How e-commerce sparked a logistics boom

Distribution centers are opening all over the country and 3PLs are becoming increasingly popular. But how did this happen?

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 21, 2016

Incentives, location lure Aldi to build divisional headquarters, distribution center in VA

The Richmond area offered various benefits to the grocery retailer, not the least of which is the one-to-two hour travel time to major cities.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 18, 2016

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Low vacancy rates, booming e-commerce fuel largest warehouse development in CO's history

The project will cost roughly $30 million and will bring Majestic Realty's rentable storage space to roughly 4.2 million square feet.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2016

Memphis logistics network fuels industrial demand surge

The U.S. Southeast is growing as a logistics and distribution hub, outpacing demand in some areas.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 16, 2016

Starbucks chooses PA as site for its largest distribution center

Starbucks is not alone. Retail Dive suggests the Northeast region's distribution allure is due to shifting expectations for quicker, economical delivery.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 15, 2016

Emerging markets drive global cold chain infrastructure growth

China's cold-storage facilities have grown to 107 million cubic meters over the past two years. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 11, 2016

Autonomous forklifts boost Giant Eagle warehouse productivity

The company saw a 10-30% productivity boost after Seegrid autonomous, vision-guided vehicles were introduced in two distribution centers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 11, 2016

Target taps Amazon vet to oversee direct-to-consumer fulfillment

Preston Mosier, Target's new senior vice president for fulfillment operations, will take on the challenge of optimizing the online store's supply chain. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 10, 2016