supply chain
Looking Ahead, Supply Chain Normalization in 2023?
Labor issues are expected to be ironed out as rates remain low, allowing for the return of capacity and…
CES 2023: 5 Key Tech Trends to Watch
The evolution of consumer behaviors is driving these trends at the annual tech show, where metaverse, gaming…
SEC Asks Bed Bath & Beyond to Explain Itself
The regulatory agency wanted to hear more about the home retailer's supply chain problems.
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The Amazon Prime Effect’s ‘Enviro-Psychological Burden’, Explained
A world awash in boatloads of boxes and piles of plastic packaging is in dire need of sustainable e-commerce…
Let the Deal Flow Roll for Logistics
Yes, transactions slowed some in the back half of 2022, but M&A is hardly going anywhere in the new year.
Workers Make Their Voices Heard in 2022
From the warehouse to the ports, demands and negotiations reached a fever pitch.
Year in Review: Sustainable Gains (and Losses) for Denim
The industry says it wants to be greener but that wasn't always the case in 2022.
Supply Chain 2022: From Scarcity to Surplus
Rates, transit times and reliability were challenges at the start of the year, but falling imports have swung…
American Eagle’s Quiet Platforms Inks ‘Pioneering’ Real Estate Deal
The company is working with brokerage JLL on the "pay-as-you-go" model.
Union Pacific Won’t Issue Any New Embargoes For Now
"I'd say rail service in this calendar year has probably been the worst it's been perhaps in our history in…
Cargo Carriers Pressed in FMC’s Probe of ‘Illegal’ Retaliation
"Even a simple verbal threat to a shipper from an ocean carrier employee could undermine U.S. law and will…
How Macy’s Outmaneuvered Rivals Without ‘Overcommitting’ on Inventory
When Macy's Inc. launched an inventory management overhaul three years ago, it turns out the Bloomingdale's…
West Coast Port Slowdown ‘Trend Continues’
Signs point to an equally lackluster early 2023 with factories expected to take a longer than usual Lunar New…
Chain Reaction: Smart Warehousing’s Carl Wasinger on Improving Logistics with Technology
The exec discusses how the company helps brands and retailers cuts down on transit times and transportation…
Rail Chief Defends Service-Throttling Embargoes
"This year has proved challenging," Union Pacific's CEO told the Surface Transportation Board Tuesday.