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Matt Leonard is a reporter at Supply Chain Dive. Prior to joining the team, he was a reporter for GCN and FCW where he covered government IT, specifically artificial intelligence and automation. He has also spent time at The Smithfield Times, The Commonwealth Times and The Denver Post. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University where he majored in journalism and minored in political science; he is currently attending American University to receive a graduate certificate in data science.

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Just-in-time and safety stock require a careful balance
Nov. 10, 2021
Consolidation in ocean shipping: A 20-year journey puts scrutiny on carriers
Aug. 31, 2021
Patent Pending: Amazon imagines dynamic parcel sorting, Walmart's idea for route planning
Aug. 27, 2021
Suppliers push price hikes through the chain in an inflationary environment
Aug. 26, 2021
UPS delivers COVID-19 vaccines via temperature-controlled drone
Aug. 25, 2021
How a recent acquisition changed Maersk's US warehouse network
Aug. 24, 2021
Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands
Aug. 20, 2021
Target to open 4 new sortation centers, adding capacity and speeding delivery
Aug. 20, 2021
Automakers work to increase transparency into semiconductor supply
Aug. 19, 2021
Walmart charters ships to ensure freight capacity, inventory for peak season
Aug. 18, 2021
Tight ocean market, peak preparations drive strong demand for airfreight
Aug. 17, 2021
Port congestion has Biden's attention. Here's what San Pedro ports recommend.
Aug. 13, 2021
Sysco struggles with shipper delays, works to find alternative sourcing
Aug. 12, 2021
Meishan Terminal in Ningbo resumes operations
Aug. 12, 2021
Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to Biden's desk
Aug. 11, 2021
Orders outpace invoices as bullwhip wallops manufacturing
Aug. 10, 2021
Ocean carriers boost profit expectations as congestion, demand raise rates
Aug. 10, 2021
Maersk grows e-commerce fulfillment network with Visible Supply Chain Management deal
Aug. 6, 2021
FMC seeks details on congestion surcharge practices from 8 ocean carriers
Aug. 5, 2021
NXP Semiconductors expects auto companies to pump the brakes on just-in-time
Aug. 4, 2021
Manufacturers struggle to grow inventories as supplier deliveries remain sluggish: ISM
Aug. 3, 2021
MCS Industries to FMC: MSC, COSCO unfair practices created $600K in damages
Aug. 3, 2021
5 charts show Amazon's growing logistics network as it puts inventory closer to consumers
Aug. 2, 2021
A congested freight environment shows no signs of improvement for peak
July 22, 2021
FMC to audit top 9 carriers as part of permanent program to oversee detention, demurrage
July 21, 2021
BNSF meters traffic from West Coast to Chicago
July 20, 2021
Walmart plans to automate 25 distribution centers with Symbotic
July 20, 2021
TSMC says semiconductor capacity will remain tight into 2022
July 19, 2021
Union Pacific pauses service from West Coast to Chicago as congestion hits inland terminals
July 16, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond teams up with Roadie for same-day delivery
July 15, 2021
Higher contract rates pull volume from spot truck market
July 14, 2021
Stockouts worsen for the chemical industry as shipping delays exacerbate inventory woes
July 13, 2021
Walmart will add transportation pillar to Project Gigaton
July 13, 2021
Biden takes aim at consolidation in ocean, rail with new executive order on increasing competition
July 9, 2021
Detention and demurrage were hotly debated pre-pandemic. Congestion made it worse.
July 8, 2021
Airfreight demand returns to pre-pandemic levels, but capacity could take longer to materialize
July 8, 2021
SKU rationalization helps Bed Bath & Beyond achieve 95% in-stock level
July 6, 2021
Ford limits production at multiple factories through July due to semiconductor shortages
July 6, 2021
Timeline: How the Suez Canal blockage unfolded across supply chains
July 6, 2021
Zebra to buy Fetch Robotics as interest in warehouse automation grows
July 2, 2021
HB Fuller leans on 'strong supplier relationships' to navigate shortages, tight freight market
July 1, 2021
Flexport, Convoy integration enables automated transloading
June 30, 2021
Winnebago grapples with a 'year's worth of demand' in backlog
June 29, 2021
Ocean carrier reliability falls 35 points from last May as congestion persists
June 29, 2021
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE complete integration with Maersk's TradeLens
June 28, 2021
FedEx to add 16 automated facilities ahead of peak season
June 25, 2021
Yantian resumes full operations, backlog expected to linger up to a month
June 24, 2021
Last year, the Transpacific was a 'nightmare.' It's only gotten worse.
June 24, 2021
US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE
June 23, 2021
The inventory-to-sales ratio reveals a divide between retail and automotive
June 22, 2021
6 charts show the effects of Yantian port congestion
June 22, 2021
Supply chain constraints, spot posts push up trucking rates
June 21, 2021
Patent Pending: Walmart's idea for just-in-time, FourKites' plan for predictive visibility
June 18, 2021
Tariffs, pandemic may not be enough to drive reshoring
June 17, 2021
FMC commissioners back audits of ocean carrier detention and demurrage
June 16, 2021
Cluster analysis can help determine where to store inventory, reduce split shipments
June 15, 2021
Out-of-stocks cost Chewy an estimated $40M in sales
June 15, 2021
Railroads post strong volume but struggle with congestion
June 14, 2021
Wilmington Air Park, once abandoned by DHL, is brought to life by Amazon Air
June 14, 2021
UPS adds dynamic routing to ORION, saving 2-4 miles per driver
June 11, 2021
Low capacity keeps airfreight rates high between Asia and US
June 10, 2021
White House supply chain report outlines reshoring ambitions
June 9, 2021
Circle K invests in 100 Geek+ robots to speed store replenishment
June 8, 2021
HP, Dell adjust supply chains as shortages linger
June 3, 2021
'No longer a test': Locus Robotics to deploy 2K robots at DHL warehouses
June 2, 2021
American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation
June 1, 2021
Supply chains stick with lean methods despite inventory woes
June 1, 2021
As storms become more frequent and volatile, some ports plan for the risk — but most do not
June 1, 2021
Coronavirus surge in India hits raw materials, manufacturing across multiple industries
May 28, 2021
UPS offers tracking tech, logistics and warehousing in pharma cold chain service
May 27, 2021
Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina
May 26, 2021
Manufacturers focus on cycle times, delivered costs
May 25, 2021
Foot Locker: Stage is set for inventory improvement as port congestion eases
May 25, 2021
FedEx piles on peak surcharges with increases set for June
May 24, 2021
Demand, container shortages drive Zim contract rates up 50%
May 21, 2021
Target taps into tech acquisitions as it expands supply chain network
May 20, 2021
Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts
May 19, 2021
Pandemic drives interest in automation, robot orders tick up
May 18, 2021
A fractured bridge, a closed pipeline and the fragile backbone of the nation's supply chain
May 18, 2021
Yeti works to improve stockouts with inventory down 9%
May 17, 2021
Toyota, citing lessons learned from 2011 earthquake, expects no major semiconductor impact
May 14, 2021
Wayfair adds fulfillment capacity, scales forwarding to help supply chain flow
May 13, 2021
Maersk pursues M&A for end-to-end logistics, moves to 'larger targets'
May 12, 2021
Manufacturing, competing with distribution, struggles to attract labor
May 11, 2021
FMC picks 24 shippers to advise it on container issues
May 11, 2021
Sea-to-air conversions drive up airfreight rates on Transpacific
May 10, 2021
Maersk increases contract volumes, hikes renewal rates
May 6, 2021
CH Robinson reprices contracts, hikes rates as truck capacity remains tight
May 5, 2021
Supply chains play inventory catch-up against a growing backlog of orders
May 4, 2021
Triton grows container fleet with $2.6B investment
May 4, 2021
Ford doubles down on lean in the face of semiconductor shortage
May 3, 2021
Amazon's logistics build-out yields more data, accurate delivery estimates
April 30, 2021
Amazon insources logistics with a growing network of delivery stations
April 27, 2021
UPS expands weekend capacity, pricing to 'remain firm'
April 27, 2021
Suez effects to stretch into June, container shortage to worsen
April 26, 2021
Patent Pending: Amazon plans for packing with the right fit, eBay says buses are for drones too
April 22, 2021
Ceva Logistics adds guaranteed airfreight capacity in volatile market
April 22, 2021
5 freight technologies send supply chains on a greener path
April 21, 2021
Warehouse rents rise, vacancies fall as import surge strains port markets
April 21, 2021
54% of companies plan to up spending on inventory planning: MHI
April 20, 2021
Kansas City Southern moves forward with offer from Canadian National
April 20, 2021
Ports break records with off-peak import deluge in March
April 19, 2021
TSMC plans $100B investment to battle semiconductor shortages
April 16, 2021
Supply chains brace for container issues, blank sailings as ships cleared from Suez arrive at ports
April 15, 2021
9 charts show the highs and lows of supply chains in Q1
April 14, 2021
How the pandemic impacted demand at FedEx, Clorox and C&S Wholesale
April 14, 2021
GreyOrange, Tompkins Robotics team up on 'zero walk' fulfillment
April 13, 2021
Conagra incurs $15M in supply chain costs to keep up with demand
April 13, 2021
How the pandemic drove retailers to on-demand warehousing
April 12, 2021
Lamb Weston reports higher transport costs after pivot to spot trucking
April 9, 2021
Ever Given, general average and why shippers will share the costs of a ship's rescue
April 8, 2021
Auto industry calls on government to fund semiconductor capacity
April 7, 2021
Cardboard prices reach record high amid e-commerce demand
April 6, 2021
Tight trucking capacity won't ease until later in 2021
April 6, 2021
Chewy boosts automated fulfillment network through new warehouses and retrofits
April 5, 2021
Walmart, H&M among retailers in US most exposed to Suez Canal disruptions
March 31, 2021
Boston Dynamics stretches into warehouse game with material-handling robot
March 30, 2021
Suez backlog starts moving, but port congestion expected to follow
March 30, 2021
Shippers assess impact to cargo as Ever Given is freed from Suez Canal
March 29, 2021
Container ships steer toward longer route around Cape of Good Hope to avoid Suez Canal
March 26, 2021
Ever Given and the Suez Canal: A list of affected ships and what delays mean for shippers
March 25, 2021
Nike's imports drop 39% amid port congestion, straining inventory
March 24, 2021
Inventory levels tumble, threatening retailers' spring and summer sales
March 23, 2021
E-commerce boom keeps rents high in undersupplied warehouse market: CBRE
March 23, 2021
Williams-Sonoma to expand manufacturing, distribution capacity by up to 30%
March 22, 2021
6 charts show how a pandemic upended retail supply chains
March 22, 2021
Kansas City Southern, Canadian Pacific agree to $29B deal
March 22, 2021
FedEx Express rates expected to remain elevated for next 12 months
March 19, 2021
Honda, Toyota limit production amid Port of LA congestion, supply shortages
March 18, 2021
Imports spike at ports across US, Hapag-Lloyd warns of terminal congestion
March 17, 2021
CPGs report higher supply chain costs with no signs of dropping this year
March 16, 2021
UNFI expects automated DCs to double pick speed
March 16, 2021
Buffer inventory, e-commerce growth buoys warehouse demand: Prologis
March 15, 2021
Yeti tests Port Houston in bid to avoid congestion
March 12, 2021
Big Lots to add 2 distribution centers to speed replenishment of palletized, big and bulky inventory
March 11, 2021
Dick's fulfills 70% of orders from stores, cuts delivery estimates 10%
March 10, 2021
A tumultuous year of ocean shipping prompts a rethink of contracts
March 10, 2021
Tight ocean market, extended lead times push shippers to airfreight
March 9, 2021
Foot Locker cites port congestion for nearly 24% drop in inventory
March 8, 2021
Shippers consider redirecting cargo away from congested California ports
March 5, 2021
FMC, lawmakers meet to discuss container practices, whether carriers violate Shipping Act
March 4, 2021
Inventories drop with no signs of softening demand: ISM
March 3, 2021
'Right thing to do,' financial benefits drive supply chain investments in sustainability: Gartner
March 2, 2021
Target expands sortation center model to optimize store fulfillment
March 2, 2021
Wayfair cites ocean shipping disruption, port congestion for in-stock issues
March 1, 2021
Crocs: Redundancy in ocean freight contracts takes priority over cost
Feb. 26, 2021
Biden orders review of US supply chains after a year of shortages, delays
Feb. 25, 2021
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems consolidates warehouse space with digital logistics center
Feb. 24, 2021
Why the automotive supply chain is in a semiconductor jam
Feb. 23, 2021
No rate relief in sight for ocean shippers as Lunar New Year passes
Feb. 23, 2021
Amazon hands over delivery data to researchers for MIT route planning contest
Feb. 22, 2021
Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'
Feb. 19, 2021
Shipper, trucker groups applaud FMC on 'strongest step' to demand container information from carriers
Feb. 18, 2021
Expeditors: 'Severely' misaligned freight market spikes ocean, air rates
Feb. 17, 2021
US secures 200M more vaccine doses from Pfizer, Moderna
Feb. 17, 2021
Supply chains divided on plans to increase safety stock, stick with lean methods
Feb. 16, 2021
4 charts show the effects of West Coast port congestion and supply chain delays
Feb. 16, 2021
Winter weather disrupts Western rail service, logistics networks
Feb. 16, 2021
Tight capacity puts pricing power in trucking's hands as spot, contract rates rise
Feb. 12, 2021
FMC to discuss 'big, huge step' related to detention, demurrage and container returns
Feb. 11, 2021
Maersk: Contract, short-term rates up across the board
Feb. 11, 2021
NRF expects record imports through June, with retailers buying goods early to ensure carrier space
Feb. 10, 2021
E-commerce warehouse productivity could improve up to 20% with greater automation: Prologis
Feb. 9, 2021
Clorox plans to double wipe production by year's end as it struggles to fill retail inventories
Feb. 9, 2021
Pfizer gets boost from DPA, adds suppliers to make 2B vaccine doses
Feb. 8, 2021
The Container Store: 3PL surcharges 'much more impactful' than expected
Feb. 5, 2021
Analysts see 'no underlying currents' to loosen tight airfreight capacity
Feb. 4, 2021
Amazon says fulfillment, logistics expansion will help it return to 1-day delivery
Feb. 3, 2021
Why the empty container math doesn't add up in US exporters' favor
Feb. 3, 2021
Manufacturers face price increases, shortages to start new year: PMI
Feb. 3, 2021
Warehouse hiring data shows how supply chains flexed up for peak
Feb. 2, 2021
UPS prepares for long-term capacity squeeze, moves toward 'personalized pricing'
Feb. 2, 2021
FMC calls on Biden to prioritize vaccines, PPE for port workers
Feb. 1, 2021
Boeing starts moving through 737 inventory backlog after FAA allows return to service
Jan. 29, 2021
Tight capacity pushes CH Robinson to the spot market, hikes prices 29%
Jan. 28, 2021
Is Lunar New Year the turning point for equipment shortages?
Jan. 27, 2021
Pick speed improves when augmented reality replaces paper: study
Jan. 26, 2021
Biden invokes DPA to combat supply shortages, but experts say it's no 'magic wand'
Jan. 26, 2021
Intermodal carloads up 12% but railroads struggle with trip plan compliance
Jan. 26, 2021
Ocean rates rose through January as ports report record year
Jan. 22, 2021
What does shipper of choice mean in 2021?
Jan. 21, 2021
BNSF: Network redundancy key to intermodal speed
Jan. 21, 2021
Rolled cargo ticks up at 75% of ports worldwide: Ocean Insights
Jan. 20, 2021
How supply chains adjusted demand forecasts during the pandemic
Jan. 19, 2021
Port of LA to roll out Control Tower with trucking, rail data
Jan. 19, 2021
FedEx announces Ground, Express surcharges beginning February, citing high volume
Jan. 15, 2021
Patent Pending: Walmart plans automated order picking, Target floats RFID for freight tracking
Jan. 15, 2021
Congestion could clog California ports into February, Hapag-Lloyd warns
Jan. 14, 2021
UPS, Verizon, Skyward partner on 5G drone delivery in Florida
Jan. 13, 2021
How DHL optimized packaging at warehouses to cut shipping costs
Jan. 12, 2021
CH Robinson, SAS bet real-time demand data can shorten freight bid windows
Jan. 12, 2021
Airfreight rates start 2021 on a decline following mediocre peak
Jan. 11, 2021
European shippers say ocean carriers broke contracts, call on regulators to step in
Jan. 7, 2021
Suppliers struggle with labor availability, slowing deliveries: ISM
Jan. 7, 2021
Amazon buys 11 planes to boost airfreight capacity
Jan. 6, 2021
Cardboard prices stayed flat as demand surged, but that might not last
Jan. 5, 2021
Analysts: Restocking in Q1 will keep trucking market hot
Jan. 5, 2021
Maersk works with stakeholders on port congestion, export issues
Jan. 4, 2021
Railroads leaned into PSR principles during the pandemic
Dec. 22, 2020
Pharma cold chain spend heats up, with a trend toward temperature-tracking sensors
Dec. 22, 2020
Airfreight rates from China to US rise 58% ahead of the holidays
Dec. 22, 2020
Refusing US export cargo may violate Shipping Act, FMC warns in letter to carrier association
Dec. 21, 2020
FDA authorizes Moderna coronavirus vaccine, paving way for distribution
Dec. 18, 2020
Pfizer vaccine deliveries turned around after becoming too cold
Dec. 18, 2020
JB Hunt: Rail ramp congestion disrupts intermodal service in Los Angeles, Chicago
Dec. 17, 2020
Container movement lags at Port of Los Angeles as unseasonably high imports arrive
Dec. 16, 2020
Pandemic pushed manufacturers to greater analytics adoption: survey
Dec. 15, 2020
Containers, port congestion subject of upcoming FMC meetings with 6 ocean carriers
Dec. 15, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine distribution by the numbers
Dec. 14, 2020
Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is FDA-authorized. How the supply chain has been preparing for this moment.
Dec. 11, 2020
FedEx, UPS collaborate on VIP treatment for coronavirus vaccine deliveries
Dec. 11, 2020
Executive of the Year: Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles
Dec. 9, 2020
CBRE: Holiday sales expected to generate $70.5B in returns
Dec. 8, 2020
Port of Long Beach terminals commit to 50% dual transactions
Dec. 8, 2020
FedEx will partner with McKesson on vaccine distribution, expand cold storage locations by 28% in 2021
Dec. 4, 2020
Ocean carriers push shippers to use 20-foot containers with 40-foot in short supply
Dec. 3, 2020
Manufacturers report 'significant delays' due to port congestion, rising coronavirus cases
Dec. 2, 2020
Eli Lilly adopts automation to process COVID-19 tests in line with pharma industry trend toward robotics
Dec. 1, 2020
Drewry: As vessel operating costs increase 4.5%, shippers should focus on capacity
Dec. 1, 2020
FAA: First flight for coronavirus vaccine distribution takes off
Nov. 30, 2020
UPS amps up dry ice production to ready coronavirus vaccine distribution
Nov. 25, 2020
Bark adds distribution center for BarkBox fulfillment capacity
Nov. 24, 2020
Cargo rollovers rise as Maersk rolls more than 1 in 3 shipments in October
Nov. 24, 2020
Planting the seeds of a cannabis supply chain
Nov. 24, 2020
Supply chain bottlenecks prompt FMC investigation into container movement
Nov. 23, 2020
Air cargo shippers navigate a turbulent year
Nov. 20, 2020
CH Robinson: Importers have left nearly $1B in China tariff refunds on the table
Nov. 19, 2020
Maersk expects higher contract rates to follow uptick in spot prices
Nov. 19, 2020
Restocking is 'alive and well,' giving intermodal its best month ever
Nov. 18, 2020
IDC: Pharmaceutical industry ups inventory levels as OTIF rates fall
Nov. 17, 2020
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine presents fewer cold chain hurdles than Pfizer
Nov. 16, 2020
Walmart adds 'pop-up' direct-to-consumer fulfillment capacity at 42 distribution centers
Nov. 13, 2020
What we know about Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine distribution plan
Nov. 11, 2020
Inventory roller coaster expected to trend upward after August lows
Nov. 10, 2020
Patent Pending: Target's plan to simulate supply chain flow
Nov. 10, 2020
Airfreight rates climb as peak nears
Nov. 9, 2020
Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
Nov. 6, 2020
XPO: Early peak boosts last mile, supply chain outsourcing
Nov. 6, 2020
Carriers talk of adding capacity as tight trucking market continues to raise rates
Nov. 5, 2020
Sealed Air, packaging suppliers shift to serve e-commerce 'mega trend'
Nov. 4, 2020
Automation upgrades warehouse execution systems to essential status
Nov. 3, 2020
Supplier deliveries slow as manufacturers await election results: ISM
Nov. 3, 2020
FedEx readies for 'peak on top of peak' with 4 tech investments
Oct. 30, 2020
Norfolk Southern works to woo shippers with 'truck-like' offerings
Oct. 29, 2020
Ocean carriers add 'unprecedented' capacity on Transpacific
Oct. 28, 2020
Supply chain visibility is 'awfully low,' but improving it can aid operations goals
Oct. 27, 2020
Maersk partners with COVID-19 vaccine developer on distribution plan
Oct. 27, 2020
How BMW turned Spartanburg, South Carolina, into a supply chain hub
Oct. 27, 2020
DSV adds Transatlantic airfreight capacity to match demand for peak
Oct. 26, 2020
Why carrier data is key to solving intermodal's visibility issues
Oct. 23, 2020
CSX nabs intermodal shippers from tight trucking market, says it has room to grow
Oct. 22, 2020
Prologis: Warehouse rental prices are trending upward
Oct. 21, 2020
Retailers face operational, logistical hurdles in pandemic-driven switch to ship from store
Oct. 20, 2020
Alibaba to offer B2B e-commerce training for manufacturing suppliers
Oct. 20, 2020
Kansas City Southern examines missed connections to improve 60% trip plan compliance
Oct. 19, 2020
China's largest warehouse operator forms joint venture to build logistics infrastructure in Vietnam
Oct. 16, 2020
Equipment prices quadruple as Transpacific volume surge creates Asia container shortage
Oct. 15, 2020
DSV adds China-Europe trucking route as air, ocean alternative
Oct. 14, 2020
Supply chain pros embrace AI for forecasting, inventory despite limitations during pandemic
Oct. 13, 2020
Intermodal volume swells to 4th-strongest month of all time amid restocking, e-commerce boom
Oct. 13, 2020
CMA CGM reboots e-commerce site following cyberattack
Oct. 12, 2020
FMC investigates claims ocean carriers are unfairly billing 3PLs, forwarders, brokers
Oct. 8, 2020
Patent Pending: Toyota's plan to manage autonomous cross docking
Oct. 8, 2020
Transpacific rates nearly triple last year's despite record high capacity in Golden Week
Oct. 7, 2020
Warehouse employment is at an all-time high
Oct. 6, 2020
KeepTruckin partners with Uber Freight, brokers on real-time visibility
Oct. 6, 2020
Surge in imports congests West Coast ports, leads to calls for more dual transactions
Oct. 5, 2020
Supplier deliveries slow, raw material costs rise as manufacturing improves: ISM
Oct. 2, 2020
CBP blocks imports from major palm oil producer over forced labor allegations
Oct. 1, 2020
Capacity constraints limit air cargo's ability to bounce back
Sept. 30, 2020
Auto suppliers restart with leaner inventories, aggressive cost-cutting: Moody's
Sept. 29, 2020
Were supply chains too lean during the pandemic? A survey shows an industry divided.
Sept. 29, 2020
Geodis secures dedicated airfreight lane between Asia and Europe to ease capacity crunch
Sept. 28, 2020
CMA CGM suspects malware attack led to data breach
Sept. 28, 2020
FedEx teams up with Reliable Robotics on autonomous cargo planes
Sept. 25, 2020
UK government warns of 7K lorry lines at ports after break from EU
Sept. 24, 2020
Ocean carriers seek dismissal of ATA's FMC chassis complaint
Sept. 23, 2020
Supply chains struggle to maintain PPE inventory months into pandemic
Sept. 22, 2020
How the pandemic is changing supply chain education
Sept. 22, 2020
CH Robinson launches freight procurement tool to provide annual bid alternatives
Sept. 22, 2020
RBC: Amazon Logistics' planned 2020 growth exceeds previous 3 years combined
Sept. 21, 2020
Patent Pending: Automating goods-to-person picking from warehouse floor to ceiling
Sept. 18, 2020
August import volume swells above 2019 levels as retailers restock, prep for holidays
Sept. 17, 2020
Amazon Air booms as worldwide air cargo falls
Sept. 16, 2020
Robotics can help with pick speed and social distancing, but warehouse design is key
Sept. 15, 2020
FedEx will ring in new year with price hikes, surcharges
Sept. 15, 2020
AmCham: 71% of businesses have no plans to leave China despite souring trade relations
Sept. 14, 2020
Transpacific rates more than double, capacity constraints create 'nightmare' for shippers
Sept. 11, 2020
Walmart pilots drone delivery for groceries with Flytrex
Sept. 10, 2020
Pandemic complicates supplier audits, increases modern slavery risk in Asian manufacturing hubs
Sept. 9, 2020
5 charts show CPG inventory challenges
Sept. 8, 2020
Port of LA launches dashboard to break down forecasted volume for incoming cargo
Sept. 8, 2020
FedEx opens Foreign Trade Zone in El Paso, Texas, as trade war and pandemic increase shipper interest
Sept. 4, 2020
Ball plans new aluminum plant to counter can shortage
Sept. 3, 2020
Airfreight rates expected to stay elevated through peak due to loss of belly capacity
Sept. 2, 2020
In-store pick and pack starts with inventory visibility
Sept. 1, 2020
Amazon Prime Air gets FAA clearance for drone delivery on 'highly rural' test range
Sept. 1, 2020
Q3 ocean volume on par with 2019, but Transpacific rates jump nearly 50%
Aug. 31, 2020
Patent Pending: Walmart's plan for trailer prioritization at loading docks
Aug. 28, 2020
Walmart: More than 2K suppliers are participating in Project Gigaton
Aug. 27, 2020
Drewry: Ocean reefer cargo expected to grow nearly 4% annually until 2024
Aug. 26, 2020
Warehousing, manufacturing employment below pre-pandemic levels as peak nears
Aug. 25, 2020
CH Robinson allows real-time pricing, instant booking with TMS integrations
Aug. 25, 2020
DHL to hire 7K associates, increase automation in prep for peak
Aug. 24, 2020
Case accusing carriers, chassis pool operators of 'sweetheart deal' moves forward after judge denies stay
Aug. 21, 2020
Maersk bullish on remainder of 2020 after increasing rates 4.5% in Q2
Aug. 20, 2020
Peak season in a pandemic: What happens to freight rates and capacity?
Aug. 20, 2020
UPS' intentional approach to tight capacity will mean higher rates for shippers: UBS
Aug. 19, 2020
Reopening draws down inventory, but volatility expected for remainder of year
Aug. 18, 2020
Ports show mixed results on imports ahead of back-to-school season
Aug. 18, 2020
Shippers turn to regional carriers to handle increased volume
Aug. 17, 2020
Imports rose in July. Has peak come early or are supply chains making up for lost time?
Aug. 14, 2020
DHL rolls out AI-based pick routing tool that integrates with WMS, ERP
Aug. 13, 2020
Transpacific rates swell as retail restocking revives import volume
Aug. 12, 2020
Diageo falls short on packaging weight reduction goal
Aug. 11, 2020
Railroads voice wary optimism for peak as freight volumes make slow progress in July
Aug. 11, 2020
XPO says tech, automation interest is leading shippers to outsource more of their supply chains
July 31, 2020
CH Robinson draws airfreight demand with belly capacity down 70% in June
July 30, 2020
Harley-Davidson revamps inventory management, cuts production
July 29, 2020
The pandemic has complicated the WMS procurement process
July 28, 2020
Tight truckload market pushes up spot rates in June
July 28, 2020
Maersk to charge fee starting in September for shippers manually booking, amending documents
July 27, 2020
DHL adds Foreign Trade Zone in Texas with plans for 3 more
July 24, 2020
United Airlines stands out with 36% revenue growth in cargo
July 23, 2020
Walmart's planned South Carolina warehouse will increase Port of Charleston volume 5%
July 22, 2020
Flooding in China disrupts medical, PPE suppliers. Shippers should expect delays
July 21, 2020
MIT, CSCMP: 35% of companies lack supply chain sustainability goals
July 20, 2020
Port of LA: 2020 volume will be lowest since Great Recession
July 16, 2020
73% of companies experienced supply-side disruption due to pandemic
July 16, 2020
FAA says airlines can clear seats for cargo as airfreight rates, new coronavirus cases rise
July 15, 2020
Robots, automation seen as solutions to social distancing hurdles in supply chain
July 14, 2020
CH Robinson, Microsoft partner on inventory visibility platform
July 14, 2020
Southeast US warehousing markets to grow as supply chains opt for China+1 strategies
July 13, 2020
How an expanded US footprint would add resilience to TSMC's supply chain
July 13, 2020
Patent Pending: Can't sign for your package? Just let UPS track your phone's location
July 10, 2020
NRF forecasts lowest peak season since 2014
July 9, 2020
Standards from DCSA enable automated sharing of vessel schedules
July 8, 2020
Intel's automated inventory planning: How it swapped 'rule-of-thumb' for algorithms
July 7, 2020
Rail volumes make 'slow recovery' but KCS keeps capacity tight
July 7, 2020
May airfreight data hints at recovery, FedEx doesn't expect capacity to normalize until 2021
July 6, 2020
Maersk acquires KGH Customs Services for $281M
July 6, 2020
MIT, Ava, Greater Boston Food Bank partner on COVID-fighting robot
July 1, 2020
MSC adds instant quotes to website
July 1, 2020
Consumer demand: The big supply chain question mark
June 30, 2020
Freight market shows slight improvement in May
June 29, 2020
Nike increases digital fulfillment capacity 3x due to pandemic
June 26, 2020
Boeing asks supplier to cut back production citing pandemic, high inventory
June 25, 2020
Carriers reinstate capacity on Transpacific route after rates rise 50%
June 24, 2020
Sales plummeted 14% in April leaving companies with bulging inventories
June 23, 2020
Shippers should embed carrier financial health into resilience plans as pandemic upends logistics
June 23, 2020
Airfreight rates from China to US begin falling back to earth
June 22, 2020
Prologis: Demand for warehouse space will rise alongside e-commerce growth
June 18, 2020
Automotive rail volume remains below pre-pandemic levels as factories reopen
June 17, 2020
More automation means more reusable packaging: survey
June 16, 2020
CMA CGM adds $200 per TEU peak surcharge for July as rates soar
June 16, 2020
FedEx, UPS on-time performance falls in May
June 15, 2020
Port of LA's Seroka calls for nationwide data sharing portal
June 12, 2020
Descartes boosts digital bona fides with $12M Kontainers acquisition
June 11, 2020
UPS expands healthcare footprint, shifting focus to vaccines
June 10, 2020
Supply chain median salary 24% higher than national median, gender gap narrows
June 10, 2020
Inventory management a top skill for 58% of supply chain pros: survey
June 9, 2020
Blank capacity nears 4M TEUs with carriers planning Q3 cancellations
June 8, 2020
Patent Pending: Target's plan for a store-fulfillment manager
June 5, 2020
Airfreight capacity falls 42%, 'damaging' global supply chains
June 5, 2020
Amazon Air's fleet expansion is a bid for logistics domination
June 4, 2020
Manufacturers tap into WMS, ERP for end-to-end data management
June 2, 2020
Alibaba integrates freight procurement into B2B e-commerce site
June 2, 2020
Lineage Logistics pens deal with Henningsen Cold Storage, continuing acquisition spree
June 1, 2020
Cross-border postal exchanges fall 21% through pandemic
May 29, 2020
Rail companies cut capacity as volume slides 20%
May 27, 2020
Ocean carriers restore sailings but not enough to indicate a rebound
May 26, 2020
Amazon studies anti-collision method for robots to increase throughput
May 26, 2020
FAA exemption allows cargo to travel in passenger seats
May 22, 2020
2 Ford facilities reopen for second time in a week
May 21, 2020
Experts: 3 ways coronavirus has shifted supply chains' focus
May 20, 2020
Volkswagen boosts manufacturing volume with automated operations planning
May 19, 2020
Coronavirus adds to complications heading into hurricane season
May 19, 2020
Daimler temporarily suspends production in Alabama over supplier issues
May 18, 2020
Patent Pending: FedEx envisions automated picking process
May 15, 2020
64% of manufacturers say reshoring is likely following pandemic: survey
May 14, 2020
Cass: April volume hits 'recessionary levels,' capacity cuts remain open question
May 14, 2020
Maersk plans for 140 blank sailings, up to 25% volume drop in second quarter
May 13, 2020
Your business is essential. How do you protect workers during a pandemic?
May 12, 2020
Union Pacific cites pandemic, trucking market for end of cold chain service
May 12, 2020
Warehouse capacity contracts as imports arrive amid low demand, closed storefronts
May 12, 2020
Target to acquire Deliv tech as the last-mile startup shuts down
May 11, 2020
Rail carriers cut capacity as intermodal volume drops 17% in April, the largest fall since 2009
May 7, 2020
Coronavirus hit XPO revenue in Q1 despite demand surge from some shippers
May 5, 2020
As trucking demand craters in April, rates follow
May 5, 2020
Quarterly inventories fall for first time since 2018
May 4, 2020
Cummins: Supplier visibility, Mexico production are top supply chain concerns
May 1, 2020
Freighters grapple with high demand as airfreight capacity drops 23% in March
April 30, 2020
3M cites supply chain shift for getting a grip on pandemic demand
April 28, 2020
Pandemic could cost Tractor Supply an extra $50M in operations spend
April 28, 2020
Blank sailings have reached their scheduled peak
April 28, 2020
UAW says May start is too early for automotive manufacturing
April 27, 2020
Inside Ceva Logistics' approach to managing GM's ventilator supply chain
April 23, 2020
6 charts show how PSR changed rail
April 22, 2020
Manufacturers call on government to incentivize production pivots to PPE
April 22, 2020
35% of ports say demand for food, medical supplies storage increased
April 21, 2020
How a new framework can improve an existing inventory management system
April 20, 2020
90-day delay of tariff payments does not include Trump administration duties on Chinese goods
April 20, 2020
CMA CGM offers container storage to shippers navigating port congestion
April 9, 2020
NRF: March import volume expected to hit 5-year low
April 8, 2020
Warehouse storage should consider SKU correlation and picker traffic, study finds
April 7, 2020
Blank sailings, idle automotive manufacturing hit March rail volume
April 7, 2020
Global air cargo capacity falls for first time in 3 years
April 6, 2020
Patent Pending: IBM floats process for computers to make bidding decisions
April 2, 2020
FMC creates teams to address coronavirus-related cargo challenges
April 1, 2020
Inventory, network optimization among most widely adopted supply chain technologies
March 31, 2020
2M Alliance announces blank sailings on 21% on Asia-Europe trade
March 30, 2020
Ocean carriers blank sailings on Transpacific, European routes as importer demand drops
March 27, 2020
What procurement managers should expect from a 'bullwhip on crack'
March 26, 2020
India, Bangladesh extend lockdowns, factories remain closed
March 26, 2020
So only 12% of supply chain pros are using AI? Apparently.
March 24, 2020
Ports shift operations, hours in coronavirus response
March 20, 2020
US automakers study medical manufacturing as coronavirus squeezes capacity
March 19, 2020
European, US manufacturers shut down as China comes back online
March 18, 2020
53% of US manufacturers expect operational impact from coronavirus: survey
March 17, 2020
Trucking demand surges as retailers restock
March 17, 2020
Shippers see lower bunker fees as ocean freight demand, oil prices drop
March 17, 2020
Struggling intermodal meets further headwinds with coronavirus
March 16, 2020
Patent Pending: Walmart's plan for reducing empty miles
March 13, 2020
Airfreight rates from China to US climb 27% in 2 weeks as demand surpasses capacity
March 12, 2020
44% of supply chain pros have no plan for China supply disruption
March 11, 2020
Goldman: Coronavirus could reduce profits 3.6% for manufacturers
March 10, 2020
What tech and metrics do you need for omnichannel?
March 9, 2020
Coronavirus adds hurdle for air cargo industry saddled with demand slump
March 9, 2020
Costco: It could take weeks to reach routine supply chain operations
March 6, 2020
Chinese port calls trend toward normalcy
March 4, 2020
Each industrial robot displaces 1.6 workers: report
March 3, 2020
Blank sailings, demand drop could cost carriers a combined $1.9B
March 3, 2020
Coronavirus renders nearly 9% of container shipping fleets inactive
Feb. 28, 2020
China manufacturing hubs face greatest risk from sea-level rise: report
Feb. 26, 2020
Revenue concerns spread outside China with coronavirus cases
Feb. 26, 2020
Internal actors account for 30% of cyberattacks in manufacturing
Feb. 25, 2020
Toyota restarts manufacturing at 4 Chinese facilities shuttered by coronavirus
Feb. 25, 2020
Shippers turn to air freight as Chinese factories come back online
Feb. 24, 2020
Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management
Feb. 20, 2020
Coronavirus could reduce electronics and automobiles output by millions of units, research finds
Feb. 20, 2020
Carriers report reefer, truck shortages in China's stalled supply chains
Feb. 19, 2020
With the promise of faster speed, inventory moves closer to consumers
Feb. 18, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak leads to supply shortages for Apple
Feb. 18, 2020
Gucci shuffles inventory to minimize coronavirus impact
Feb. 14, 2020
Searches for suppliers outside China double as coronavirus spreads
Feb. 13, 2020
Maersk's new CFO brings M&A experience to shipping giant
Feb. 12, 2020
XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation
Feb. 11, 2020
Flexible plastic makes up 28% of global packaging: report
Feb. 10, 2020
87% of US businesses in China expect coronavirus to impact revenue
Feb. 10, 2020
Patent Pending: Zebra's plan for managing large RFID populations
Feb. 7, 2020
Trucking companies blame slow manufacturing for rough 2019 volumes
Feb. 6, 2020
Hyundai, Airbus stop production as coronavirus leaves manufacturers scrambling
Feb. 5, 2020
How manufacturers are preparing for the next recession
Feb. 4, 2020
East Coast ports see growth in 2019 while West Coast imports fall
Feb. 3, 2020
Operations, trade flows halt as coronavirus spreads
Jan. 31, 2020
McCormick plans to drop up to $350M on transition to SAP ERP
Jan. 30, 2020
Union Pacific releases new APIs to increase visibility for shippers
Jan. 30, 2020
Supply chains plan for coronavirus disruption
Jan. 29, 2020
What's the right forecasting method? It depends on your data.
Jan. 28, 2020
Supply chains can't rely on blockchain standards set by banking, insurance
Jan. 27, 2020
Waymo expands autonomous truck tests to Texas, New Mexico
Jan. 24, 2020
Demand signals show signs of life, but trucking industry still struggling
Jan. 23, 2020
Fastenal's fleet drags on margins, but still a competitive advantage CEO says
Jan. 21, 2020
How wearables compare: Head-mounted, wrist worn or gloves?
Jan. 21, 2020
California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction
Jan. 16, 2020
Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains
Jan. 16, 2020
US will increase exports to China by $200B under phase 1 deal
Jan. 15, 2020
Panama Canal adds fees, changes booking as it fights drought
Jan. 15, 2020
Spending on robotics forecast to exceed $112B in 2020: IDC
Jan. 13, 2020
Boeing supplier's 2.8K layoffs highlight scale of supply chain disruption
Jan. 13, 2020
California state court rules AB5 doesn't apply to trucking, LA to appeal
Jan. 9, 2020
Air cargo continues slump, down for 13th straight month
Jan. 9, 2020
Walmart petitions court ruling requiring retailer to pay $54.6M to drivers
Jan. 8, 2020
Manufacturing, supply chain see greatest cost savings from AI: McKinsey
Jan. 7, 2020
Knight-Swift, DAT team up on rate forecasting
Jan. 7, 2020
Trade tensions drag manufacturing to lowest level since 2009
Jan. 6, 2020
Patent Pending: Is warehousing Alphabet's next moonshot?
Jan. 3, 2020
Judge extends restraining order temporarily exempting trucking from AB5
Jan. 2, 2020
Trucking braces for impact as uncertainty surrounds California's AB5 law
Dec. 23, 2019
Knight-Swift lowers earnings guidance citing market trends
Dec. 20, 2019
2019 holiday returns could reach $41.6B: CBRE
Dec. 20, 2019
Fiat, PSA merger could create $1.6B in procurement savings
Dec. 19, 2019
Convoy fully automates brokerage, matching and pricing on select lanes
Dec. 17, 2019
Boeing halts 737 Max production, suppliers brace for impact
Dec. 17, 2019
How Celect optimized Urban Outfitter's e-commerce fulfillment
Dec. 16, 2019
Rail volume down for 9th straight month in November
Dec. 16, 2019
Patent Pending: IBM's plan for vehicle platooning on the blockchain
Dec. 12, 2019
Amazon, FedEx and UPS see drop in Cyber Week on-time deliveries
Dec. 12, 2019
Demand for air cargo descends for a year straight
Dec. 11, 2019
How RFID can enable omnichannel
Dec. 10, 2019
Roadrunner sells flatbed business for $30M as it downsizes assets
Dec. 10, 2019
Celadon Group files for bankruptcy, ceases operations
Dec. 9, 2019
Innovator of the Year: UPS' Flight Forward
Dec. 9, 2019
Patent Pending: Lineage Logistics tackles vehicle tracking, IBM's idea for order fulfillment
Dec. 6, 2019
Amazon, DHL, UPS gear up to test cargo bikes in New York City
Dec. 4, 2019
Amazon adds 200K workers, expands fleet for first peak season with one-day shipping
Dec. 4, 2019
US proposes tariffs on $2.4B in French goods
Dec. 3, 2019
Study: Increased use of robotics led to worker displacement in Midwest
Dec. 2, 2019
DHL cancels StreetScooter pilot expansion amid economic uncertainty
Dec. 2, 2019
Proposed rule gives DOC power to ban foreign electronics suppliers
Nov. 27, 2019
Will trucking see a turnaround in 2020?
Nov. 26, 2019
These 4 charts explain Amazon's fulfillment speed
Nov. 25, 2019
Anheuser-Busch makes first zero-emissions beer delivery
Nov. 25, 2019
Patent Pending: Nike's ship-from-store concept, Walmart's autonomous locker
Nov. 21, 2019
Amazon publishes list of more than 1K private label suppliers
Nov. 21, 2019
UPS plans to improve healthcare traceability with IoT-enabled logistics
Nov. 21, 2019
Private inventories grew by $67 billion in third quarter
Nov. 19, 2019
West Coast ports see volume drop, blame tariffs
Nov. 19, 2019
Patent Pending: Can UPS cut down cold chain costs with better data?
Nov. 15, 2019
Tesla selects Berlin for Gigafactory, skips UK citing Brexit uncertainty: report
Nov. 14, 2019
Judge temporarily blocks AB5 enforcement for trucking, citing merits of CTA suit
Nov. 13, 2019
Sanofi reduces chemical, water use more than 90% with continuous manufacturing
Nov. 12, 2019
This map is the first step to understanding risk in the food supply chain
Nov. 12, 2019
No growth in air freight volume for 11th straight month
Nov. 11, 2019
Patent Pending: FedEx eyes easier returns, Amazon marries drones and intermodal
Nov. 8, 2019
Workday to acquire procurement platform Scout RFP for $540M
Nov. 7, 2019
Roadrunner, hit by GM strike and malware attack, sells intermodal business for $51M
Nov. 6, 2019
Yeti's growing DTC business and what it means for operations
Nov. 5, 2019
Owner-operator truck drivers in California plan protests over AB5
Nov. 5, 2019
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd set fuel fees for shippers ahead of IMO 2020
Nov. 4, 2019
Convoy to allow carriers to bid directly to shippers on loads
Nov. 1, 2019
Patent Pending: UPS' drone mobile, Amazon and Walmart's sortation solution
Oct. 31, 2019
Zebra Technologies leaves China as tariffs take $10M bite out of profits
Oct. 31, 2019
Delta Cargo and Roadie offer same-day, cross-country delivery
Oct. 30, 2019
XPO cites pressure from 'industrial recession,' lowers revenue targets
Oct. 30, 2019
Switching from barcode to RFID can save on labor cost, product loss
Oct. 29, 2019
Traxens joins IBM, Port of Rotterdam on 'Container 42' tracking project
Oct. 29, 2019
Honeywell Robotics hub will focus on warehouse automation
Oct. 28, 2019
Patent Pending: Why did the Amazon delivery robot cross the road?
Oct. 25, 2019
Boeing will slow 787 production for 2 years, blaming trade war
Oct. 24, 2019
China to US ocean shipping rates fall 40%
Oct. 23, 2019
Warehouse or store? Picking the wrong place to unpack can cost you
Oct. 22, 2019
Amazon pushes back on worker injury report
Oct. 22, 2019
What is Part 135 and what does it mean for drone delivery?
Oct. 18, 2019
Patent Pending: Uber's plan for better freight matching, Walmart tackles store-based batching
Oct. 17, 2019
UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit, Parliament preps for weekend vote
Oct. 15, 2019
Drewry launches fuel pricing transparency tool ahead of IMO 2020
Oct. 15, 2019
Declining price of IoT sensors means greater use in manufacturing
Oct. 14, 2019
Suppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain
Oct. 14, 2019
Trump calls off Oct. 15 tariff increases
Oct. 11, 2019
Patent Pending: Amazon plans to automate unloading, Walmart envisions lasers for inventory
Oct. 11, 2019
Convoy: Bundling freight cuts carbon emissions 45%
Oct. 10, 2019
UPS to add 6K+ natural gas trucks to its fleet by 2022
Oct. 9, 2019
How carriers handle IMO 2020 could affect capacity: Drewry
Oct. 9, 2019
Fulfillment models can make or break retail profits
Oct. 8, 2019
BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific face lawsuits from dozens of shippers. Here's why.
Oct. 8, 2019
Patent Pending: Walmart plans for drone delivery, others tackle faster picking and the end of lost inventory
Oct. 4, 2019
CBP warns forced labor could be used in these 5 products
Oct. 3, 2019
As spot rates stay low, shippers hold off on contracts
Oct. 3, 2019
Roadrunner to downsize dry van business, layoff 450
Oct. 2, 2019
Convoy launches TMS tool to help shippers manage carriers
Oct. 1, 2019
10% growth in industrial robotics expected in 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
XPO shifts M&A strategy to focus on smaller deals after stock price drop: Analyst
Sept. 30, 2019
Amazon acquires customs broker INLT
Sept. 26, 2019
Coalition of shippers and carriers seeks zero-emission ocean shipping
Sept. 24, 2019
FedEx plans to hire 55K peak season workers
Sept. 24, 2019
More tech means higher labor productivity in the factory: survey
Sept. 23, 2019
Air cargo struggles due to trade war, Hong Kong disruptions
Sept. 23, 2019
US rail traffic down for 7th straight month in August
Sept. 20, 2019
76% of shippers using route, load optimization in sustainability efforts
Sept. 19, 2019
UBS: Tariffs, store closings mean easy pickings for off-price retailers
Sept. 18, 2019
FedEx plans to cut Express capacity, retire planes
Sept. 17, 2019
Convoy Now launch provides shippers access to real-time price data
Sept. 17, 2019
Grouping orders by SKU can save picking time, speed up fulfillment
Sept. 16, 2019
UPS reaches $8.4M settlement with US government for overcharging on deliveries
Sept. 16, 2019
Global supply chain startup funding at over $12B for the year: report
Sept. 13, 2019
DHL opens Chicago innovation center highlighting supply chain tech
Sept. 12, 2019
Trump: US will delay Oct. 1 tariff increase on Chinese goods by 2 weeks
Sept. 11, 2019
Survey: 80% of truck drivers blame detention for HOS compliance issues
Sept. 11, 2019
Amazon's inventory value up 25% as it begins next day shipping
Sept. 10, 2019
California Senate passes bill making it more difficult to classify workers as contractors
Sept. 10, 2019
Understanding the relationship between spot rates and truck orders can save shippers money
Sept. 9, 2019
Amazon and Wayfair could raise prices to offset tariffs: Bank of America
Sept. 6, 2019
How will dwindling coal freight affect rail shippers?
Sept. 5, 2019
Number of trucking companies out of business in 1st half of 2019 exceeds 2018 total
Sept. 4, 2019
Warehouse robotics companies raise hundreds of millions in VC funding
Sept. 3, 2019
FedEx to acquire freight forwarder Cargex
Aug. 30, 2019
Report: Procurement offices can see 45% cost reduction with digital transformation
Aug. 29, 2019
Which markets see the greatest demand for warehouses?
Aug. 29, 2019
NFI, Penske to deploy electric trucks in Southern California
Aug. 28, 2019
Spot rates from China to US drop 30% from last year
Aug. 27, 2019
With predictive maintenance, operators seek improved uptime
Aug. 26, 2019
FedEx Freight expands bulky home delivery to 80% of US population
Aug. 26, 2019
US to up all China tariffs 5 percentage points
Aug. 23, 2019
Long Beach City Council votes to study port automation
Aug. 22, 2019
XPO reaches $5.5M misclassification settlement
Aug. 22, 2019
FMCSA schedules public hearings on HOS changes
Aug. 20, 2019
Uber Freight's new web portal moves management from app to desktop
Aug. 20, 2019
3D printing can reduce lead times and inventory, but it's not for everything
Aug. 19, 2019
No growth in air cargo for 8th straight month in June
Aug. 19, 2019
Maersk: Trade war could pull down container volumes
Aug. 15, 2019
FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House
Aug. 15, 2019
How FedEx will fare post Amazon breakup
Aug. 9, 2019
4 ways to monitor the cold chain inside the warehouse
Aug. 9, 2019
Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery
Aug. 9, 2019
Groendyke Transport's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says
Aug. 8, 2019
Kodiak is hauling freight with self-driving trucks in Texas
Aug. 8, 2019
FedEx Ground won't renew delivery contract with Amazon
Aug. 7, 2019
Choosing the right fulfillment option is about weighing cost and speed
Aug. 6, 2019
XPO still working to make up for loss of largest customer
Aug. 6, 2019
Schneider shuts down First to Final Mile delivery due to 'poor operating performance'
Aug. 5, 2019
Trucking demand continues to show weakness in July
Aug. 5, 2019
Taco Bell blames supplier for the great tortilla shortage of 2019
Aug. 2, 2019
Watchdog finds fraud ring sent fake RFQs, orders to federal tech vendors
Aug. 1, 2019
Ports of Virginia, Savannah see record volumes
Aug. 1, 2019
Carriers ask Panama Canal to push back start date for new toll structure
July 31, 2019
Retailers look to outsource more e-commerce fulfillment
July 30, 2019
DB Schenker adds instant online quotes for ocean, air freight
July 30, 2019
West Coast ports blame tariffs for June import decline
July 29, 2019
Trucking groups lobby against excise tax on new trucks
July 26, 2019
LG Display looks to diversify suppliers over South Korea-Japan trade spat
July 25, 2019
E-commerce, larger ships increase real estate demand near ports
July 25, 2019
With Boris Johnson as UK leader, analysts see greater chance of a no-deal Brexit
July 23, 2019
Textile waste has increased 811% since 1960
July 23, 2019
New bill would increase access to capital for small manufacturers
July 17, 2019
Owner-operators average higher income than company truck drivers
July 17, 2019
Industrial water use down nearly 43% since 1985
July 16, 2019
The Panama Canal is thirsty. That's a problem for ocean carriers.
July 15, 2019
Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits
July 11, 2019
Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees
July 11, 2019
Textile sourcing from India, South Korea grows with trade war underway
July 10, 2019
A third of supply chain pros use robotics, but cost and ROI remain barriers
July 9, 2019
California Senate could hand port automation approvals to the state
July 9, 2019
Trucking demand, spot rates fall year-over-year in June
July 8, 2019
Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America
July 2, 2019
$16.5M settlement in XPO misclassification suit gets preliminary approval
July 2, 2019
Port of LA sued after canceling container hub agreement
July 1, 2019
LA City Council vetoes APM Terminals' automation permit
July 1, 2019
4 arguments from 7 days of USTR tariff hearings
June 28, 2019
Moody's: With port automation comes political risk
June 27, 2019
UPS' 893K-square-foot Indiana 'superhub' adds capacity, speed
June 27, 2019
IT line items grow by millions as supply chains seek efficiency, speed
June 25, 2019
Maersk Spot digital booking tool takes aim at cargo rollovers
June 25, 2019
56% of manufacturers say trade issues are a top concern
June 25, 2019
NRF: List 4 tariffs 'too large' for retailers to absorb
June 24, 2019
5G 'promises to transform' logistics industry: report
June 21, 2019
Port of LA Harbor Commission approves automation project despite union criticism
June 20, 2019
FMCSA denies UPS' exemption request on trainer experience
June 20, 2019
Port of Oakland puts electric power, fleets at center of zero-emissions strategy
June 19, 2019
Shippers 'blow up their budgets' in 2018, spending on logistics up 11.4%
June 19, 2019
Devices are a 1st step to warehouse automation
June 18, 2019
Long Beach import volume down 19.5% year-over-year
June 18, 2019
USTR hearing: 7 days of tariff testimony begin
June 17, 2019
Volvo's autonomous vehicle to haul DFDS containers to Swedish port
June 14, 2019
Panalpina pilots blockchain for ocean, air freight document tracking
June 13, 2019
Trucking industry takes to the Hill with 'competing ideas'
June 12, 2019
Northwest Seaport Alliance expands hours to improve turn times
June 12, 2019
Report: Nokia and Ericsson look to shift supply chains away from China
June 11, 2019
UPS: Millennial procurement professionals more likely to buy direct from manufacturer
June 11, 2019
Inventories grew by $123.7B in first quarter
June 10, 2019
Anheuser-Busch will expand work with BanQu after blockchain pilot
June 10, 2019
US to 'indefinitely' suspend Mexico tariffs
June 7, 2019
Texas, Michigan would be hit hardest by Mexico tariffs
June 7, 2019
Report: 35% of procurement execs expect trade risks to hike sourcing costs
June 6, 2019
Amazon deploys 'Pegasus' robots in sortation centers to reduce miss sorts
June 5, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd introduces container tracking, starting with 100K reefers
June 5, 2019
53% of manufacturers see increased margins with dropshipping
June 4, 2019
Van, reefer truck demand grows from April to May
June 4, 2019
Blackstone bets on warehousing market with $18.7B logistics deal
June 3, 2019
Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season
June 3, 2019
Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain
May 31, 2019
Deloitte forecasts slower growth in warehouse market
May 31, 2019
Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group
May 30, 2019
Estée Lauder to work with 1K farmers on palm oil cultivation
May 29, 2019
Majority of warehouse workers make more than $12 per hour
May 28, 2019
Multiple ports see double-digit growth in April
May 28, 2019
Goldman Sachs ups the odds of no-deal Brexit as May resigns
May 28, 2019
CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet
May 24, 2019
Best Buy 'actively engaged' as US seeks input on list 4 tariffs
May 24, 2019
Bangladesh factory oversight to transition to new council, prompting union concerns
May 23, 2019
Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS
May 23, 2019
UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history
May 22, 2019
Teamsters oppose proposed FMCSA pilot to lower driver age to 18
May 22, 2019
Report: Adoption of wearable operations tech to reach 90% in next decade
May 21, 2019
Nike, Adidas and others call on Trump to remove footwear from tariff list
May 21, 2019
Will autonomous trucks eliminate focus on HOS?
May 17, 2019
Report: Blockchain can tackle counterfeits, recoup revenue
May 16, 2019
Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list
May 15, 2019
Package growth not enough as USPS posts $2B losses
May 15, 2019
FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot
May 15, 2019
Warehouse employment highly concentrated in urban areas
May 14, 2019
Amazon expands Delivery Service Partners to current employees
May 13, 2019
Air cargo shows slight growth for 1st time in 4 months
May 13, 2019
Auburn University partners with 21 retail supply chain stakeholders on blockchain project
May 10, 2019
Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs
May 10, 2019
Seeing through the tiers: The importance of visibility in supply chains
May 9, 2019
Gartner: Supply chain blockchain pilots stalling because of technology immaturity
May 9, 2019
Survey: Supply chain professionals averaged 4% salary bump in 2018
May 9, 2019
Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track
May 8, 2019
Crocs shifts distribution center from Los Angeles to Ohio as demand spikes
May 7, 2019
Returns grow with e-commerce, reach 10% of sales
May 7, 2019
JB Hunt announces new drop-and-hook service with 500 trailers
May 7, 2019
Trade uncertainty hits Southern California ports
May 6, 2019
HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month
May 6, 2019
Verizon workers protest company's continued work with XPO
May 3, 2019
CMA CGM integrates instant quotes, booking into online portal
May 3, 2019
Amazon makes blockchain service platform generally available
May 2, 2019
Amazon: 1-day delivery doesn't require changes at fulfillment centers
May 1, 2019
Amazon Key, Ford unlock in-car delivery
May 1, 2019
Supply chains struggle to find talent to fill digital skills gap
April 30, 2019
Is progress enough? Forced labor risk persists in cotton supply chains
April 29, 2019
Port of Los Angeles calls for Cyber Resilience Center
April 29, 2019
Timeline: To Brexit and beyond. What's next for supply chains?
April 29, 2019
Walgreens hires its first global chief supply chain officer
April 26, 2019
Boeing counts on supply chain for recovery from 737 MAX grounding
April 26, 2019
Report: Digital transformation spending to reach $1.18T this year
April 25, 2019
Report: HMM seeks full membership in 2M alliance
April 24, 2019
Alphabet's Wing Aviation gets FAA approval for drone delivery
April 24, 2019
Autonomous vehicles, drones still face supply chain skeptics
April 23, 2019
Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available
April 23, 2019
XPO touts efforts to reduce warehouse energy use in first ever sustainability report
April 23, 2019
Walmart, HSBC reward supplier emission cuts with better loan terms
April 22, 2019
Convoy introduces application to handle drop-and-hook shipments
April 17, 2019
Report: Amazon stands up tents to expand logistics footprint
April 17, 2019
Board again delays decision on Port of LA automation project
April 17, 2019
Predictive analytics for operations grows 76% in 2 years
April 16, 2019
UPS leads $48M funding round for 3D printing startup
April 16, 2019
Spot rates drop 30% between US West Coast and Asia
April 16, 2019
Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end
April 15, 2019
Amazon buys robotics company Canvas Technology
April 11, 2019
Auto imports from Asia, Europe could fall 11% under proposed U.S. tariffs
April 11, 2019
Trucking volume increases in March, still lower than expected
April 11, 2019
Automation opportunities in procurement still fly under the radar
April 9, 2019
Janet Yellen sizes up the US impact of a hard Brexit
April 9, 2019
A majority of retailers struggle with inventory forecasting
April 9, 2019
8 strategies GE is using to mitigate tariff cost
April 8, 2019
SAP Ariba, American Express partner to bring visibility to payments
April 5, 2019
Shifting ro-ro cargo to containers could provide post-Brexit relief
April 5, 2019
FedEx opens 2,000th retail location to support e-commerce
April 4, 2019
May to meet with opposition party on Brexit
April 3, 2019
Track-and-trace, supply chain expected to lead IoT spending growth
April 2, 2019
China extends tariff suspension on US vehicles
April 2, 2019
DOT sends HOS rule change to White House for review
April 2, 2019
True Value invests $150M in supply chain upgrades
April 1, 2019
Daimler Trucks acquires autonomous vehicle software maker Torc Robotics
April 1, 2019
Trucking association calls on carriers to pay drivers for dwell time
March 29, 2019
May's agreement fails for third time, EU plans April 10 meeting
March 28, 2019
Port of Oakland retrofits cranes with hybrid power
March 28, 2019
Robots expected in 50K warehouses by 2025: report
March 27, 2019
Parliament to vote on how to move forward with Brexit process
March 27, 2019
Packaging makes up nearly half of plastic waste
March 26, 2019
Contentious hearing unfolds on automation at Port of Los Angeles
March 25, 2019
West Coast imports slip in February after 'global trade frenzy'
March 25, 2019
EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension
March 21, 2019
Port of Charleston plans for downturn after record-setting months
March 21, 2019
Truck turn times improve with Port of Virginia reservation system
March 21, 2019
Michaels brings e-commerce fulfillment in-house
March 20, 2019
Boeing quiet on 737 Max inventory plans — an airfield could play a role
March 20, 2019
Amid companies' renewed energy focus, warehouse efficiencies unchanged
March 19, 2019
State Department backs plan for postal treaty countries to set own rates
March 19, 2019
Brexit plan must change 'substantially' for vote
March 18, 2019
Ulta plans 'fast fulfillment centers' to handle online orders
March 18, 2019
Boeing pauses delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft
March 15, 2019
British Parliament votes to delay Brexit to June 30
March 15, 2019
Parliament votes in favor of Brexit extension
March 14, 2019
Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain
March 14, 2019
Brexit agreement fails again, UK publishes 'no-deal' guidance
March 13, 2019
CMA CGM, Ikea, Port of Rotterdam to test new sustainable fuel
March 12, 2019
Retailers look to direct operations and supply chains to reduce emissions
March 12, 2019
Parliament rejects Brexit proposal, business uncertainty lingers
March 12, 2019
Amazon: A vendor purge or poor communication?
March 12, 2019
SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain
March 11, 2019
Air freight demand falls amid weak trade
March 11, 2019
Walmart tightens on-time, in-full rate for suppliers to 87%
March 8, 2019
Investors call on soy trade companies to eliminate deforestation
March 8, 2019
FMCSA eases rules to upgrade from class B to class A CDL
March 7, 2019
BMW, Toyota: No-deal Brexit could make UK business untenable
March 6, 2019
Your own robot to pick up packages? Amazon is on it.
March 5, 2019
Retailers take aim at packaging waste
March 5, 2019
Chinese carriers move autonomous vehicles into daily use
March 5, 2019
Software supply chains increasingly under cyber attack
March 4, 2019
Macy's scales up 'hold and flow' for inventory management
March 4, 2019
UPS launches fulfillment platform for small and medium sellers
March 1, 2019
Boeing shuffles supplies ahead of Brexit
Feb. 27, 2019
Environmental group launches supply chain sustainability website
Feb. 27, 2019
Home Depot reaches 70% same-day delivery capability in US
Feb. 27, 2019
Inventory levels trend down amid supply chain efficiencies
Feb. 26, 2019
New Colorado law lowers age for interstate trucking
Feb. 26, 2019
Accenture, Mastercard turn to blockchain to enable tips for producers
Feb. 26, 2019
XPO to close warehouses following Amazon withdrawals
Feb. 25, 2019
Retailers warn of Brexit-induced tariff hikes
Feb. 22, 2019
Cargill works toward deforestation-free supply chains by 2030
Feb. 21, 2019
La-Z-Boy adds surcharge to deal with tariff cost
Feb. 21, 2019
Truckers plan slow roll to protest ELDs, HOS rules
Feb. 21, 2019
Cargo theft on the decline, California tops list
Feb. 20, 2019
Honda to close 34-year-old UK plant, shift operations to Japan
Feb. 20, 2019
The over-under on inventory buying
Feb. 19, 2019
AstraZeneca adjusts supply chain for no-deal Brexit
Feb. 19, 2019
85% of retailers haven't digitized end-to-end supply chain: study
Feb. 19, 2019
Tight labor market hits US Foods
Feb. 14, 2019
Union Pacific to cut 250 employees, citing PSR
Feb. 14, 2019
Trump considers tariff deadline extension, may meet with Xi
Feb. 14, 2019
Ryder announces e-commerce fulfillment solution
Feb. 13, 2019
CMA CGM completes acquisition of CEVA Logistics
Feb. 13, 2019
Warehouse supply rises but still can't match urban demand
Feb. 12, 2019
UPS Air Cargo Teamsters agree to new contract
Feb. 12, 2019
Freight market expected to reach $565B by 2022
Feb. 11, 2019
FDA pilots track-and-trace tech for drug supply chain
Feb. 11, 2019
Cargill commits to sustainably sourced seaweed
Feb. 8, 2019
Maersk's new virtual assistant helps customers track cargo
Feb. 8, 2019
Study: ELD mandate may lead to unsafe driving behavior
Feb. 7, 2019
Sysco considers smaller delivery vehicles to cut costs
Feb. 6, 2019
UK to offer simplified customs in case of 'no-deal' Brexit
Feb. 6, 2019
UK manufacturers stockpile resources ahead of Brexit
Feb. 5, 2019
DHL, USPS roll out electric fleets in California
Feb. 5, 2019
Convoy reaches 95% automated load to truck matching
Feb. 5, 2019
Dollar General completes construction on Texas distribution center
Feb. 4, 2019
Winter storm Jayden's economic impact less than $1B
Feb. 4, 2019
Amazon spotted using Embark autonomous truck
Feb. 1, 2019
Freight, package delays expected due to winter storm Jayden
Jan. 31, 2019
Retail real estate finds new life as warehouse space
Jan. 30, 2019
Report: Sensors can reduce food waste by 7%
Jan. 29, 2019
MSC gets $439M loan for 86 scrubbers
Jan. 29, 2019
Maersk CEO: Imports to the US will drop
Jan. 28, 2019
UPS, Delta and Walmart share tactics for combating human trafficking
Jan. 24, 2019
Report: Amazon to cut fees to compete with UPS, FedEx
Jan. 24, 2019
SAP debuts blockchain solution for counterfeit drugs
Jan. 23, 2019
2019 could be a big year for robotic process automation
Jan. 22, 2019
Novo Nordisk stockpiles insulin over worries of no-deal Brexit
Jan. 22, 2019
Ryder adds automation at 3 warehouse locations
Jan. 18, 2019
Ford, IBM team up to track cobalt with blockchain
Jan. 17, 2019
Carrefour turns to AI for demand forecasting
Jan. 16, 2019
Available warehouse space at lowest level since 2000
Jan. 15, 2019
Audit: Poor IT procurement led Oregon office to overspend up to $1.6B
Jan. 14, 2019
Amazon makes 7-year deal with French robotics company
Jan. 11, 2019
DHL taps robotics to boost productivity 25%
Jan. 10, 2019
Imports expected to slow after rush to beat tariffs
Jan. 9, 2019

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