JD.com drone delivers school supplies in Indonesia

Pilots continue in Europe and the U.S., but while regulators get caught up, Asian nations pull ahead on drone delivery. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 28, 2019

Amazon tests 'Scout' autonomous delivery vehicle

The robot points to a larger trend by the e-commerce giant exploring ways to improve its last-mile delivery capabilities.

By Dan O'Shea , Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 7, 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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Report: Amazon to cut fees to compete with UPS, FedEx

The move is likely an attempt to lure shippers away from the larger, legacy carriers in the logistics industry. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 24, 2019

Walmart raises wages, introduces mentoring for truck drivers

The retailer's new onboarding process suggests truck drivers are changing, and the job needs to change with them.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 24, 2019

UPS to pilot reusable packaging deliveries and pickups

The "Loop" system, developed with TerraCycle, eliminates single-use packaging and moves forward the concept of a circular supply chain.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 24, 2019

SAP debuts blockchain solution for counterfeit drugs

Manufacturers can store unique data on the blockchain, and consumers can access the information by scanning the products with their smartphones.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 23, 2019

Amazon, DHL prepare for a hard Brexit

Sellers should have at least four weeks of inventory within the U.K. to fulfill orders in-country and consider placing inventory in warehouses outside of the country to fulfill EU orders, according to Amazon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019

Survey: Consumers expect e-commerce deliveries within 3 days

The "Amazon effect" means consumers have come to expect fast shipping, with younger generations driving the trend. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 23, 2019

UPS, Latch to offer in-building delivery in 10 more cities

Through pilots in New York City and San Francisco, UPS has seen a reduction in re-sent shipments and the time it takes drivers to make a delivery.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 22, 2019

Report: Amazon ramps up ocean shipping services

Amazon appears to aim for for greater control of the first mile as it accelerates its freight forwarding business.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 22, 2019

How product recalls spread through the supply chain

Traceability and inventory planning can help supply chain managers weather the storm of a recall. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 22, 2019

Embattled LA port warehouse to shut down

It is unclear what will come of the soon-to-be vacant 600,000-square-foot warehouse, which will shut down after 60 years in operation.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2019

DHL hopes new career site, automation can improve hire rates

Early results show the hiring initiatives saved the company 32,000 hours this year and led to 445 job applications per day.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2019

Maersk, HMM, ZIM to charge 'street turn' fees in the US

As some shipping lines announce new fees for round-trip use of containers and chassis, others prepare to digitalize the process.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 16, 2019

In the flu shot supply chain, lives are on the line

Few states have systems that allow them visibility into how many vaccines have been administered, making restocking and public health efforts less efficient.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 15, 2019

Available warehouse space at lowest level since 2000

Only 7% of industrial real estate is currently available as e-commerce has driven demand for more warehouse space. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 15, 2019

UPS adds Saturday pickup, faster delivery for exporters

Shipments picked up on Saturday can be delivered as soon as Monday, one day faster than in the past. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 15, 2019

UPS and Amazon: A tale of 2 last-mile sustainability strategies

Carriers and retailers view sustainability from different vantage points, influencing their decisions on adopting goals and strategies for the last mile.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 15, 2019

Walmart plans high-tech consolidation center

The facility in Colton, California, will receive shipments from suppliers before sending them to distribution centers and reduce the numbers of orders suppliers have to fulfill from 42 to 1.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 14, 2019

EPA: Pharmaceuticals in reverse supply chain are hazardous waste

A new regulation could prompt uncertainty as players in the pharmaceutical supply chain evaluate compliance. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 14, 2019

FedEx pilots home delivery service for bulky goods

The carrier joins the likes of XPO Logistics seeking to take advantage of a bustling e-commerce market for furniture and appliances.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 14, 2019

Think peak season was hard work? UPS exec says 2019 will be harder

Flexible capacity and collaborative planning will be paramount for growth this year, as retailers and 3PLs face a peak season five days shorter than in 2018. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2019

What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?

The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2019

JB Hunt acquires 'big and bulky' last-mile provider

In acquiring Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, J.B. Hunt gains 14 warehouses and more than 1,000 independent contractors, carriers and delivery drivers capable of completing over 2 million annual deliveries. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 11, 2019

DHL taps robotics to boost productivity 25%

The company hired "around 5,000-plus" seasonal employees and invested in automated recruitment processes to cope with high demand at the end of the year.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 10, 2019