Unilever, McDonald's top Gartner's 2017 supply chain rankings

Shifting political and economic landscapes reveal which companies are best suited to be disruptors, or to become disrupted themselves.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 26, 2017

Uber for freight has arrived but truckers' feelings mixed on new app

Product and price differentiation may be tough to come by in the competitive trucking market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 24, 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

St. Louis seeks to reclaim position as Midwest freight hub

The city's Regional Freightway seeks to lure transport and manufacturing to the area, despite struggling infrastructure.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 24, 2017

Making a case for dangerous goods, hazmat shipping compliance

Safety and compliance are challenging, but the right infrastructure and technology can mitigate risk and provide businesses a competitive edge.

By Robert Finn • May 24, 2017

Report: TMS market will grow to $30 billion by 2025

The need for custom solutions to common problems is helping the market expand rapidly.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 24, 2017

Perfecting the last mile

Supply chains must work together if they are to make the process more efficient.

By Jordan Branch • May 22, 2017

For last-mile proficiency, tap the logistics network

UPS and DHL executives share how they are rising to the last-mile challenge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 22, 2017

What retailers can do to make the last mile more efficient

Last-mile delivery is complicated and expensive, but there are ways to make it work.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 22, 2017

Why is the last mile so inefficient?

Highly customized service, complex routes and various stakeholders make perfecting the last mile a challenge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 22, 2017

How cities can help supply chains perfect the last mile

Urban planning and business collaboration could help cities better manage side effects of last-mile delivery, like congestion.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 22, 2017

9 trends in last-mile delivery

From drones to urban warehouses, e-commerce is forcing changes in how retailers and carriers do business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 22, 2017

Survey: Tech focus, e-commerce drive distributor operation trends

Are distributors providing real value to B2B and B2C consumers, or is their influence fading?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 22, 2017

IBM subsidiary Weather Co. brings real-time weather data for drivers, dispatchers

Custom APIs will aid in drivers in planning for inclement weather, traffic flow and road conditions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 22, 2017

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

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