Are capital and labor costs mutually exclusive when automating?

High capital costs and labor concerns can detract from innovation, but a recent example shows the two may not be mutually exclusive.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 28, 2017

Logistically Minded: NAFTA trade rose despite fiery rhetoric, but is the economy weakening?

Economic indicators showed a strong first quarter, but recent reports show growth is vulnerable to commodity price shifts and fickle consumer spending.

By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UPS, Amazon invest heavily in logistics networks to keep up with e-commerce

Executives from the two companies emphasized the role warehouses and technology will have in keeping costs down amid rising volumes during their respective earnings calls.

By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017

Logistically Minded: Trade policy and industrial real estate are deeply intertwined

The nation's logistics hubs have millions of dollars in trade and hundreds of thousands of jobs to loose if protectionist trade stances prevail.

By Edwin Lopez • April 21, 2017

How e-commerce logistics is changing cities

On-demand delivery shifted consumer expectations and forced supply chains' digital infrastructure to improve. Now the physical infrastructure is catching up, too.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017

Veteran hospital slammed for inventory shortages, poor sanitation

Effective inventory management can make the difference between proper and improper care at a hospital, but such systems are often non-existent.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: March saw tight timelines, high production efficiency in strong economy

Meanwhile, this week's M&A news sparks speculation the trucking industry may see further consolidation in 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • April 13, 2017

Warehouse resilience requires active flood risk preparation

Concerned about flood risk, a landlord in Garden City, ID is actively taking steps to make her property resilient.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 13, 2017

Warehouse boom boosts worker pay, employment

Although the number of fully automated warehouses is rising, demand for labor remains higher than the available supply.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 10, 2017

Logistically Minded: Slower production in March just a common cold?

Symptoms include unseasonable weather, rising supply prices and inventory backlogs.

By Edwin Lopez • April 7, 2017

Save costs by reducing electricity use in warehouses

Think outside the big box: solar panels, IoT and demand response programs can help drive down utility bills.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 7, 2017

Why the global cold chain is booming: A rising middle class

Greater consumer demand for fresh, high quality products is having a ripple effect to every link in the chain.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 4, 2017

Logistically Minded: How ports drive economic growth, the great infrastructure debate

A regional spotlight by the Philly Fed also reflects various ways manufacturers are working to address the talent crisis.

By Edwin Lopez • March 24, 2017

Warehousing services growing along with demand

Warehouse efficiencies and comprehensive services will define the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 22, 2017

UPS warehouse fire leaves FL clients empty-handed

UPS and FedEx are exempt from service guarantees in the case of warehouse fires, despite its supply effects downstream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Wal-Mart abandons plans for Merced, CA warehouse, blames e-commerce

A 12-year delay has rendered plans for the new distribution center outdated, as e-commerce forces retailers to consider new distribution strategies.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Logistically Minded: February indices spark business optimism

Prices and rates may be rising, but that's a good sign for the economy, according to various CEOs.

By Edwin Lopez • March 17, 2017

Logistically Minded: FedEx won custody over TNT, but UPS was right all along

An annulled decision in the EU left UPS frustrated, and in other news, businesses can expect continued price increases as demand surges.

By Edwin Lopez • March 10, 2017

In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers

The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to quickly fulfill the order in an Uber-like model.  

By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2017

How NY is using FTZs and warehouses to boost its art scene

With new threats to free trade emerging, Foreign Trade Zones may be the answer to avoid fully restructuring supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 9, 2017

Proper packaging of goods means one size doesn't fit all

Dangerous packaging practices have serious consequences.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 7, 2017

Logistically Minded: A rising economic tide strains suppliers

But the new year's gains and optimism suggest 2017 may see still more acquisitions, particularly of logistics startups.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2017

Gap's warehouses will service both stores and e-commerce by 2018

But first, the company had to integrate its 18 inventory management systems into a single platform. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

Warehouse construction in 2016 may coincide with reduced tenant demand

2016 was a big year for warehouse construction, but speculation may have overestimated tenants' needs. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

Logistics construction boom spreads to the Midwest

Indiana, Ohio and Missouri benefit from the increased need for warehouses due to e-commerce.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017