AutoZone reaps benefits from inventory mega-hubs

Parts retailers are adopting the same strategy as distribution centers: stockpile inventory in regional hubs to service smaller location centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 29, 2016

Report: 3PLs bet on Big Data for competitive advantage

A recent study reviewed 3PL-shipper alignment to find industry consolidation is being driven by investments in Big Data, in order to best serve the customer.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 29, 2016

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amazon to take on FedEx, UPS with ambitious plans to enter shipping business

The e-commerce giant has built a fulfillment and delivery infrastructure to serve its needs, but it has bigger plans than just that, sources told the Wall Street Journal.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 28, 2016

Front-end fulfillment disrupting traditional logistics

What is not considered disruptive today may be considered disruptive tomorrow.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 28, 2016

Robots, drones find solution for the last mile and emergency delivery

UPS, CyPhy and Starship enterprises are vying to be the first drone technology to gain a foothold in the Last Mile delivery service.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 24, 2016

Global food producer's switch to cage-free eggs scrambles supply chain

While cage-free satisfies a growing consumer preference, it presents a crop of problems for farmers and suppliers.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 24, 2016

Maersk split highlights industry volatility

The company's two main businesses, oil and shipping, are at historic lows forcing the company to reorganize as the industry treads deep waters.

By Edwin Lopez , Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

Logistically Minded: Roboats, freight slump and break-ups

Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2016

In wake of Hanjin, shipping lines prep for consolidation

Maersk and CMA are among the shippers indicating acquisitions as part of an overall growth strategy. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 22, 2016

Report: How automation will revolutionize the supply chain

The combination of automated picking, additive manufacturing and self-driving vehicles promises to facilitate demand-driven supply chains.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 21, 2016

UPS nods to global nature of innovation with 3D printing expansion

The shipper announced a new additive manufacturing factory in Singapore, to facilitate the logistics of innovation for clients.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016

Autonomous concept evolves from warehouses and plants to skies and highways

Self-driving delivery trucks are on the near horizon, as are ships with no captains.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 20, 2016

Alibaba's delivery division emphasizing growth over profits

The company only wants investors who will back the model, Alibaba's CEO said.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016

Wearable tech finding a home in warehouse industry

The question is: When will it pass the cost-benefits test?

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 19, 2016

Survey: ELD compliance sees smaller fleets lagging

Larger trucking companies began installing the devices years ahead of the 2017 deadline.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 19, 2016

Customs brokers debate benefits of single window systems

CBP is reportedly considering integrating the Automated Commercial Environments with systems in Mexico and Canada.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 19, 2016

Shipper's struggle to stay afloat shows execs must assess risks now

Rickmers Maritime hopes to restructure debt and avoid liquidation as stakeholders tighten oversight following Hanjin's downfall.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 19, 2016

Logistically Minded: E-commerce, trade protection and autonomous cars

Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2016

Materials handling companies come to the rescue in LA

Logistics companies are in a unique position to give back to communities, and they often do.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 16, 2016

Samsung battery supplier also distributes to other smartphones

As restrictions and recalls of the Samsung product increase, other smartphone makers must look to their supply chain to ensure similar problems don't come up.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

Obama pushes for vote on Trans-Pacific Partnership

The White House is calling on business to persuade Congress and the public on the revolutionary trade agreement's merits.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Target, UPS holiday hiring shows need for logistics support

The jobs being offered are temporary, but the high demand for workers is likely to bump up wages in warehouses and fulfillment centers. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Google scales Express last-mile delivery, dumps perishables sales

The expansion will provide increased data and service experience in the race to optimize last-mile delivery services. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2016

The hidden costs of warehouse fires

Insurance may cover reconstruction and property damage, but warehouse fires often lead to drastic inventory shortfalls and logistical challenges.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Global Logistics Properties extends U.S. reach with $1B purchase from Hillwood Development

GLP remains the second-largest logistics property company in the U.S. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016