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

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Samsung's battery problem turned into a trust problem

The manner in which the recall was handled only aggravated the losses in sales and consumer loyalty.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2016

Schneider sets IPO for 2017, bracing for future expansion

The trucking company's decision to go public reveals its desire for a large capital influx, but for what purpose?

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2016

How supply chain agility enables Red Cross hurricane operations

The American Red Cross' supply chain likens that of an e-commerce giant: a 24-hour delivery promise, a vast network of vendors and logistics partners, and massive distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 11, 2016

Feds clear RI truck-only toll, setting precedent for similar taxes

Meanwhile, the American Trucking Associations is shifting gears in its fight against the taxes: Losses in roadside economies and enforcement will outweigh benefits of bill.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2016

Trucking rates prove resilient despite large disruptions

A potential oversupply of trucks coupled with a shortage of drivers has kept rates low throughout Q3.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 10, 2016

How slow fiscal recovery made supply chain managers essential

Executives are increasingly turning to the supply chain to reduce costs and drive modernization, according to a recent report.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 7, 2016

Logistically Minded: Robots, shipping woes and hope for Q3

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

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 7, 2016

Amazon joins growing list of companies facing fair labor suits

FedEx, Uber, Flowers Foods and Lyft have all faced allegations their independent contractors are, in fact, employees.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 7, 2016