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Buffer inventory, e-commerce growth buoys warehouse demand: Prologis
An additional 125 million square feet of warehousing space or more will be needed every year until 2025 in the U.S. and Europe to keep up with current levels of e-commerce-driven demand, a report found.
By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2021 -
Yeti tests Port Houston in bid to avoid congestion
Along with the port change, Yeti has also increased its use of cross-docking for its imports to help cut down on lead times and is exploring faster shipping lanes out of Southeast Asia.
By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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Big Lots to add 2 distribution centers to speed replenishment of palletized, big and bulky inventory
The retailer faces extended lead times with inventory stuck in-transit in a clogged ocean freight network.
By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2021 -
Dick's fulfills 70% of orders from stores, cuts delivery estimates 10%
The retailer's cost of goods sold — which includes shipping, freight and distribution, along with the cost of the merchandise — was up nearly 11%.
By Matt Leonard • March 10, 2021 -
Opinion
USPS rose to the challenges of peak, unlike private carriers
"Criticisms of USPS' package business are off base," and Congress should build around the Postal Service's core strength, the author writes.
By John M. McHugh • March 9, 2021 -
Starbucks' real-time alerts allow for disruption response in days, not weeks
Supply chains are working to integrate risk management systems into their operations to provide visibility before disruptions occur.
By A.B. Brown • March 8, 2021 -
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FedEx to convert parcel fleet to EVs by 2040, eyeing a carbon neutral future
The announcement is part of a broader $2 billion investment focused on clean energy, carbon removal and electrification.
By A.B. Brown • March 5, 2021 -
Inventories drop with no signs of softening demand: ISM
Shortages in ocean freight, corrugated boxes, gloves and dozens of other products are pushing up the prices for many commodities.
By Matt Leonard • March 3, 2021 -
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Target expands sortation center model to optimize store fulfillment
The retailer will also expand its distribution-center footprint in 2021, while using predictive inventory planning on more of its assortment.
By Matt Leonard • March 2, 2021 -
Lowe's fulfills 60% of online orders from stores, moving 6-times faster
The retailer is transitioning to a market-based model, with distribution centers and dozens of cross docks that allow more flexible fulfillment.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 2, 2021 -
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Why interest is growing in private fleet conversion
J.B. Hunt and other trucking firms have seen their pipelines fill, as companies realize transport may be better off in the hands of specialists.
By S.L. Fuller • March 2, 2021 -
Wayfair cites ocean shipping disruption, port congestion for in-stock issues
The retailer expects it could take a "few months" to get back to the in-stock levels it usually tries to maintain, one executive said.
By Matt Leonard • March 1, 2021 -
Crocs: Redundancy in ocean freight contracts takes priority over cost
The footwear brand's logistics director said a turbulent market with high consumer demand proves container shipping is a commodity, not a service.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Winter storms squeeze capacity, drive spot rates up 20 cents
Long-haul deliveries and outbound volumes dropped in Texas markets, but analysts said effects may be just a "blip" on the long-term freight market radar.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems consolidates warehouse space with digital logistics center
The new Global Digital Logistics Center brings what was 500,000 square feet of warehouse space into a seven-story, 150,000-square-foot facility.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Tyson to use real-time data for visibility in warehouse shipments, volume
Data is helping Tyson identify its highest dwell times by facility — its own and those belonging to customers — as well as informing what mitigation actions to take.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart
Experts say store-based fulfillment partnerships are a good fit for retailers that see modest online demand and don't wish to invest in structural changes to support e-commerce.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Amazon hands over delivery data to researchers for MIT route planning contest
Participants will take into account driver know-how for route-planning algorithms that fit modern, last-mile delivery environments.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Winter storm slams Texas food supply chains, logistics networks
Even with improving road conditions, logistics managers may experience capacity challenges and delayed shipments.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'
There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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DSV Panalpina ready for 'M&A adventures'
The CEO said its preferred acquisition is a large, global forwarder with similar characteristics as DSV, as the company seeks a larger share of the fragmented market.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 11, 2021 -
E-commerce warehouse productivity could improve up to 20% with greater automation: Prologis
Researchers estimate that the adoption of automation could reduce the demand for industrial real estate as existing facilities become more productive.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Inflection point: Contract rates overtake spot rates
An ongoing driver shortage coupled with consumer demand will keep spot and contract rates elevated — and could make 2021's first half look a lot like the last half of 2020.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Peloton
Peloton will incur 10 times its usual transportation costs as it ships by air, expedited ocean
The fitness equipment company is spending $100 million to speed deliveries to frustrated consumers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2021
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