Supply Chain Dive

Most last-mile AI investments go to routing but the areas that drive costs and CSAT are untouched.

Tensions in the Middle East are driving higher energy, shipping and commodity costs, which are expected to materialize in Q2, CFO Monica Vicente said.

Changes include expanded roles for Group VP of Supply Chain Kevin Austin and Group VP of Vehicle Supply Chain Kensuke Morita.

Convenience retailers are still dipping their toes into AI, but technology is quickly becoming a mainstay as c-stores look to smoothen their operations.

A new rule could result in more than $100 million in additional duties per year, although the agency said it may deter some import activity.

The workwear retailer reduced inventory levels 25% year over year due to rightsizing buys, clearing excess stock and optimizing receipt scheduling.

The LTL carrier has its sights set on gaining market share in the healthcare, grocery and technology markets as an independent company.

Customers have ways to mitigate cost pressures that may stem from dimensional reporting tweaks and sub-pound rate changes starting July 12.

The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.

S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”

The Tylenol maker gained 44.7% in diesel savings through a short-haul electric truck pilot in the greater Toronto area.

The federal appeals court blocked a previous order stopping collection of the duties for two importers and the state of Washington until an appeal is completed.

Tariff concerns and higher costs are prompting altering shipping timelines, signaling an early peak, per C.H. Robinson Worldwide President of Global Forwarding Mike Short.

Despite similar challenges, the two computer makers are using different strategies to battle supply constraints, including passing costs on to customers.

The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the company to run a dedicated route until capacity improved. Here’s what shippers can learn from the endeavor.

Rising prices have begun to erode gains in real wages in recent years and weaken consumer purchasing power for all goods and services.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection could return funds by the end of July for finally liquidated entries, although it may depend on an appeal by the federal government.

The retailer is also increasing the amount of product packed and loaded for inbound and outbound shipments, Chief Supply Chain Officer Greg Shultz told Supply Chain Dive.

Shippers can now use the e-commerce giant’s network to deliver freight to third-party sites, the company announced Wednesday.