Company of the Year: Nike

Nike's acquisition of demand-sensing startup Celect this year was the culmination of years of progress toward agile manufacturing and inventory visibility, resulting in an industry-leading supply chain.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 9, 2019

Business Decision of the Year: FedEx, Amazon break up

Unexpectedly, FedEx decided not to renew its Express and Ground contracts with Amazon this year in a bid to take on the broader e-commerce market.  

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 9, 2019

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2019

From Nike to UPS, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains this year.

Dec. 9, 2019

Ikea teams up with Optoro to reduce reverse logistics waste

The partnership will encompass 10 Ikea distribution centers, 50 retail stores and its customer support center in the U.S., with the potential to expand to other markets in the future.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 6, 2019

Dollar General to open 5th warehouse in fresh distribution overhaul

Growing ahead of schedule, the DG Fresh Program's fifth warehouse will bring the program to one third of Dollar General's network by the end of 2019.  

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 6, 2019

CMA CGM launches global alternative energy coalition

The group will work on an industry-wide inventory of technologies and near-term progress made on eco-friendly ship propulsion to encourage cooperation and progress in the industry.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 5, 2019

Amazon, DHL, UPS gear up to test cargo bikes in New York City

City officials hope the use of cargo bikes will result in reduced congestion, improved air quality and a safer environment for pedestrians. Logistics companies say it will be easier to find parking.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2019

When the trade war with China costs small firms their largest export partner, where do they go next?

Dale Darling, founder and president of Summit Premium Tree Nuts, tells Supply Chain Dive how tariffs have impacted his core business, shifting sales to Europe, India and the Middle East.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 4, 2019

Amazon adds 200K workers, expands fleet for first peak season with one-day shipping

The buildup includes 200,000 seasonal workers who will help with fulfillment, sortation and delivery during the holidays.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2019

Transportation sector lagging in carbon reduction efforts

The Science-Based Targets Initiative calls out Toyota, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Daimler and Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line as high-impact companies in the transportation sector committed to the emissions reduction efforts.  

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2019

Seasonal hiring is the most stressful recruiting period, survey says

Experts say the onboarding process should start before a new hire's first day​ to guarantee success and efficiency.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2019

DHL cancels StreetScooter pilot expansion amid economic uncertainty

The company plans to continue to electrify its fleet and reduce its environmental impact through route optimization and exploring alternative fuels.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 2, 2020

Fast, easy item classification? It's possible with machine learning and automation

The right codes, for the right products, in the right countries. Automatically.

Dec. 2, 2019

Decathlon's vertical supply chain approach thrives overseas. Will it work in California?

After conquering the rest of the world, the French sporting goods company is up and running in the U.S, but not without supply chain challenges. 

By Amanda Loudin • Nov. 26, 2019

FedEx expects to move more than 33M packages on Cyber Monday alone

In addition to record package volumes on Monday, Dec. 2 , FedEx expects to more than double its daily average package volumes for the following two Mondays.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 25, 2019

These 4 charts explain Amazon's fulfillment speed

Amazon's speed is key to how it plans to compete with large retailers. These charts help explain its investment.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 25, 2019

Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra's overland, logistics operations

Rotra is an established logistics player in the Netherlands and Belgium. While the acquisition will bolster Kuehne + Nagel's overland operations in Europe, Rotra will continue its ocean freight, airfreight and container terminal activities.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 22, 2019

Patent Pending: Nike's ship-from-store concept, Walmart's autonomous locker

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 21, 2019

Lineage Logistics acquires Emergent Cold, expanding global cold chain network

The deal gives Lineage a new distribution center in Dallas-Fort Worth, four port facilities in New Orleans, Houston and Charleston, and temperature-controlled logistics facilities in Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 21, 2019

UPS plans to improve healthcare traceability with IoT-enabled logistics

The new offering, called UPS Premier, will provide better visibility and traceability for healthcare-related shipments while boosting on-time deliveries, according to the carrier.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 21, 2019

The last 50 feet: Challenges of delivering the big stuff

Supply chains executing last-mile deliveries of appliances and furniture must put customer service at the forefront. 

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 20, 2019

From Santa's workshop to omnichannel sales: Preparing for holiday fulfillment

Santa’s workshop isn’t located at the North Pole — it’s the online boutique, the cozy shop around the corner, the big-box retailer and the e-commerce giant.

By Jan Arendtsz • Nov. 19, 2019

What is the importance of speed in the modern day supply chain? 4 experts weigh in

The consumer expectation of faster deliveries and fulfillment begets faster company operations. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 18, 2019

JD.com logistics grows with third party shippers

In 2020, JD Logistics will expand to lower-tier cities in China, which may have a short-term impact on costs, said CEO Richard Liu.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 18, 2019

Patent Pending: Can UPS cut down cold chain costs with better data?

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 15, 2019