Nike opens new distribution center running on 100% renewable energy

The 1.5-million-square-foot center is located in Ham, Belgium, expanding the company's existing European Logistics Campus on the site.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 23, 2019

Navigating the logistics of recovery after Hurricane Dorian

While agencies and logistics firms are improving their ability to get supplies to ports of entry in disaster zones, the last mile is often where visibility breaks down. 

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 23, 2019

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Nestlé, Ikea, Danone among 87 firms committed to further carbon emission reductions

The 87 companies also committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through the Science Based Targets initiative. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 22, 2019

Amazon buys 100K electric vans as part of net zero carbon goals

The e-commerce company revealed its total carbon footprint was 44.4 million metric tons in 2018, and it wants to achieve carbon neutrality 10 years ahead of the Paris Climate Accord's 2050 goal. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 20, 2019

Wing Aviation to begin FedEx, Walgreens drone deliveries in Virginia

The trial is set to begin in designated delivery zones in Christiansburg, Virginia, next month and will serve as a test-case for FedEx and Walgreens to conduct last-mile drone deliveries at scale. 

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 19, 2019

Trump administration threatens California emissions authority as state continues EV-focus

California passed six EV-related bills this legislative session, but its zero emissions vehicle rebate program could be threatened by EPA's actions.

By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 19, 2019

76% of shippers using route, load optimization in sustainability efforts

A survey found the reasons for adopting green initiatives was fairly evenly split between public perception, regulation and cost savings.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 19, 2019

Stein Mart introduces BOPIS at all its locations

The retailer expects the move will shift about 15% of its e-commerce orders to in-store pickup. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 18, 2019

UPS and HubBox partner on last-mile delivery, BOPIS solutions

By partnering with UPS and HubBox, retailers can offer online customers a variety of BOPIS-style delivery options. 

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 18, 2019

FedEx plans to cut Express capacity, retire planes

The company expects air freight demand to continue to be weak throughout 2020, blaming ongoing global trade tensions and the loss of Amazon parcels for the drop in Express volume.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 17, 2019

USMCA promises streamlined shipments and customs — if it passes

Chapter 7 of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement would consolidate data sets and create greater efficiency in brokerage, panelists said at the CSCMP Edge conference in Anaheim, California. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 17, 2019

How to safeguard global pharmaceutical supply chains

Big pharma is tapping the cloud to address its supply chain woes, but challenges remain.

By Jeff Newman, VP of Supply Chain Visibility Solution Sales at CalAmp • Sept. 16, 2019

Will advanced analytics solve challenges like OTIF?

The amount of data in the world has rapidly accelerated in the last two years, and supply chains can leverage analytics to improve business operations, according to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study presented at the CSCMP Edge conference. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 16, 2019

FedEx: No additional residential surcharges this peak season, rate hikes planned for 2020

The impact of rate and surcharge increases together could represent as much as a 12% cost increase to ship packages weighing over 50 pounds.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 16, 2019

Fast and free: How shipping expectations are changing retail

Customers have come to expect speedy delivery from their favorite stores, but only some can keep up. 

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee , Kaarin Moore , Caroline Jansen • Sept. 16, 2019

Walmart plans to expand fulfillment services for Marketplace sellers

Walmart's increased focus on delivery and fulfillment for third-party marketplace sellers will help it compete with Amazon and other online retailers.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 16, 2019

UPS reaches $8.4M settlement with US government for overcharging on deliveries

The logistics provider was accused of overcharging federal agencies for delivery services on a contract with the Government Services Administration.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 16, 2019

Deliv CEO shares 4 reasons last-mile delivery costs skyrocket

At GroceryShop in Las Vegas, Deliv's CEO walked through the costly perils of last-mile delivery, how to avoid them and why grocers have it particularly tough. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 16, 2019

I spoke with 1,000 companies looking for delivery software – here are 5 things they needed to know

Although delivery may begin as a tack-on service for an organization, it has the potential to rapidly grow over a short period of time and become the most mission-critical operation.

By Parker Ward, Customer Development at Onfleet • Sept. 13, 2019

DHL opens Chicago innovation center highlighting supply chain tech

At the center, DHL will research the latest operations and logistics technologies, seeking to improve efficiency and productivity for its customers. 

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 12, 2019

Walmart is going national with unlimited grocery delivery plan

After a well-received pilot this summer, the retailer will bring its Delivery Unlimited program to 1,400 stores in 200 additional markets this fall. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 12, 2019

My first Loop: Early days in the circular shopping platform

Dozens (if not hundreds) of consumers have placed orders for common household items from Loop, an e-commerce site launched in May that attempts to eliminate single-use packaging and filler that comes with shopping. Here's one consumer's experience.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 11, 2019

Flipkart expands last-mile delivery to 27K stores across India

By expanding services to thousands of brick-and-mortar convenience shops, the Walmart-owned e-tailer looks to hold its own against Amazon's growing presence in the country.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 11, 2019

Amazon's inventory value up 25% as it begins next day shipping

Target, Walmart and Home Depot have all seen inventory grow compared to the same period last year, but none by as large a percentage as Amazon.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 10, 2019

Shopify will acquire robotics startup 6 River Systems for $450M

The announcement comes as e-commerce platforms expand their offerings to include supply chain services and the business case for cobots becomes increasingly clear. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 10, 2019