Kellogg requests extension to reply to distributors' demand letter

After the snack company switched distribution models, former third-party distributors sent a demand letter to Kellogg requesting relief and threatening to file a class-action lawsuit if their demands are not met.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 29, 2017

It's time to cross the digital divide

When it comes to service, transportation firms cannot deliver tomorrow what they delivered yesterday. To achieve the next level, they must cross the digital divide.

By Simon Bunegar • June 28, 2017

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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

UPS targets renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction with new goals

The logistics giant is betting on renewable energy to reduce GHG emissions by 12%, but its annual report shows the company is lagging on human improvement and air freight sustainability goals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 28, 2017

Amazon may help Whole Foods meet its $300M expense savings, inventory and shrinkage goals

Amazon's changes to Whole Foods will likely focus on frugality and operational efficiencies as the grocer seeks to streamline its supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2017

Survey: Retailers struggle to keep up with demand for hyperlocal delivery

The age of Amazon Prime has retailers bringing faster options and greater flexibility to shipping and delivery, but new data shows they're not doing it fast enough.

By Dan O'Shea • June 27, 2017

Shipping plays costly role in meal kit delivery

Meal kit and food delivery logistics are so challenging that many companies quit the business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 26, 2017

Logistically Minded: 2017 shaping up as year of major supply chain deals

Amazon's purchase of Whole Food could be just the first domino to fall in changes to come for supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 23, 2017

CA school uses 'mock warehouse' for vocational training

The program seeks to help students gain interest in warehouse jobs, and includes a virtual reality forklift simulator, among other features.

By Edwin Lopez • June 22, 2017

Kellogg's new supply chain model comes at a high cost

More than 4,000 workers are now out of a job as Kellogg switches to a warehouse model, seeking to adapt to the demands of e-commerce.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2017

How supply chain visibility can help maximize operating efficiencies

Data visibility is about connecting groups and divided silos of information, allowing companies to maximizing operating efficiency and performance.

June 21, 2017

Logistics innovations may change the role of fleet managers

Drones and other advancements in technology may fix the last-mile problem, but create a new problem in managing the last-yard of logistics.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 21, 2017

UPS to roll out peak shipping surcharges for the holidays

For retailers, the surcharges underscore the high cost of holiday digital sales and the importance of careful logistics, including using minimal packaging for deliveries.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2017

USTR receives over 1,000 comments on how to improve NAFTA

The wide range of comments reveal a consensus that renewed talks are an opportunity to improve business, so long as the talks aim to 'do no harm' and facilitate trade.

By Edwin Lopez • June 20, 2017

Short takes: What the Amazon-Whole-Foods merger means for grocery supply chains

Distribution, digital transformation and innovation are at the heart of the $13.7 billion deal. Here's a round-up of how Friday's deal could change the retail grocery market.

By Edwin Lopez • June 19, 2017

XPO Logistics evaluates new mergers, acquisitions

CEO Bradley Jacobs told Chicago's 3PL & Supply Chain Summit that new deals are in the works.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2017

Logistically Minded: US manufacturing is in decline — fact or fiction?

American workers have been displaced, many to logistics jobs, but signs are brewing that the disruption that roiled U.S. manufacturing may soon hit the logistics industry.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 16, 2017

Amazon to buy Whole Foods in $13.7B deal

The online giant is buying the organic and natural foods pioneer as it faces growing competition from Kroger, Walmart and other retailers.

By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017

Supply chain execs need a seat at management table

Real business strategy needs to grow out of supply chain strategy, according to supply chain experts who gathered in Milan, Italy. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 16, 2017

European shippers say no-show fees are necessary, alongside overbooking penalties

The problem would be fixed is capacity was forecasted more accurately, but that would require good communication between shippers and carriers.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 16, 2017

J&J: Embrace change to transform healthcare supply chains

The world of healthcare is changing, but if we embrace change, we can unlock even greater innovations to help billions more people each day.

By Kathryn Wengel • June 15, 2017

Supply chains to spend over $200B in IoT in 2017

In the age of Big Data, shippers are looking for big insights. IDC data suggests they're investing heavily in IoT technology to achieve this goal.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 15, 2017

Running in place: Retailers struggle to keep up with customer expectations

"Brick and mortar isn't going away — it's adjusting," says Radial's John Byrde. Part of that process means adjusting omnichannel strategies to lower costs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 15, 2017

Report: E-commerce disruption is coming for industrial distributors

Consumer trends and new technologies are facilitating direct purchase from manufacturer and may potentially disrupt traditional distributors.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 14, 2017

FMCSA stakeholder meeting reveals systemic challenges, tension within trucking industry

 "We don't need more trucks and drivers, we need to use the ones we have efficiently," said Greer Woodruff, J.B. Hunt.

By Edwin Lopez • June 13, 2017

DHL offers new visibility platform for ocean-borne cargo shipping

New software platforms are shaping visibility trends, but will distrust amongst parties hinder success? 

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017