US military has logistics expertise to oversee ventilator sharing among states: Health Affairs paper

The federal government must have "visibility into not only how many ventilators exist, but also where they are located in real-time," the author of the paper wrote. Currently, it does not.

By Susan Kelly • May 4, 2020

Walmart adds 2-hour delivery service

The retailer will lean on its vast store network and existing delivery partners to execute speedy last-mile deliveries. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 1, 2020

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amazon's fulfillment slows, coronavirus adds $4B in projected Q2 operational cost

The cost of shipping in Q1 was in line with the company's expectations for the continuing costs of one-day Prime, CFO Brian Olsavsky said.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2020

UPS and Michaels launch contactless parcel pickup, drop-off service

Omnichannel options have become increasingly popular alternatives for retailers as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to force store closures in many states.

By Morgan Forde • April 30, 2020

UPS partners with CVS on residential drone delivery in Florida

UPS' Flight Forward division will run drones between a CVS location and a central delivery point near a local retirement community, where a ground vehicle will take deliveries to customer residences.

By Morgan Forde • April 29, 2020

What every heavy haul shipper needs to know

Don't take any chances with your over-dimensional, over-weight freight.

April 29, 2020

UPS negotiates pricing 'customer by customer' as shift to residential delivery hits profits

The company removed $1 billion in capital expenditures from its 2020 plans, but still pledged to have 100% of parcel volume flowing through automated sorting by 2022.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 28, 2020

USPS ships mail by sea as airfreight crunch continues

This is not the first time the Postal Service has made such a move due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a USPS spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 24, 2020

Inside Ceva Logistics' approach to managing GM's ventilator supply chain

Retooling production from semiconductors to ventilators requires Ceva and GM to work with hundreds of new suppliers. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2020

Carrier force majeure explained

A basic understanding of force majeure — and the real reason carriers make the declaration — may help to lessen some of the panic they generate.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 20, 2020

PwC, AmCham China predict companies will pursue a 'China+1' strategy after COVID-19

Despite the trade war and ongoing financial and supply chain challenges, very few companies the two organizations surveyed said they were preparing to shift operations or sourcing out of China. 

By Morgan Forde • April 20, 2020

UPS adds more than 200 flights in April for US, Europe coronavirus relief

The move follows FedEx's announcement of 150 additional flights for COVID-19 relief in April. 

By S.L. Fuller • April 17, 2020

XPO CEO is a 'mega-bull' in the long term, despite coronavirus

Getting back to full business might be tricky for Europe and the U.S., as "other countries aren't in a position to enact the methodical return-to-work process we saw in China, so a global rebound may take longer," said CEO Bradley Jacobs.

By Jim Stinson • April 16, 2020

Amazon extends distribution center shutdowns in France after losing appeal case

A French court ruled the company must cease delivery of non-essential goods after a labor union filed complaints about worker safety measures.

By Morgan Forde • Updated April 24, 2020

JB Hunt says shippers' ability to pay is big risk in Q2

Volume may have reached its peak in March, according to DAT, and as trucking demand declines, so do some shipper revenues. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 15, 2020

California grants Nuro AV deployment permit for driverless delivery

The permit is the state’s first for autonomous vehicle deployment and allows Nuro to charge a fee and receive compensation for its service.

By Chris Teale • Updated Jan. 4, 2021

Amazon pauses 3PL-like shipping service

The reasoning for the pause is not related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amazon told Supply Chain Dive.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2020

Extended truck dwell times spike late loads by 24%

Delays at facilities and warehouses show shippers are incapable of meeting demand spikes for food and packaged goods, according to a FourKites' CTO.

By Jim Stinson • April 8, 2020

Patent Pending: IBM floats process for computers to make bidding decisions

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 • April 2, 2020

How the CARES Act will affect supply chains

The law offers financial relief to businesses weathering COVID-19 disruption and attempts to keep freight and last-mile cargo moving.

By Morgan Forde • April 1, 2020

UPS, FedEx suspend service guarantees citing coronavirus impact

UPS declined to "speculate about future policies" when asked if it is considering a force majeure declaration and if the service guarantee will return after the COVID-19 crisis resolves.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 1, 2020

Ceva Logistics declares force majeure, citing possible rate changes and surcharges

Just three weeks ago, CMA CGM touted Ceva as an important tool in bolstering service continuity in light of the COVID-19 disruption. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2020

Survey: 59% of US companies would have 2 weeks of stock after halting production

The key is not only surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, but preparing for a "double wave" of significant demand shifts once production resumes, Rapid Ratings CEO James Gellert said.

By Morgan Forde • March 27, 2020

Amazon suspends deliveries of nonessential goods in France, India, Italy

Third-party sellers on Amazon's marketplace that do not use Amazon fulfillment and logistics services to process and deliver orders can still ship to customers, but delays may result. 

By Morgan Forde • March 24, 2020

As stay-at-home orders spread, deliveries speed up

Less congestion means faster and more predictable deliveries, according to data from Convoy. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 24, 2020