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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-inventory-glut-receding-q3-earnings/636654/
Markdowns and canceled orders helped the retail giant trim excess inventory by a third in Q3.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/parcel-carrier-fedex-ups-on-time-performance-2023-project44/695219/
The improvement suggests delivery providers are entering the peak shipping season in ideal conditions, the company said.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/new-postal-service-ceo-david-steiner-fedex/747426/
David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management, is slated to join the agency in July as it navigates Trump administration pressures and advances its...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/kroger-ecommerce-profitability-400M-ocado-automated-fulfillmnet-centers-delivery/805860/
The warehouses are set to close in January as the grocery retailer leans into in-store fulfillment to boost e-commerce profitability.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-express-us-postal-service-contract-network-changes/716482/
While the company will still have daytime flight operations, it "will not be as wedded to" that area after the deal expires.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-alphabet-google-wing-drone-delivery-texas/691739/
Two stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will offer the service for customers within a 6-mile radius by the end of the year.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/alibaba-dot-com-logistics-marketplace-china-expansion/716089/
The company wants to add origin countries beyond China to the recently launched offering as it looks to gain traction in a crowded market.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/us-postal-service-usps-ground-advantage-approved/685041/
The new offering, set to debut July 9, is formed from existing shipping services and aims to help it grow package revenues.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/toyota-10b-investment-us-operations-ev-batteries/805620/
The automaker also began production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, its first battery supply hub outside of Japan.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-wing-drone-delivery-availability-expansion/750072/
Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/us-exempts-200-agricultural-products-reciprocal-tariffs/805625/
Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/usps-last-mile-delivery-plans-steiner/805546/
The agency is fielding talks with UPS, “similarly situated companies” and retailers as it looks to better leverage its network assets, per Postmaster...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ontrac-chicago-midwest-expansion/722781/
The carrier's expansion into Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri adds to the momentum that FedEx and UPS alternatives have seen in recent...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-pickup-rates-price-changes-2025/750626/
The adjustments for scheduled, automated and on-call parcel pickups come as the carrier pursues streamlined operations.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-parcel-stations-stores-last-mile-delivery/700379/
The retailer plans to have more than 40 stations, described as mini post offices, in its stores by the end of 2023.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-amazon-new-shipping-contract-2025/747942/
The agreement comes nearly six years after FedEx let its Express and Ground shipping contracts with the e-commerce giant expire.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-order-consolidation-delivery-q1-2024-earnings/714811/
The e-commerce giant cut costs by increasing the number of product units delivered per box, CEO Andy Jassy said.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/lasership-ontrac-lso-gri-rate-increase-2023/637832/
The carrier is following the standard set by FedEx and UPS, while others tout their smaller rate hikes as an advantage.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/pandion-e-commerce-delivery-funding-expansion/711678/
The company is interested in reaching new markets like Denver and Minneapolis after landing $41.5 million in funding.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-shipping-rates-versus-fedex-ups-accelerate-conference/693779/
The service won’t add peak season fees this year, unlike FedEx and UPS.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-dataworks-cart-dot-com-launch-data-alliance-e-commerce/637439/
The logistics giant gains a deeper look into pre-purchase behaviors, while the e-commerce platform gets access to post-purchase insights.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/lowes-sku-cutting-efforts-inventory-q3/806365/
The retailer is on pace to cut 15% of its SKUs by the end of 2025 while upgrading demand planning, allocation and replenishment.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/veho-speedx-jitsu-delivery-coverage-expansion/742332/
Jitsu, SpeedX and Veho have unveiled new regional launches this year in a continued push for volume and market share.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-begin/741482/
Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.
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https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-nsa-guidelines-secure-software-developer/631139/
The guidelines from CISA and the NSA come amid a growing movement to “shift left” and evaluate software security earlier in the development cycle.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/usps-china-hong-kong-package-suspension-lifted/739281/
The agency said it’s working with Customs and Border Protection to establish a better collection method for additional tariffs placed on China.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ceo-ground-contractors-ready-peak-holidays-raj-subramaniam-spencer-patton/632583/
Interest in a peak season program signals delivery providers are willing to ramp up capacity, despite concerns that some may sit out Black Friday.
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https://www.retaildive.com/news/home-depot-ecommerce-distribution-delivery-speed-strategy/808361/
The home improvement retailer has built an expansive network of distribution centers for faster deliveries. It's now looking to maximize the potential...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/security-risks-of-onshoring-chip-production-opinion/702629/
Here are four ways manufacturers can mitigate cybersecurity risks.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/canada-to-reduce-tariffs-on-china-evs/809928/
The lower levies are part of a broader trade pact that Canada says will drive investment in electric vehicle supply chains, protect jobs and bolster...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-teamsters-contract-negotiations-volume-diversions/690201/
Customers diverted about 1 million parcels daily to FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and other carriers in Q2 amid strike concerns, executives said.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/faster-last-mile-delivery-speeds-project44/652165/
Shippers adjusted to pandemic-related disruptions to reach customers faster. But shifting shopper preferences and cost-cutting efforts may slow things down.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-higher-surcharges-fees-2023-peak-season-demand/691988/
Added fees will apply to FedEx Ground Economy services, high-volume customers shipping more during the holidays and bulky or hard-to-handle packages.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/peak-season-hiring-roundup-amazon-ups-fedex-target-dhl-jobs/695115/
Companies once again want added holiday help for their warehouse and transportation operations, although some have less ambitious hiring goals in 2023.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/uniuni-us-canada-delivery-service-launch/757249/
The new service taps into the company's networks in both countries and aims to streamline the customs clearance process for shippers.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/bark-shipping-contract-reduced-costs-q3-2024-qurate-retail-figs/709926/
Dog toys and treats brand Bark, which uses FedEx, the U.S. Postal Service and Pitney Bowes, joins other shippers that have trimmed their delivery costs.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/lso-offers-capacity-ups-teamsters-strike-fears/646105/
The threshold increase is contingent on the regional carrier's customers shifting the additional volume by May 31 to prevent service degradation.
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https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/jpmorgan-chase-ciso--software-supply-chain-security/746476/
In an open letter, Patrick Opet said third-party vendors need to embrace secure development practices over speed to market.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ecommerce-square-densification-dimensioning-rightsize-box/736923/
Performance, efficiency and sustainability factors play a role in squared-off designs, along with the growing prevalence of robotics, industry leaders say.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-express-ground-freight-shipping-rate-increase-2024-gri/692152/
The increase, an annual fixture for the company and rival UPS, is smaller than the 6.9% jump that went into effect this year.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/canada-post-cupw-agreement-in-principle/806255/
Contractual language still has to be agreed upon before the proposals are sent to Canadian Union of Postal Workers members for a vote.
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https://outsellinc.com/product/supply-chain-risk-management-solutions-2025-product-category-deep-dive/
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/regional-parcel-carriers-expanded-capacity-coverage-2022/639126/
Alternatives to FedEx and UPS bolstered their services and capabilities as they pursued a larger share of shippers' volumes.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-healthcare-logistics-growth-2025/743235/
The gains come as the company competes with UPS for customers in the sought-after vertical.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/usps-peak-season-packages-parcels-capacity/604763/
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said USPS is adding facilities and equipment "at a magnitude not endeavored here in a long time."
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazons-drone-to-take-liftoff-lockeford-california-faa-wing-walmart/625432/
Amazon is still in talks with regulators for the permits it needs to deliver light packages in less than an hour.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/flexport-fulfillment-minimum-fee-2026-increase/757128/
The charge will leap from $500 to $5,000 in 2026, but vulnerable brands shouldn't have trouble jumping to another 3PL, one expert said.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-prime-rite-aid-two-hour-delivery/645555/
The service is available for Prime members living within the greater Newark, New Jersey and Burbank, California areas.
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https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/the-new-frontline-how-ai-and-automation-are-securing-the-supply-chain/807541/
In today’s digital economy, trust isn’t a given, it’s engineered across the entire supply chain.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-earnings-ups-teamsters-talks-strike-vote/653438/
The company is weathering a decline in demand, and relief doesn't appear to be coming from strike-fearing shippers.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-delivery-rates-q3-2025-increase/803239/
Fuel surcharge pressures and new rounding rules are challenging shippers ahead of peak season, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-layoffs-california-ohio-pennsylvania/708922/
Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-golocal-food-delivery-new-client-local-express-grocery/626581/
Independent grocers and other users of Local Express' platform will have access to same-day shipping through the arrangement, a critical offering to...
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/canada-post-union-contract-arbitration-update/750329/
Progress has been limited even as Canada’s job minister pushes the carrier and its workers’ union to arrange arbitration terms.
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https://www.SupplyChainDive.com/news/pepsico-uses-digital-twins-to-trial-plant-changes-nvidia-siemens/809558/
The multiyear pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates physics-accurate 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, with plans to eventually expand globally.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-teamsters-contract-ratified-employee-vote-results/691401/
The approval puts an end to a contentious, monthslong negotiations process as the parcel carrier now seeks to recoup diverted volume.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/sysco-supplier-scope-3-emissions-sustainability/610582/
Supply chain activities generate 98% of the food distributor's greenhouse gas emissions, according to its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility report.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-ceo-parcel-network-capacity-constraints-persist-2022-earnings-fedex/618025/
Limited space in carrier networks and high delivery costs aren't expected to fade this year.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-postal-service-2025-rate-increases/736671/
Shippers are facing price increases and surcharge changes but have room to negotiate discounts.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-network-2-layoffs-closings-status/750513/
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ai-transforming-procurement-landscape-supplier-relations/720750/
Vroozi's CEO offers a look at the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence technology in procurement, and the importance of investing in it.
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/tiktok-shop-usps-label-requirements-change/806303/
USPS shipping labels must be purchased through TikTok Shipping starting in January or face rejection, per the e-commerce platform.
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