Logistics versus e-tailers: Can e-commerce compete as fulfillment providers?

E-commerce is trying hard to compete with traditional logistics firms, but is it even necessary?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2017

Logistically Minded: The Jetsons are coming! No, really.

Flying vehicles may be on their way soon, but in the meantime, read on about best practices and benchmarks for ports. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 20, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Supply chain risks in 2017: spotting potential disruptions through transparency, data

There are three types of global risks inherent in business, but cyber attacks may be among the most dangerous.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2017

WRI partnership, new technology help prevent deforestation in supply chain

At Davos, 20 of the largest commodity producers committed to fight global deforestation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2017

Trucking lobbies plan to ban state-level rules on driver pay with old amendment

The Denham Amendment may be introduced again under a Republican-controlled Congress as companies seek to stop back-pay cases spurred by forced breaks.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2017

Reverse logistics improve the returns process, but there's still a long way to go

Holiday returns can be easier with packaging improvements, though other alternatives exist.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 18, 2017

The transportation supply chain

Transportation’s role in supply chain management to lower total costs

Jan. 17, 2017

Growth of personalized medicine promises new logistics challenges

The proliferation of personalized treatments could present a similar direct-to-consumer challenge as is currently affecting retail and food delivery providers.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2017

Are transport carriers overdue for a billing system review?

Driving down external costs and improving internal synergies are key to business success, and logistics, many say, is ripe for disruption.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2017

UPS to train drivers to spot and report human trafficking

UPS' partner in this program, Truckers Against Trafficking, notes a previous partnership with Polaris helped identify 471 likely cases of human trafficking with 1,033 trafficking victims, 285 of which were minors.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 13, 2017

Logistically Minded: The state and value of the US transport sector

A series of reports and indicators released this week show the strong relationship between intermodal transportation and the overall economy.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 13, 2017

Food recalls are a supply chain visibility problem that hurts the bottom line

Chipotle's stock fell 50% due to food safety scares, and Blue Bell is just reopening its distribution center following a listeria scare.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

FedEx, Walgreens partner to offer pickup services in 8,000 stores

The newly inked partnership is a large step forward in both Walgreens' and FedEx's supply chain ambitions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

New methods, technology turn reverse logistics woes into an opportunity

Once a sunk cost, retailers are discovering new tactics to reduce the high costs of returns.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

Need to know tips to avoid the worst of winter weather

Winter storm Helena recently stranded motorists of all types along supply routes in Alabama and Georgia, emphasizing the importance of winter preparations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2017

Samsung weathered the Galaxy Note 7 recall by ramping up production downstream

The electronics producer shows it pays to produce your own parts, especially if you can sell the product to your competitors.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 9, 2017

Transport costs to rise in wake of Mexican gas price increase

With the removal of government subsidies for Mexican gasoline, logistics operators will have little choice but to increase costs along the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 9, 2017

Supply chains suffer as Mexico erupts in protests over gasoline price hike

Protesters in Mexico have been blocking roads, and even looting, for nearly a week, spurring millions of dollars in losses from shipment delays and their ripple effects. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2017

Logistically Minded: Despite holiday shortfalls, hopes are high for real estate and output in 2017

Recent news reveals major brick and mortar retailers' experience following Black Friday may have left them in the red, but elsewhere along the supply chain, Q1 looks promising.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2017

Food supply chain suffers 40% food loss post-harvest, will disruptive tech help?

The food supply chain is losing nearly half of its product between post-harvest and manufacturing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 6, 2017

As e-commerce sales mature, luxury brands spurn Amazon

Having full control of the supply chain — from packaging to last-mile delivery — is essential for brand reputation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2017

Kentucky toll enforcement plans show costs of infrastructure fall on supply chains

Clampdown on bridge toll collection could cost the trucking industry while benefiting the surrounding community.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2017

Amazon patent takes distribution centers to the skies

Amazon seems to believe the future of fulfillment is by air, so it filed a patent for the use of cargo blimps to deliver goods at crowded events.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2017

The 'softer' side of 3PL and shipping matters, too

Shippers should evaluate 3PLs, carriers on soft skills as well as fundamentals, or risk losing business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2017

The 2016 crises that took supply chains by storm

Fire. Snow. Hurricanes. Floods. Mother Nature constantly tests supply chains’ resilience, and more often than not – she wins.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 29, 2016