CPG companies unite behind a 'frictionless' supply chain

Grocery Manufacturers Association CEO Geoff Freeman said he's searching for a head of supply chain, as companies realize its growing importance in removing inefficiencies and determining profitability.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 2, 2019

UPS plans delivery routes for 21M packages on Google Cloud

Competing businesses are hard pressed to adopt Amazon Web Services because they fear storing their data on a competitor's cloud. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 2, 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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Amazon Key, Ford unlock in-car delivery

Amazon has been expanding its last mile offerings through Amazon Key, including in-car and in-garage deliveries.

By Matt Leonard • May 1, 2019

5-year UPS-Teamsters agreement takes effect

Implementation of the contract gives UPS a level of security, and small parcel workers benefit from a $4.15 hourly wage increase. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 30, 2019

Lowe's will put FedEx's delivery bot to the test

The home improvement retailer will look to discover what cost and operational impact robots can have on the ever-important last mile of its supply chain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

UPS expects 80% of network to 'touch automation' by year end

Chief Information and Engineering Officer Juan Perez called 2019 "a year of investments" as the company builds sortation capacity as part of a three-year, $20-billion transformation.   

By Emma Cosgrove • April 26, 2019

Walgreens hires its first global chief supply chain officer

Colin Nelson is taking on the role, joining Walgreens from the agribusiness Bunge.

By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2019

Amazon transitions free Prime shipping from 2-day to 1-day

While this move will put Amazon a full day ahead of the competition, it will also test the company's technology and logistics mettle.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 25, 2019

Alphabet's Wing Aviation gets FAA approval for drone delivery

The certification marks the first time a company in the United States has been given clearance to deliver commercial goods by drone.

By Matt Leonard • April 24, 2019

All Kohl's stores to take Amazon returns

The 2-year-old pilot will become standard practice in July, and brings benefits to both retailers and their customers.

By Daphne Howland • April 23, 2019

Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available

The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

XPO touts efforts to reduce warehouse energy use in first ever sustainability report

Sustainability reports, when released on a regular basis, allow for a transparent look at how well initiatives are working at the company and set a baseline for performance.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

High pressure: 420 presents a daunting spike in demand for cannabis deliveries

In the states where recreational cannabis use is legal, April 20 presents a particularly tough challenge as the industry matures and customers expect more of the perks they are used to getting from traditional retailers.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 18, 2019

Report: Amazon stands up tents to expand logistics footprint

The fabric tents are yet another sign of Amazon's expanding logistics operations and an indication it could be growing faster than traditional construction can accommodate.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston

Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019

Ace Hardware adds 'Deliver from Store' options

The efforts to improve order fulfillment come in addition to already existing features, which aim to optimize the retailer's e-commerce business.

By Caroline Jansen • April 12, 2019

Shipt, Petco partner for same-day delivery

Pet owners will be able to get supplies delivered from nearly 1,300 stores as quickly as under an hour.

By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2019

Is Amazon finally launching its logistics service?

Though Amazon will not confirm it, Amazon shipping labels and pickups are logical next steps for the company, which seems intent on keeping this part of the business on the down-low. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 11, 2019

RFID tags deliver 97% stock accuracy for River Island

Previously, River Island counted stock once a year, which took a day. Then the company launched a pilot program using tags, and now inventory counts occur weekly.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • April 8, 2019

CVS expands same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore over rivals like Walgreens and Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%

Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.

By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2019

Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits

White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 4, 2019

FedEx opens 2,000th retail location to support e-commerce

The logistics provider says the growth in retail locations caters to consumers' desire for convenient online order pickup and returns.

By Matt Leonard • April 4, 2019

Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border

Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.

By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2019

Amazon Air expands fleet, with larger air cargo stake down the road

Amazon filed for 40% stake each in two air cargo firms that operate its 40-aircraft fleet, an indication the company is heading toward ownership of a larger slice of the air cargo pie. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019