How e-commerce sparked a logistics boom

Distribution centers are opening all over the country and 3PLs are becoming increasingly popular. But how did this happen?

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 21, 2016

Report: 5 challenges spurring execs to hire 3PLs

Technology innovations are placing strains on many supplier's labor capacities and capital assets  — hiring 3PLs is a quick fix. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 19, 2016

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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

Apple's China suppliers join efforts to green supply chain

Apple's glass producer Lens Technology pledged to power its production via solar energy by 2018, marking the latest win in Apple's sustainability drive. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 19, 2016

Nike, Apollo Global Management establish new company to build vertical supply chain

The new company aims to minimize Nike's fulfillment challenges through a vertically-integrated network of suppliers and logistics providers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 18, 2016

Incentives, location lure Aldi to build divisional headquarters, distribution center in VA

The Richmond area offered various benefits to the grocery retailer, not the least of which is the one-to-two hour travel time to major cities.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 18, 2016

Cargo stranded, losses mount as CA wildfire blocks thoroughpass

The Blue Cut fire rages in over 30,000 acres disrupting rail and truck passage between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2016

Chassis leasers demand explanation of nearly $28M surcharge at West Coast ports

The ports' fee could set a legal precedent for port relationships with leasing companies.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2016

Benefits of new federal standards for fuel use in big trucks is a few years away

The American Trucking Association declared itself cautiously optimistic about the final rule, which requires up to 25% reductions in carbon emissions during next 10 years.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 17, 2016

Roadrunner expands into cross-border LTL despite strained freight market

Roadrunner Transportation Systems can now ship to 32 new locations, while Sameday Worldwide will be able to ship to all 50 states.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2016

Truck driver association fires back against pro-logging device court arguments

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association argues the ruling violates Fourth Amendment rights. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 16, 2016

Memphis logistics network fuels industrial demand surge

The U.S. Southeast is growing as a logistics and distribution hub, outpacing demand in some areas.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016

Hurricane watch: Developing a flood-resilient supply chain

These practices for inland or coastal producers are designed to increase resilience during inclement weather. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2016

Ingram Micro will mentor startups via tech accelerator

RocketSpace's Logistics Tech Accelerator teams established companies with startups to help market "smart" warehousing, transport, and trade technologies.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2016

Report: 'Smart' manufacturing operators thrive

Peers without access to the latest technology are merely surviving, the report claims.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 15, 2016

NFI expands mid-Atlantic, Southeast capabilities with acquisition

The supply chain services provider acquired United Express, a family-owned 3PL based in Glastonbury, CT.  

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 12, 2016

Fair labor battle tests contract-based distribution models

The Wonder Bread bakery is battling 23 lawsuits from drivers disputing their "independent contractor" designations. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 11, 2016

BlueGrace Logistics to hire 700 after $255M investment

The company's 3PL software tracks and compares truckload and less-than-truckload shipping quotes for over 10,000 clients.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 10, 2016

Target taps Amazon vet to oversee direct-to-consumer fulfillment

Preston Mosier, Target's new senior vice president for fulfillment operations, will take on the challenge of optimizing the online store's supply chain. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 10, 2016

DHL to invest $137M in US e-commerce infrastructure

The world's leading logistic provider is expanding its fulfillment presence in the U.S. to capitalize on the country's e-commerce boom.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 9, 2016

Report: Businesses must gird supply chain for extreme weather

Climtae change will lead to increased risks of flooding or wildfire and businesses should begin to diversify their supply sources to mitigate the eventual weather disruption. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 9, 2016

Daimler cites weak markets for US workforce cuts

The trucking company cut 115 more workers last week as part of its "efficiency actions" to control for decreased global truck sales.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 9, 2016

APICS launches new certification for Logistics, Transportation and Distribution

The educational program is the association’s third certification aiming to spread global best practices to a growing class of logistics professionals.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 8, 2016