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Lawsuit alleges UPS tolerated nooses, racial slurs at Ohio facility
In addition to numerous specific incidents of racism directed toward them, the plaintiffs allege a racially discriminatory culture “permeated employment decisions.”
By Lisa Burden • March 18, 2019 -
How shippers can navigate trucking labor disputes
Strikes by truck drivers can cost billions and leave manufacturers scrambling to meet customer demands.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 18, 2019 -
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TrendlineInside the trends affecting logistics management
The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.
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Ulta plans ‘fast fulfillment centers’ to handle online orders
The new centers will be able to handle up to 30,000 orders per day during peak times and help the company reach its two-day delivery goal.
By Matt Leonard • March 18, 2019 -
Dollar General to build out distribution capacity for fresh foods
The fresh program is already boosting day-to-day traffic, said CEO Todd Vasos, but after experimenting in 300 stores, the company is eager to claim back the margin eaten up by distributor fees.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019 -
Kroger’s autonomous delivery test moves to Houston
The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona, pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.
By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2019 -
Penske Truck Leasing adds FUSO electric trucks to its fleet
The vehicles are made by FUSO and will first be introduced to the California market.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 14, 2019 -
Alibaba buys stake in Chinese parcel carrier STO Express
This is the fourth investment in a logistics firm by Alibaba, as it seeks to strengthen shipper-carrier bonds and take greater control of its supply chain.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 13, 2019 -
Rising revenue on all rungs of drug supply chain, Pew says
As pharmaceutical spending and PBMs take fire in Washington, the report aims to suss out the players pocketing a share as drugs make their way through the system.
By Les Masterson • March 11, 2019 -
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Imports drop to annual lows with tariff hike on hold
Data from the National Retail Federation provide key insights into the retail supply chain that will help inform critical business decisions.
By Rich Weissman • March 11, 2019 -
Rue21 to launch BOPIS in over 700 stores
The retailer’s large-scale commitment to click-and-collect comes as more consumers across the sector are engaging with the service.
By Dan O’Shea • March 11, 2019 -
SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain
Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store.
By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019 -
Will shipper-carrier tension melt away in favor of collaboration?
A noticeable sense of underlying tension among supply chain partners permeated sessions at TPM 2019 in Long Beach, California.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 11, 2019 -
Walmart planning new returns process at front of stores
The retailer’s U.S. CEO said customers will be able to get refunds from employees stationed just inside store entrances.
By Dan O’Shea • March 8, 2019 -
Walmart tightens on-time, in-full rate for suppliers to 87%
The retailer toughened its OTIF policy from the previous requirement of 85% as it seeks greater control over inventory.
By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2019 -
Infrastructure, congestion cost carriers billions in fuel
Highway congestion costs trucking companies billions in additional fuel spend, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 6, 2019 -
FreshDirect expands suburban delivery and same-day service
The e-grocer will serve additional markets around Washington, D.C. and Connecticut, and announced a new speedy delivery service three years after launching FoodKick.
By Krishna Thakker • March 6, 2019 -
Your own robot to pick up packages? Amazon is on it.
The live-in robot described in Amazon’s new patent would meet the delivery truck and securely take parcels back inside.
By Matt Leonard • March 5, 2019 -
Chinese carriers move autonomous vehicles into daily use
China Post and Deppon Express say this is the first use of this technology for commercial purposes in the country.
By Matt Leonard • March 5, 2019 -
CEVA Logistics to run IKEA’s New York Distribution Centre
The distribution center will support purchases from IKEA’s Manhattan Planning Studio, the first of its kind in the United States.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • March 4, 2019 -
Amazon Day expands to all Prime members — and offers an operational win-win
The negotiation between speed, convenience, waste and a longer fulfillment time horizon is the next evolution of retail fulfillment.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019 -
UPS launches fulfillment platform for small and medium sellers
The eFulfillment platform enables sellers to manage inventory across several marketplaces and customize delivery times for their products.
By Matt Leonard • March 1, 2019 -
Wayfair will open new last-mile facilities every month in 2019
Though net loss is growing for the company, Wayfair’s CEO said the e-commerce giant is playing a long game — seizing control of its supply chain from both ends.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019 -
Boeing shuffles supplies ahead of Brexit
The U.K. government raised the possibility of an extension to the March 29 deadline, but analysts say that would further add to uncertainty for businesses.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019 -
FedEx debuts autonomous same-day delivery bot
The robot is FedEx’s latest expansion of its B2C capabilities and ticks all the boxes of sustainability, autonomous operations and quick delivery.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Home Depot reaches 70% same-day delivery capability in US
Investments in new warehouses and in-store pickup lockers are part of the company’s plan to achieve same-day delivery nationwide by 2022.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019
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