Flexport's newest funding round may value it at $800M

TechCrunch reports that the freight forwarder's prospects — and surprisingly robust valuation — in a historically 'boring business' are bright.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 25, 2017

Logistically Minded: E-commerce investment still yo-yos while 3PLs keep hiring

Investors appear uncertain about the future of e-commerce, but hiring trends suggest companies are not.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 22, 2017

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Walmart testing home delivery direct to the fridge

Customers who use the service, which requires a keyless lock, can request that delivery people put their groceries away while they are not home.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 22, 2017

RFID market growing around 30% per year, SML says

RFID tagging is becoming increasingly popular for supply chains as a way to streamline and cut costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 22, 2017

Big Pharma builds blockchain prototype to stop counterfeits

The MediLedger Project brings together the pharma supply chain stakeholders to build a system that could register and verify drugs, without compromising data.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 21, 2017

FedEx operating income takes $300M hit after Nyetya

The 3PL's operating income fell 11% compared to the same period last year, partly due to the cyberattack and Hurricane Harvey.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 21, 2017

Manufacturing needs a digital transformation

Enterprise mobility matters, but a new study finds mobile forward companies are in the minority.

By Chuck Rathmann • Sept. 20, 2017

USDOT tests truck platoons in VA to showcase benefits

The Federal Highway Administration conducted various tests of three-truck platoons in Centreville last week after four years of research. Next up: two-truck platoons.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 20, 2017

Turnover rate for truck drivers rises amid increased freight movement demand

A growing driver shortage across the trucking industry may result in higher rates for shippers and more expensive holiday pricing, according to the ATA.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 20, 2017

Fortune 500 companies launch blockchain IoT network

The Trusted IoT Alliance, made up of public, private and startup organizations, will work together to create a reliable, blockchain-connected Internet of Things.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 19, 2017

Expect more partnerships between startups and big brands, says Unilever

A company report says big brands and small upstarts have plenty to gain by collaborating, including discovering new products and ways of doing business.  

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 19, 2017

EU expects automation to streamline the shipping industry soon

Digitizing the shipping supply chain could cut out some middlemen — including freight forwarders — resulting in job losses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 18, 2017

Tesla announces reveal date of electric semi-truck

After media broke the news a month ago that Tesla is testing fully electric, automated trucks, the car manufacturer finally cut through the hype and confirmed a reveal date.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 18, 2017

Study: Air freight forwarders face significant disruption within next 5 years

Freight forwarders can avoid displacement from larger companies by acquiring smaller logistics companies to increase profitability.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Will China make electric cars go mainstream?

If the country outlaws fossil fuel vehicles, the U.S. auto industry will likely invest heavily in electric cars to avert losing $9 billion in annual revenue.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2017

C.H. Robinson taps into predictive analytics to build supply chain resilience

Machine learning and AI are key to predictive action reducing risk within the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

Supply chains absorb significant friction costs, but is automation the answer?

More efficient payment and billing technology may help, but cost savings will only appear if all parties are on board.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 15, 2017

The 'Space Race' of the trucking industry

Senators Gary Peters and Ed Markey raised concerns over job displacement and safety as Congress considers setting a federal regulatory standard for autonomous trucks.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 15, 2017

If fleet managers can hone in on communication, they can achieve a lifetime of cost-savings

When vendors work independently to build the finished product, it can lead to poor hand-offs which result in delays and errors.

By Partha Ghosh • Sept. 14, 2017

Nike invests in static electricity to drive sneaker automation production

A California tech company may provide the recipe that the sneaker company needs to stay ahead in global competition.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 14, 2017

How autonomous vehicles use simulations to prepare for the real world

Companies like Google's parent Alphabet are building out digital scenarios featuring the same distractions and adverse conditions found on typical roads.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017

Analyst: Nyetya impact on FedEx operations could approach $600M

A Baird analyst compared FedEx's scope of operations to A.P. Moller - Maersk's, which said it may lose up to $300 million from the "wiper" virus. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 13, 2017

FedEx's newest 'autostation' in TN aims to decrease lead time

The facility is one of 15 automated fulfillment centers FedEx invested in this year, hoping to will improve both efficiency and customer service.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 12, 2017

Logistically Minded: Will Deliv outpace Amazon?

The crowd-sourced delivery company's rapid expansion shows retailers are looking to partner for competitive advantage.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 8, 2017