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

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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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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

Next Trucking scales up drayage operations after pilot phase

The company's next step is to expand beyond its proprietary fleet to include a select group of owner-operators.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 14, 2019

Tesla selects Berlin for Gigafactory, skips UK citing Brexit uncertainty: report

Other car companies voiced concerns over events unfolding in the United Kingdom that could disrupt the auto industry's just-in-time manufacturing. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 14, 2019

FedEx Ground using virtual reality to train, retain workers

The training has proven popular with workers, FedEx executives said, helping the company to improve safety protocols and generate new interest in higher-level roles.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019

This map is the first step to understanding risk in the food supply chain

Understanding weather and infrastructure risks can help inform supply chain decisions in states that are home to major freight hubs and agricultural production centers.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 12, 2019

What are the most important supply chain ethics? 3 experts weigh in

Consumer awareness of sustainability and forced labor in the supply chain is driving organizations to take the next step beyond compliance into ethics. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 11, 2019

UPS creates digital tools to deliver blockchain-verified beef

The beef traveled from Kansas to a steakhouse in Japan in temperature-controlled UPS packaging and UPS developed a "customized integrated visibility tool" to track the shipment. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2019

Patent Pending: FedEx eyes easier returns, Amazon marries drones and intermodal

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. 8, 2019

USPS projects holiday parcel volume will hit 800M

While significant, the figure falls short of the Postal Service's 2018 and 2017 projections. USPS also announced it will expand Sunday delivery to locations with traditionally high package volumes.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 7, 2019

UPS launches flat shipping rates based on package size

UPS says one of the key differentiators is shippers' ability to use their own packaging. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 7, 2019

Supply chain workers dominate temp job growth

The hiring announcements for peak season alone offer ample evidence that temporary workers are essential to manage growing e-commerce. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2019

USPS will adopt Nvidia AI to improve parcel data processing

Nvidia's AI technology and edge computing system will be deployed at approximately 200 USPS locations nationwide, processing data 10 times faster than current speeds.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 6, 2019

Amazon opens $40M robotics hub to manufacture mobile drive units

Amazon is banking on automated technology to help meet the needs of a modern-day, fast-paced supply chain.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Oct. 27, 2021

Yeti's growing DTC business and what it means for operations

Companies making the transition from wholesale to DTC can see it pay off in improved margins, but operational changes to distribution centers and purchase orders must also occur. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 5, 2019

Delivery: The linchpin of Amazon's customer promise

Amazon achieves its status as a thought leader because of its relentless focus on meeting its customer promise. But few retailers understand just how much the brand owes that customer promise to its approach to delivery.

By Sarah Greesonbach • Nov. 5, 2019

Save-A-Lot adds Amazon pickup, returns to St. Louis stores

The addition of Amazon Paycode allows consumers to pick up and pay for Amazon packages using cash.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 5, 2019

What makes a successful shipper of choice? 4 experts weigh in

A tight trucking market drove shippers to adjust their operating models and position themselves as good customers to carriers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 4, 2019

Outspending Amazon is not the way to win last-mile delivery wars

Deliver on expectations — no matter how slow or fast — that's how to compete, according to a survey by Convey.  

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 4, 2019

UPS expects 26% jump in returns this peak season

The carrier projects 1.9 million returns on Jan. 2 and 1.6 million returns per day in the week preceding Christmas Day. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 4, 2019

Wayfair to focus on warehouse utilization in 2020 as losses grow

The company plans to pick up the pace of its U.S. square footage buildup in 2021, a sign of Wayfair's bullish attitude toward building logistics might. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 1, 2019

Walmart offering alcohol pickup at stores in 29 states

The retailer will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 1, 2019

Starbucks margins hit by insatiable appetite for delivery in China

In every country, delivery is an important part of Starbucks' strategy to keep a leg up on competitors, "but it does come at the expense of what would otherwise be much stronger margin expansion," the CFO said.   

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019

Delta Cargo and Roadie offer same-day, cross-country delivery

The service is available for packages originating in Atlanta with the option of 55 destination cities. The service, called DASH, plans to expand to "dozens" of cities before the end of the year.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 30, 2019