Amazon opens specialized fulfillment center in Kansas City marketAmazon’s newest supply chain hub is a first-of-kind facility for the Kansas City metro area. As imports normalize, spotlight on ports’ labor negotiationsResolving labor negotiations at the West Coast ports is a top priority as import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports stats to rise. 3PLs replace retailers as the nation’s largest leasers of warehouse space Four out of every ten industrial space leases were signed by third-party logistics providers in 2022. Report: Walmart laying off hundreds of fulfillment center workers Walmart is reportedly adjusting its headcount in its e-commerce supply chain operation. How Software Can Mitigate Weather-Related Supply Chain Disruptions In recent years the supply chain has been challenged by port backups, factory closures, material shortages, and labor and driver shortages. Imports remain below 2022 levels as retailers keep inventories in line The arrival of spring is expected to give a modest boost to import cargo volume, which has slowed considerably in recent months. Is Ship Congestion Finally Easing Up? Since early 2020, the U.S. has grappled with disruptions in the international supply chain, much of which was a direct result of the Covid pandemic. Alex and Ani outsources warehousing and fulfillment Alex and Ani is moving its inventory into third-party warehouses and utilizing a hosted last-mule delivery platform. Target to invest $100 million to build sorting centers for faster deliveries Target Corp. is making a big investment to expand its next-day delivery capabilities across major U.S. markets. February cargo imports expected to see big drop as retailers take cautious stance Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports in February is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level in nearly three years, or since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
