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The Great Logistics Crunch

The Great Logistics Crunch

The chaos has laid bare the need to stop looking at foreign supply chains as just a way to save on costs.

By Vincent Ryan | September 16, 2021

Uber Freight Bulks up With $2B Transplace Buy

Uber Freight Bulks up With $2B Transplace Buy

"This is an opportunity to create an an industry-first shipper-to-carrier platform," the head of Uber's delivery business says.

By Matthew Heller | July 22, 2021

Vertical Integration: A Solution to Supply Chain Issues?

Vertical Integration: A Solution to Supply Chain Issues?

Some modified version of vertical integration is being widely considered by companies facing supply chain difficulties.

By Lauren Muskett | June 22, 2021

Four Questions CFOs Should Ask Their Supply Chain Leaders

Four Questions CFOs Should Ask Their Supply Chain Leaders

CFOs must challenge supply chain and transportation leaders to help build stronger, more resilient transportation networks.

By Chris Gaffney, and Mark Shaughnessy | June 14, 2021

Blackstone to Buy Colony Warehouses for $5.9B

Blackstone to Buy Colony Warehouses for $5.9B

The private-equity giant has been building its "last-mile" logistics business amid a surge in e-commerce demand.

By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2019

eBay Matches Amazon With Logistics Option

eBay Matches Amazon With Logistics Option

A new eBay service will enable merchants to store inventory in strategically located warehouses, resulting in faster delivery times.

By Matthew Heller | July 25, 2019

Blackstone Buys GLP Warehouse Properties

Blackstone Buys GLP Warehouse Properties

The $18.7 billion deal is a bet on the future of e-commerce and logistics growth.

By Lauren Muskett | June 3, 2019

Rising Logistics Costs Fuel Sysco Earnings Miss

Financial Performance

Rising Logistics Costs Fuel Sysco Earnings Miss

"We continue to see expense challenges in the warehouse and transportation areas of our supply chain," CEO Tom Bené says.

By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2018

Amazon Sales Jump 25% But Profits Disappoint

Global Business

Amazon Sales Jump 25% But Profits Disappoint

CFO Brian Olsavsky defends the company's heavy spending, saying "We are continuing to invest in businesses that ... can last for decades."

By Matthew Heller | July 28, 2017

How to Gauge M&A Supply Chain Uncertainties

Working Capital

How to Gauge M&A Supply Chain Uncertainties

There's a gap that many acquirers are starting to pay more attention to: the supply chain uncertainty created when companies combine.

By Kai Trepte | January 13, 2017

Sensing Change

The Internet of Things may transform supply chain management, but connected industrial sensors so far have pointed to an evolution, not a revolution.

By Yasmin Ghahremani | November 22, 2016

Alibaba Discloses U.S. Probe of Accounting

Risk & Compliance

Alibaba Discloses U.S. Probe of Accounting

The SEC investigation comes as analysts and investors have questioned the transparency of the e-commerce giant's financial statements.

By Matthew Heller | May 25, 2016

Logistics Industry Inches Toward IT Relevance

Logistics Industry Inches Toward IT Relevance

With demands from corporate clients getting louder and logistics firms getting bigger, the heat is on for technology upgrades.

By David McCann | October 3, 2014

The Perfect Storm for Supply Chain Costs

The Perfect Storm for Supply Chain Costs

Mix together an economic rebound, rising interest rates and a driver shortage and what do you get? The makings of supply chain turbulence in 2015.

By J. Michael Kilgore | September 29, 2014