Empowering indigenous populations through local purchasing programs

A relationship-driven approach builds connections across cultures to build successful local business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 28, 2017

Supply chain visibility shapes customer loyalty and expectations

Supply chain managers are challenged by modern customers and businesses to enhance transparency in order to remain competitive.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 28, 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

Uniqlo to compete with Zara for dominance of fast fashion

The fast fashion model is the new competitive grounds in the U.S. and Europe.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 27, 2017

Logistically Minded: How ports drive economic growth, the great infrastructure debate

A regional spotlight by the Philly Fed also reflects various ways manufacturers are working to address the talent crisis.

By Edwin Lopez • March 24, 2017

FAA: Drones will fill the skies in 2021

Commercial drone use could grow 10 to 30 times the current market, depending on how quickly the regulatory environment shifts.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

Chassis providers raise rates as operating costs increase

Higher labor costs and a war with terminal providers over chassis storage fees are likely causes for the rate increase this year.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 23, 2017

Alibaba logistics group Cainiao Network sets sights on packaging waste reduction

Private enterprise is leading the way for recycling initiatives in China.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 22, 2017

Amazon's e-commerce vision highlights the power of strategy execution

The company's long term strategy should inspire others to master the areas that are still lagging.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 21, 2017

Recruitment, training and retention: How to adapt to a changing workforce

A visit from German CEOs to Trump revealed investing in people may be a more efficient way to bring back manufacturing jobs.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 21, 2017

The missing piece: The infrastructure needed to make forwarding visibility stick

Shippers, carriers and forwarders must all buy into digitization if the industry is to reap its benefits.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

How technology seeks to optimize the freight forwarding process

New actors aim to reduce waste in the brokerage process using data, apps and online marketplaces.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Why freight forwarders are not threatened by automation

Digitization promises great opportunities for the freight forwarder, but the market challenges may be even greater.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Is freight forwarding at a crossroads due to new technology?

Technology companies promise to disrupt the freight forwarder but success is not guaranteed. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2017

UPS warehouse fire leaves FL clients empty-handed

UPS and FedEx are exempt from service guarantees in the case of warehouse fires, despite its supply effects downstream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Wal-Mart abandons plans for Merced, CA warehouse, blames e-commerce

A 12-year delay has rendered plans for the new distribution center outdated, as e-commerce forces retailers to consider new distribution strategies.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Amazon offers air cargo service to Chinese customers

As Alibaba partners with shipping lines, Amazon extends its reach as a freight forwarder by air.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 17, 2017

Winter Storm Stella could lead to 0.2% GDP drop in Q1

Blizzards' damaging effects on supply chains are compounded when they hit in the middle of the week.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 17, 2017

Logistically Minded: February indices spark business optimism

Prices and rates may be rising, but that's a good sign for the economy, according to various CEOs.

By Edwin Lopez • March 17, 2017

HMM seals the deal on 2M+H Strategic Cooperation

Hyundai Merchant Marine will boost its East-West trade by one service and call on five west coast ports starting in April.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

UPS invests $90M to expand sustainable transportation

Studies by the company show using natural gas vehicles can reduce emissions by 6-11%.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

Home Depot looks in-house to reduce emissions, transport costs

Small efforts can be just as effective as capital investments for green and lean strategies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

Survey: Logistics careers provide upward mobility, increased financial reward

Logistics careers are rewarding and lucrative, but still require increased awareness for young professionals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

In truckers, pantries turn food waste into reverse logistics dream

A new partnership offers truckers tax deductions for delivering rejected groceries to food pantries, helping to eliminate at least 5 types of supply chain waste.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

Coke's delivery app partner Bringg raises $10M, shows draw of on-demand services

Delivery on-demand startups are seeing success across the industry, both in terms of uptake and investment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 14, 2017

Winter Storm Stella freezes Northeast logistics

As ports, roads and factories close due to snow, supply chain managers are reminded of the importance of planning and communication.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 14, 2017