Expect long lead times, late shipments and a cardboard crunch this peak season

An IBIS world analysis shows sudden surges in demand will test parcel providers' capacity, but recent trends suggest this year may be different.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2016

Companies plan for flood-resilience post-Hurricane Matthew

Heavy flooding and freight corridor closures prompted execs to reconsider their resilience strategies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

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

As omnichannel needs grow, retailers slowly invest in visibility

Crosschannel analytics, distributed order management and inventory visibility systems were among the top technologies retailers plan to invest in next year.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 28, 2016

Hanjin bankruptcy damages add up to $800M, and counting

The sum reflects the damages claimed by terminal operators, but the list of affected companies spreads to logistics companies and shippers as well.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 28, 2016

Weak markets lead to global freight and logistics M&A slowdown

A decrease in number does not mean a diminished impact from the deals, especially as buyouts become more likely.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 28, 2016

Wal-Mart aims to drive consumer recycling habits through packaging

The retail giant will include How2Recycle instructions on its products while optimizing design and demanding use of sustainable materials from suppliers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2016

McKinsey&Company: Expect autonomous methods to dominate last-mile delivery soon

About 25% of survey respondents said delivery of packages on the same day is worth a premium price.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2016

As peak season prolongs, employers hire early

E-commerce appears to be driving a stay-at-home, order-late holiday season and supply chains need to adapt to retain sales.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2016

How extending traceability can make recalls painless

The complexity of today’s supply chains leaves companies vulnerable to unexpected disruptions, but the risk of recalls can be diminished by increasing traceability. 

By Gary M. Barraco • Oct. 26, 2016

DOT funds repairs for Hurricane Matthew-damaged SC highways

The federal disbursement of funds signals heavy road damages in the heavily traveled highway, and the possibility for continued backlogs in the region.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 24, 2016

Logistically Minded: What happens when you combine trucks, technology and zombies?

A somber market outlook with high potential for disruption.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 21, 2016

Questionable reporting practices exacerbate driver shortage

A bad relationship can ruin a trucker's employment history, making it difficult to remain in the market despite their capabilities.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2016

Report: Are shippers tracking the right visibility data?

An American Shipper visibility benchmark report reveals many shippers are drowning in data.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2016

How to avoid a logistics capacity crunch this peak season

Early reservations help a struggling trucking industry better adjust forecasts to ensure shippers' needs are met.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 19, 2016

E-commerce forces packagers to adopt new large-good practices

Heavy equipment requires more drop protection and different packaging material than their parcel counterparts.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 19, 2016

Northeast Corridor budgets to suffer from NJ gas tax hike

The Garden State used to be a gas haven for carriers, but a 23-cent hike will make its gas tax the 6th highest in the nation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 19, 2016

ARI data allows fleet managers to monitor repair times and costs

Inspiration for development came on the heels of existing telematics technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 19, 2016

Growth in maritime cold chain capacity piques flower exporter's interest

The consumer premium on freshness had made flower exporters reliant on air freight, but a combined approach improves scale while decreasing emissions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2016

Drones to deliver vital medical supplies in Rwanda

The Rwandan government partnered with UPS, Gavi and Zipline for the first national drone-enabled last-mile service worldwide. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2016

Blackberry's supply chain finds new home base in Indonesia

The company announced it would focus on software development last month, and will outsource its device manufacturing to the pacific country.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2016

Alibaba delivery partner ZTO Express readies big NYSE IPO

The Chinese logistics firm derived 75% of its business during the first half of 2016 delivering parcels for Alibaba.

By Dan O'Shea • Oct. 17, 2016

Trucking sector suffers as insurers hike rates

The trucking industry is being pressed on all sides as decreased coverage, weak markets and tighten regulations increase financial pressures on the sector.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 17, 2016

Floodwaters raise rates along critical I-95 corridor

Blocked roads from Savannah, GA to Richmond, VA are forcing heavy losses upon trucking companies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 14, 2016

Logistically Minded: Proxy wars, manufacturing and lower emissions

Skim through last week's stats, technology news, M&As and expansions.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 14, 2016

Hanjin will receive empties at 2 West Coast terminals

Seattle and Long Beach will receive Hanjin-owned empty containers, but thousands of leased containers will remain stranded.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2016