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Watch: Trends in Last-Mile Delivery

Delivery of large, heavy or bulky items is one of the major trends that the pandemic has brought to last-mile delivery, says Shailu Satish, co-founder of DispatchTrack.

Trends In Last Mile Delivery

Watch: When Will Electric Trucks Fulfill Their Promise?

Electric and hydrogen-powered trucks are on the way, but the timing depends on advances in technology, economic trends and the creation of adequate infrastructure, especially in the form of charging stations, says Mike Chaffins, vice president supply chain with Xos Trucks.

When Will Electric Trucks Fulfill Their Promise

Online Shoppers Want Predictability More Than Speed, UPS Capital Says

New research shows shoppers are looking for a more customized delivery experience.

A courier delivers a package. Photo: Shutterstock.

Thousands of Russia-Linked Ship Containers Pile Up in Rotterdam

Sanctions on Russia are snarling thousands of steel shipping containers and disrupting the heart of Europe’s economy.

Russia-related containers at the Port of Rotterdam, on March 30. Photo: Bloomberg.

Teamsters Chief Vows to Pressure Amazon After Historic New York Vote

Sean O’Brien, who was sworn in as international president of the Teamsters union last month, said it was vital to organize Amazon, which has “total disrespect” for its workers.

A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.

Four Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity That Aren't Automation

Despite raising wages and offering more unique benefits, retailers and manufacturers are losing staff and finding it difficult to replace them.

A warehouse worker uses a digital tablet. Photo: Getty.

Logistics Automation, Digitization Move From Luxury to Necessity: MODEX 2022

ATLANTA—Follow SupplyChainBrain this week at MODEX 2022, and read daily highlights from the show.

Panelists sit on stage during an educational seminar at MODEX 2019. Photo: MHI.

How One 3PL Is Taking On Higher Fuel Costs

At more than $5 per gallon, diesel fuel has surpassed even the historic peak of $4.70 in July 2008.

Five Critical Challenges Facing Pharma Supply Chains

There’s little room for error in most global supply chains, but none for the pharmaceutical cold chain. Failure is measured in lost revenue, reputation and potentially patient lives.

Workers unload boxes of COVAX COVID-19 vaccines in Madagascar. Photographer: Mamyrael/AFP.

U.S. Importers Are Paying Anything to Avoid Shipping Woes

U.S. importers, straining under a tapped-out supply chain, are increasingly offering top dollar for long-term shipping contracts that may not even be honored as they try whatever it takes to guarantee the arrival of their products.

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Ukraine War, China Lockdowns Hit Global Supply Chains

Global supply strains that started to ease in early 2022 are worsening again as headwinds strengthen from the war in Ukraine and China’s Covid lockdowns, threatening slower growth and faster inflation across the global economy.

A dockworker monitors a shipping container being loaded onto a freight train at Behala inland port in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: The Prime Problem With Amazon Prime

You might not be able to beat Amazon Prime, but you can make the supply chain changes necessary to be competitive, says Jason Murray, chief executive officer and co-founder of Shipium.

The Prime Problem With Amazon Prime

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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