Logistically Minded: Walmart.com CEO opens up about acquisition strategy

Meanwhile, a venture capital firm maps the supply chains behind self-driving vehicles to reveal that a whole new industry could emerge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 12, 2017

Upstart Flexe takes aim at Amazon with next-day delivery

The new service allows e-commerce brands to control the end-to-end fulfillment process, from identifying ideal fulfillment center locations, to delivering product via integrations with major carriers.

By Dan O'Shea • May 11, 2017

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Are US ports ready for the big ship era?

New alliances led to greater April volumes at the Port of Long Beach, raising questions as to whether ports are prepared to handle the implications.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017

Last-mile delivery options grow ever more popular

The normalization of speedy delivery is spurring a wave of investment for technologies that facilitate it.

By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2017

States debate timing of ELD compliance for intrastate carriers

Large states with more lax hours of service regulations seek to avoid elevated implementation costs. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 10, 2017

Air cargo stakeholders clamor for digital portal

As air cargo labors under lack of modernization, 80% of stakeholders at an event said they would be willing to help create a new system.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017

Uber CEO teases its freight venture on Twitter

The company is not shy about its freight ambitions, but can it surpass the challenges that beleaguered its Uber-for-Trucking competitors?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017

Amazon escalates price war with Wal-Mart

It’s the second time in three months that the e-commerce giant sliced its free shipping threshold for non-Prime members, this time to $25.  

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2017

How to leverage logistics in times of crisis

Proactively creating a continuity plan tempers operation problems during a disaster.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 9, 2017

Agree Freight launches online marketplace, partners with CMA CGM

As shippers clamor for transparency, more digital platforms are stepping up to provide instant quotes and price visibility for maritime transportation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017

Sustainable packaging becomes a must-have within the industry

As consumer preferences push sustainability, green packaging is becoming a competitive sales advantage within the CPG industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017

Logistically Minded: A talent shortage pervades the supply chain

From warehousing to manufacturing and innovation, talent is critical to new investments and productivity gains.

By Edwin Lopez • May 5, 2017

A private enterprise plan seeks to help railroads avoid Chicago congestion, for a price

From Illinois to Texas, industry leaders grow desperate for infrastructure improvements to maintain economic growth. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017

Supply chain congestion grows as a side effect of new alliances

Port congestion is spreading from Shanghai to other ports in the U.S. and China, as dockworkers adjust to new processes and alliances.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017

Amazon gambled on expansion and won lower shipping costs

The Amazon model seeks dominance through innovation. How far is it from being a major player in the logistics space?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 4, 2017

Logistics M&As race ahead despite global deal slowdown

Three forwarding deals in Europe show market leaders are hungry for global expansion, as e-commerce and globalization transform economies. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 4, 2017

Tesla may partner with recycling firm to help close its loop

The automaker is known for its sustainability initiatives, but could they just be cost-reduction strategies shrouded in green benefits?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017

CVS explains why it chose Kansas City for its new logistics hub

Selecting the site for a new distribution center is perhaps the most important choice when expanding a logistics network.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017

UPS, Sealed Air debut Packaging Innovation Center

The facility aims to help solve packaging and shipping challenges facing e-commerce retailers by maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste, reducing shipping costs and increasing brand affinity.

By Dan O'Shea • May 2, 2017

UPS drives up retailers' delivery costs

The shipper is instituting new charges that apply when retailers don’t ship the number or size of packages they said they would.

By Daphne Howland • May 2, 2017

In costly move, Nintendo expedited Switch to avert self-imposed shortage

After spending more than $100 million, Nintendo continues to leave retail workers across the country with little to say but, "your Switch may be in another castle."

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 2, 2017

West Coast ports offer ILWU contract extension

Rank and file must still vote on the agreement, but non-controversial terms and early talks suggest a 2014-style port shutdown over terms will be averted.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017

FedEx and UPS to compete with USPS for last-mile delivery

Have revenues from rising e-commerce volumes finally surpassed the high cost of last-mile delivery?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017

Logistically Minded: NAFTA trade rose despite fiery rhetoric, but is the economy weakening?

Economic indicators showed a strong first quarter, but recent reports show growth is vulnerable to commodity price shifts and fickle consumer spending.

By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017

New CDL requirement in AR teaches truckers to watch for human trafficking victims

Logistics networks can play a pivotal role in spotting and abetting human trafficking, and similar previous initiatives have proven successful.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 28, 2017