MIT, CSCMP: 35% of companies lack supply chain sustainability goals

Social issues — child labor or slavery, worker welfare, etc. — received "far more" focus in companies' sustainability goals than environmental issues.

By Matt Leonard • July 20, 2020

DHL: Supply chains must adapt to current conditions before post-coronavirus recovery

Transparency, investing in digital transformation, and identifying alternate supply and distribution channels are key to shoring up organizations during this "pre-new normal" phase, according to DHL's report.

By Morgan Forde • July 20, 2020

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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FedEx installs robotic arms for automated parcel sorting to handle rising e-commerce volume

The carrier is partnering with Yaskawa America and Plus One Robotics, starting with four robotic arms sorting small parcels in its Memphis hub. 

By Morgan Forde • July 17, 2020

How a small-batch distillery improvised a hand sanitizer supply chain in 72 hours

When hand sanitizer was in short supply, nontraditional producers retooled operations and worked with suppliers to fill the gap.

By S.L. Fuller • July 14, 2020

CH Robinson, Microsoft partner on inventory visibility platform

The inventory data pairs with outside sources of information, including weather and traffic, and the platform will use predictive analytics in an attempt to anticipate supply chain disruptions.

By Matt Leonard • July 14, 2020

Southeast US warehousing markets to grow as supply chains opt for China+1 strategies

The Southeast closed Q1 2020 with the top three fastest-growing industrial real estate markets: Savannah, Georgia; Greenville, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina, according to CBRE. 

By Matt Leonard • July 13, 2020

Patent Pending: Can't sign for your package? Just let UPS track your phone's location

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Matt Leonard • July 10, 2020

Rouses Market will pilot drone delivery this fall in Alabama

The grocer has partnered with Deuce Drone to launch the program from a store in Mobile, Alabama.

By Krishna Thakker • July 9, 2020

3 applications for RFID in the fight against COVID-19

Microchips embedded in RFID tags can track and authenticate vaccines, test kits, medical equipment and PPE from manufacturing to clinic sites.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 7, 2020

Maersk acquires KGH Customs Services for $281M

Maersk has been open about its ambitions to expand into other parts of the supply chain, positing logistics sector growth as a main business objective.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2020

Prologis reaches operational carbon neutrality, takes aim at indirect emissions

Indirect sources of carbon, such as purchased goods and services, travel and downstream leased assets, represent 99% of the firm's total emissions. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 2, 2020

FedEx: Peak surcharges are 'the new normal'

The current peak surcharges are likely to stay in place through the end of the year, according to several industry experts.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 1, 2020

USMCA takes effect. How does it affect supply chains?

Shippers are struggling to determine whether ramping up nearshoring efforts or absorbing tariff costs from overseas suppliers is the most cost-effective strategy under the new NAFTA.

By Morgan Forde • July 1, 2020

23 CPG companies form contactless delivery task force

The Consumer Brands Association task force members are working with Accenture, Coyote Logistics and Vector, a transportation digitization company, to develop and scale electronic bills of lading across CPG supply chains.

By Morgan Forde • June 30, 2020

UPS lowers peak surcharge on China-US shipments starting Sunday

The reduction coincides with a gradual calming of airfreight demand and rates, but surcharges remain above the amount announced in March. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 26, 2020

FEMA winds down PPE flights as 'supply chain is stabilizing'

Brokers have said the PPE procurement process is nowhere near normal, and the agency has an agreement with airline partners to redeploy Project Airbridge if needed. 

By S.L. Fuller • June 24, 2020

Shippers should embed carrier financial health into resilience plans as pandemic upends logistics

As supply chain leaders shift their focus to increasing resilience, they will need to consider multi-modal, multi-carrier logistics plans, according to CSCMP's State of Logistics Report.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2020

10 tips for facilitating cross-border trade

Shippers should be aware of the intricacies of cross-border transportation regulations and procedures to have a successful, efficient supply chain. 

June 23, 2020

Kroger's omnichannel investments pay off in Q1

The grocer credited tech investments for its ability to handle demand for delivery and pickup services.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2020

CH Robinson flexes muscle to wrangle PPE supply chains

The struggle to procure PPE has led states and hospital systems to lean on the procurement and logistics skills of private players.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 18, 2020

'Shake up that carrier mix': Shippers need flexibility in logistics, fulfillment for peak-season prep

The pandemic introduced atypical market conditions and led some carriers to cap volume from retailers. 

By S.L. Fuller • June 17, 2020

California city to pilot zero emissions delivery zone

Leaders in Santa Monica, California are eager to cut delivery traffic in the downtown area, exploring solutions such as e-cargo bikes, micromobility devices, curb management, and light- and medium-duty electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

3 painful lessons that warehouses must learn from the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on logistics and every company in the supply chain has felt the effects. 

June 17, 2020

Developing the coronavirus vaccine supply chain

Pharmas, nonprofit organizations and suppliers prepare to handle a high volume of vaccines, but component shortages and scaling up manufacturing present challenges.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 16, 2020

FedEx, UPS on-time performance falls in May

The carriers have experienced demand surges and volume levels equivalent to peak season as the pandemic puts greater emphasis on e-commerce for consumers.

By Matt Leonard • June 15, 2020