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

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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A 12-year delay has rendered plans for the new distribution center outdated, as e-commerce forces retailers to consider new distribution strategies.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

Logistically Minded: Oil prices, inventory levels and market growth spurred freight sector's recovery

After five months of positive growth, the 18-month freight recession appears to be over, but will growth last in the face of a stronger dollar?

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

Cold chain integrity, visibility top of mind for pharmaceutical shippers

Panelists representing Teva, Sandoz and freight forwarders identified the top challenges in assuring drug quality at Air Cargo Africa 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

How Nintendo's forecasting miscues led to 3DS shortages

Forecasts are almost always wrong, but when they consistently lead to half-million-unit adjustments, a deeper problem may be on hand.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2017

Logistically Minded: Hanjin's last breath

Hanjin Shipping will be officially liquidated following a protracted period of shifts for the shipping sector, but doubts linger over the industry's health.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2017

The hidden supply chain behind Valentine's Day flowers

Flowers begin to die as soon as they start to bloom, so how do florists ensure their imported roses remain fresh to the point of delivery?

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 14, 2017

Sorting technology investments must balance cost against efficiencies

Sorting machines aid in supply chain efficiency, but managers must choose their solution wisely.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 14, 2017

Kellogg's distribution centers to close in favor of retailer warehouse delivery

The cereal and snack company seeks the benefits of warehousing versus direct store delivery.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017

Logistically Minded: December capped year of recovery for freight industry

The DOT's Freight Transportation Services Index has increased by 12.6% over the past 10 years. 

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 10, 2017

UPS to install solar panels in 8 facilities as part of sustainability drive

The changes are but a piece of UPS' corporate sustainability puzzle, which seeks to reduce the company's carbon intensity 20% by the end of 2020.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2017

Pack it up: Packaging materials must be a balance of cost, customer experience

Choosing the best void fill can reap savings for shippers, despite changes in dimensional shipping calculations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2017