Supply Chain Dive

UPS is working with shippers to find alternatives to delivery amid tight capacity ahead of peak

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:11:00 GMT

CEO Carol Tomé said UPS's quarterly volume growth will moderate in the fourth quarter — evidence of a maxed-out network and the carrier's choice of quality over quantity when it comes to revenue.

DHL Express anticipates 50% volume increase for peak

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:02:00 GMT

The carrier is prepping for shipper demands during peak by adding cargo flights, aircraft and thousands of employees.

Ocean carriers add 'unprecedented' capacity on Transpacific

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:06:00 GMT

Consumer spending is driving high trade volume in the back half of 2020, but it's not clear how long this will last as unemployment levels remain elevated.

How COVID-19 changed warehouse management and design

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:45:00 GMT

Warehouse managers are adjusting workflows to keep employees safe and distanced while also handling the new demand for e-commerce.

Supply chain visibility is 'awfully low,' but improving it can aid operations goals

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:31:00 GMT

A recent survey found that 40% of supply chain leaders plan to increase their investment in real-time visibility, which one expert said could help with omnichannel and forecasting.

Mattel, Hasbro play catch-up after demand for board games, toys surges

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:57:00 GMT

Executives from the toy giants say retailers are keeping inventories tight for Q4, putting the onus to meet demand on suppliers.

Maersk partners with COVID-19 vaccine developer on distribution plan

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:37:00 GMT

A variety of factors make vaccine distribution a difficult undertaking — ranging from temperature requirements to the tight capacity in the freight market.

Supply chain cities on the rise

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Large populations, inland infrastructure, ports and advantageous tax codes can bring shippers and carrier knocking, putting cities on the fast track to logistics hub status.

Las Vegas plays its next ace in distribution

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Industrial real estate is booming in Las Vegas with short transit times west of the Mississippi River and a business-friendly tax structure.

How BMW turned Spartanburg, South Carolina, into a supply chain hub

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The automaker approached the state and Norfolk Southern with a plan for an inland port that's now used by shippers from Adidas to John Deere.

The Bronx braces for an e-commerce distribution revolution

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The borough offers nearly a dozen connections to Manhattan, making quick last-mile delivery possible. But New York traffic and real estate prices aren't for everyone.

Coca-Cola works with bottlers to convert operations as it cuts 200 product lines

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:29:00 GMT

A dedicated team has largely finished SKU-cut decisions, and changes at bottling plants will roll out over the next year.

Port of Virginia to double size of on-dock rail yard with $44M expansion project

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:40:00 GMT

The port aims to meet growing demand for intermodal shipments, and has a goal of moving 40% of total container volume by rail.

DSV adds Transatlantic airfreight capacity to match demand for peak

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:02:00 GMT

The freight forwarder sees room to grow on Europe-U.S. routes, with belly capacity at half of what it was at the same time last year.

Holiday returns 2020: Online shopping, returns higher than ever

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Holiday shopping is always a big time for returns, but shifts in shopping habits during the COVID-19 pandemic are raising questions about what holiday returns will look like this year.

Union Pacific intermodal service level suffers after sharp increase in West Coast volume

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:59:00 GMT

Dramatic volume swings are challenging the railroad as it's precision-scheduled railroading expert, COO Jim Vena plans his departure.

Why carrier data is key to solving intermodal's visibility issues

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Recent research stresses the importance of data availability and quality. But a panel of experts said carriers aren't always willing to share.

Coupa initiative focuses on business spend to increase supplier diversity

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:03:00 GMT

There is nearly $2 trillion transacted over the Coupa platform, and the software company aims to redirect spend toward diverse suppliers.

Is supply chain swallowing up procurement?

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:57:00 GMT

The pandemic thrust supply chain management and risk mitigation into the limelight. What happens to the procurement folks?

CSX nabs intermodal shippers from tight trucking market, says it has room to grow

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:48:00 GMT

The railroad's network may have been squeezed by the recent unpredictability — as seen in the slower speeds and longer dwell time — but it assured analysts it still has plenty of capacity.