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

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

UPS requests 4 exemptions to ELD mandate

UPS' requests illustrate exactly the type of challenge inherent in universal compliance with federal regulations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 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

Logistically Minded: Is inflation back for the US?

A Goldman Sachs report concludes price normalization its on its way, but in the long-run.

By Edwin Lopez • June 9, 2017

Kuehne+Nagel adds emission figures to invoices

How many GHGs did your latest ocean shipment come with?

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 9, 2017

FourKites aims at FSMA compliance with real-time tracking tool

Regulations can force unanticipated costs upon an industry, but in cases like this one, they can also push multiple stakeholders to work together for greater efficiencies.

By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2017

Spain port protests extend through June, including 2-day strike

The off-hour work stoppages will escalate to 48 hours of strikes next week, further aggravating carriers' headaches.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017

Uber for Freight facing slow adoption from traditional trucking industry

Does Uber have the patience to match its name brand in order to succeed in the slow-to-adopt, carrier-for-hire market?

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017

Report: 'Fast or Free' delivery escalating supply chain costs

As retail fulfillment gets more expensive, it’s also getting harder to minimize costs, according to the latest Retail Supply Chain report from RILA. 

By Daphne Howland • June 6, 2017

The real cost of e-commerce logistics

Two-day delivery and free shipping may be the new norm, but it's hardly a minor cost for retailers.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2017

How retail supply chains are adapting to the Amazon effect

Supply Chain Dive explores three ways retailers are altering their logistics networks and practices, given shifts in consumer expectations.

By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2017

Expanding the logistics network

Retailers are changing their logistics distribution networks to support two-day delivery and free shipping.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2017

How package fulfillment impacts supply chain costs

Retailers experiment with different fulfillment options — from stores to outsourced warehouses — to help mitigate the Amazon effect.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2017

Industry Pulse: Trucking shows steady growth after nearly 2 years of recession

The trucking industry's recovery began in October, following the overall economy. However, contractions in the auto, retail and housing markets worry Cass.

By Edwin Lopez • June 5, 2017

McDonald's home delivery network to reach 3,500 stores by June

McDonald's international delivery model and willingness to let supply chain partners operate independently may help it succeed stateside.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 5, 2017

Wal-Mart store workers now delivering packages

The brick-and-mortar giant is leveraging stores and making the task voluntary for workers to make more money.

By Daphne Howland • June 2, 2017