A test-run for peak season logistics

Amazon's customers expect items to show up on doorsteps only a few days after purchase, but that's only if truckers can get them to Amazon's fulfillment centers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 12, 2017

Maersk petitions FMC for filing exemption because of cyberattack

Still reeling from the Petya attack two weeks ago, Maersk announced that its IT systems are so damaged it can't file with the FMC.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 12, 2017

Report: Reusable, connected pallets could have major carbon impact

The report is from a planned series of case studies touting AT&T's ongoing efforts to become a more sustainable company.

By Jackie Snow • July 11, 2017

UPS offers weekly retention bonus to attract workers

Warehouses are desperate for workers, resulting in perks, wage gains and employee poaching.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 11, 2017

Survey: Logistics professionals struggle to implement mobile technology

Adopting IoT technology can help a logistics company keep pace with the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 10, 2017

Logistically Minded: Supply prices in the spotlight amid growth economy

Supply chain managers should be careful about relying too heavily on their forecasts at the expense of healthy margins.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • July 7, 2017

Exclusive: How Church's Chicken is reinventing its supply chain

Vice President of Supply Chain Chris Ward is matching up restaurants and distribution centers to increase mobility and efficiency in the company's supply chain.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 6, 2017

Reuters: New 'America First' food aid shipping rules dropped over high costs

The president was considering a rule that would require all shipments of food aid to be carried on U.S. flagships, but further review revealed this would have spiked logistics costs.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 6, 2017

Logistics professionals must step up to help stem influx of opioid drugs

A united pharmaceutical effort is required to stem the flow of fentanyl and its imitators.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 5, 2017

Logistically Minded: Talk of trade wars reach the White House

In other news, Walgreens decided pursuing a Rite Aid merger was no longer worth it, settling for a reduced deal to buy over 2,000 stores and three distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017

Warehouse construction slows in Dallas-Fort Worth, but leasing rates and prices remain high

A dearth of space and rising construction costs are limiting warehouse construction in one of the largest U.S. industrial markets.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 30, 2017