Walmart expands same-day delivery reach

Technology advancements are also helping the retailer bring store-fulfilled orders to more customers.

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2025

Unilever’s ice cream supply chain looks to solve last-mile hurdles

Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.

By Max Garland • Feb. 19, 2025

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Postal Service leader Louis DeJoy prepares to step down

The Postmaster General is looking to facilitate a smooth transition as the Trump administration reportedly scrutinizes the agency.

By Max Garland • Feb. 18, 2025

USPS Ground Advantage volume jumps as shipping changes take root

The Postal Service has secured more direct customer contracts as volume for services used by package consolidators wanes.

By Max Garland • Feb. 7, 2025

USPS regulator pushes back on network overhaul efforts

The Postal Regulatory Commission says the agency isn’t “laying a foundation for success,” while Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asserts the Postal Service is on the right track.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2025

USPS lifts brief suspension of inbound China, Hong Kong packages

The agency said it’s working with Customs and Border Protection to establish a better collection method for additional tariffs placed on China.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2025

FedEx confirms 3 more facility closures for Network 2.0

Ship centers in Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania will close in the coming months as the carrier merges its separate networks.

By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025

Supply chain outlook 2025: Key trends and risks to follow

The industry expects another year of geopolitical turmoil, severe weather and pricing pressure. Here's what you should know.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 12, 2025

UPS SurePost’s Postal Service split sparked by service, cost worries

UPS executives acknowledged the shift could lead to a loss of customers, but touted upsides in making those deliveries in-house.

By Max Garland • Jan. 31, 2025

UPS to cut Amazon volume by more than 50%

The reduction will occur by the second half of 2026 as part of the carrier’s push to deliver more profitable packages.

By Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2025

UPS SurePost changes put shippers at a crossroads

Rate hikes and coverage changes are piquing customers' interest in alternatives, but contract penalties could complicate volume shifts, experts said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2025

Home Depot expands fast delivery options with DoorDash, Uber Eats

The move adds to the home improvement retailer’s delivery capabilities, which also include a tie-up with Instacart.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 29, 2025

Parcel delivery rates: What 2025 could bring FedEx, UPS shippers

Delivery discounts persist, but experts say lightweight and heavier packages are vulnerable to pricing pressure this year.

By Max Garland • Jan. 28, 2025

USPS’ DeJoy: Consolidator changes will boost competitiveness

The agency’s previous approach to shipping partners was "foolish" and limited utilization of its network, the Postal Service leader told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Jan. 27, 2025

Walmart GoLocal integrates in IBM’s order management system

The collaboration aims to make it easier for retailers to access and implement the white-label delivery service in their operations.

By Max Garland • Jan. 27, 2025

FedEx, UPS discounts expected to keep rate hikes in check

Ground shipping costs are projected to drop slightly year over year in Q1, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By Max Garland • Jan. 24, 2025

Can Postal Service consolidators capitalize on market ‘chaos’?

After a disruptive 2024 in terms of operations and pricing, DHL eCommerce, OSM Worldwide and ACI Logistix leaders told Supply Chain Dive how they are evolving to compete.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2025

How retailers are responding to a wave of returns

Companies face a multifaceted balancing act of controlling costs, stopping fraud and maintaining engagement and flexibility for customers.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 22, 2025

Walmart invests in automation as it sells robotics arm

The retail giant will fund the buildout of more than 400 accelerated pickup and delivery centers as part of its agreement with Symbotic.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025

Ulta taps Instacart for same-day delivery

Through the partnership, customers can receive beauty products in as little as one hour.

By Howard Ruben • Jan. 17, 2025

Parcel carrier Veho introduces Premium Economy service

The new delivery offering aims to compete with the U.S. Postal Service as the agency hikes rates on lightweight packages.

By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2025

UPS rolls out temporary facility closures amid network overhaul

The provisional shutdowns are resulting in layoffs across several states, but the carrier said it plans to reopen the sites in 2026.

By Max Garland • Jan. 15, 2025

2025’s logistics risks include tariffs, labor strife

Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here's what supply chain experts are watching this year.

By Max Garland • Jan. 14, 2025

Delivery provider Pandion closing

The company has ceased operations after conversations with investors and potential acquirers fizzled out, founder Scott Ruffin said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 13, 2025

USPS to launch ‘Next Day Priority’ shipping service in 2025

The agency said the offering will reach about 87% of the U.S. daily by sending packages to its last-mile delivery units overnight.

By Max Garland • Jan. 13, 2025