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Florida delivery issues jump 117% during Michael
The Category 4 storm brought activity to a standstill in the Florida panhandle, as ports closed and shipments were suspended.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018 -
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Former Kellogg sub-distributors sue over logistics shift
Downstream partners claim Kellogg misrepresented its supply chain plans, and now the complaint is going to court.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2018 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
Spencer Platt/Getty Images via Getty ImagesTrendlineInside 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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4 trends in order fulfillment
Whether tapping into new fulfillment services, technologies or markets, shippers are all working toward "fast and free."
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2018 -
2 retail models to 'crack the nut' of subscription-box fulfillment
With a built-in customer base, traditional retailers don’t start from scratch, but starting a new sales channel requires different ways of thinking.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 15, 2018 -
In the warehouse, bigger isn't always better
Supply chains are being redesigned to fulfill orders faster, and warehouse technology is emerging as a centerpiece.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 15, 2018 -
5 multistory warehouses pop up amid e-commerce boom
Developments are underway in New York City, Seattle and San Francisco, allowing companies close proximity to high density population centers.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Freight decisions head to the 'C-suite table'
Transportation decisions are now a business differentiator, according to a DHL Supply Chain survey where a majority of respondents said they would invest for better services.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Ahead of Canada's legalization date, cannabis suppliers struggle to meet demand
Supply chain issues — from harvest to packaging — may leave more than 40% of Canada's cannabis demand unfulfilled next week.
By Rich Weissman • Oct. 11, 2018 -
USPS proposes raising parcel delivery prices
The Postal Service says increased rates would help keep it competitive and bring in much needed revenue.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Michael closes North Carolina ports, suspends deliveries
The tropical storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Transformational tech and life-saving drones: An inside view from CSCMP Edge 2018
Applications of new technology are shifting the ways supply chains have done business for decades.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Hurricane Michael closes ports, shuts down oil drilling with landfall imminent
The storm will make landfall near Pensacola, Florida, today with winds in excess of 145 miles per hour.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Rampant returns and what to do about them
Millions of packages will be returned this holiday season, forcing an uncomfortable question on retailers: Is it cheaper to resell or destroy an unwanted product?
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Views from APICS 2018: The evolution of a fragmented supply chain industry
Companies' cross-functional demands are calling supply chain managers to step up like never before.
By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2018 -
4 direct-to-consumer models shifting the supply chain
With more consumers purchasing directly from farms and factories, roles within the supply chain are changing.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Amazon opens pop-up delivery location in wake of Florence
The location will stay open until October 14 to serve residents whose homes are still unreachable due to flooding.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Teamsters ratify UPS contract despite more 'no' votes than 'yes'
The labor union plans to go back to the bargaining table with UPS to address outstanding "member concerns."
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 8, 2018 -
A new warehouse offers hope to floundering Bed Bath & Beyond
Shipping rates for e-commerce orders and coupons are dragging margins down for the retailer, which is taking a hard look at every facet of its business to turn things around.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Molson Coors prepares its supply chain as cannabis laws shift in Canada
The brewing company will face regulation and distribution changes as it partners with a cannabis-infused beverage producer.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 4, 2018 -
XPO aims to slash fulfillment times with 5K new robots
The "collaborative robots" will be manufactured exclusively for XPO and deployed in its North American and European facilities.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Want a more sustainable supply chain? L'Oreal says avoid air freight
When the French company realized air freight contributed 30% of its distribution network emissions, even though it transported just 1% of product weight, the company decided to make some changes.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 4, 2018 -
In trucking's 'new normal,' shippers change their approach
At CSCMP's Edge 2018 conference, panelists said collaboration between shippers and carriers is more critical now than ever before.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores
The buy online, pick up in-store pilot will offer a selection of the grocer's private label products at 13 of the pharmacy's locations.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Carriers plan to add capacity amid trucking crunch
A survey from Transporeon reveals nearly two-thirds of trucking companies plan to buy more equipment and prioritize long-term relationships with shippers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 1, 2018 -
9 drone providers join FAA low-altitude initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration now counts 14 industry partners who can fly in controlled airspace and receive approval to do so in seconds.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 1, 2018