Logistics innovations may change the role of fleet managers

Drones and other advancements in technology may fix the last-mile problem, but create a new problem in managing the last-yard of logistics.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 21, 2017

UPS to roll out peak shipping surcharges for the holidays

For retailers, the surcharges underscore the high cost of holiday digital sales and the importance of careful logistics, including using minimal packaging for deliveries.

By Daphne Howland • June 20, 2017

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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USTR receives over 1,000 comments on how to improve NAFTA

The wide range of comments reveal a consensus that renewed talks are an opportunity to improve business, so long as the talks aim to 'do no harm' and facilitate trade.

By Edwin Lopez • June 20, 2017

Short takes: What the Amazon-Whole-Foods merger means for grocery supply chains

Distribution, digital transformation and innovation are at the heart of the $13.7 billion deal. Here's a round-up of how Friday's deal could change the retail grocery market.

By Edwin Lopez • June 19, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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