Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations.
The World Today Part 1: The Best Manufacturing Ecosystems Win
Enterra Insights
APRIL 8, 2025
Even prior to early April, a casual observer of todays ever-changing geopolitical landscape might have concluded that global supply chains are shrinking and that business collaboration is waning. Enlightened business leaders know, however, that global supply chains remain important.
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Farelanes: Real Time Lane Pricing for Everyone with Neal Huffman
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Founded in 2023, Farelanes is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Shippers, brokers, carriers, TMSs, and industry partners rely on Farelanes for real-time market price indices for over 37,000 primary lanes and market data trends and insights, based on more than 20 billion in paid freight invoice market transactions.
BNSF stands up shortline rail team
Freight Waves
JUNE 2, 2025
First Mile/Last Mile will be focused on providing solutions and breaking down those barriers, leading to a more streamlined supply chain from start to finish.” The First Mile/Last Mile team will be primarily based at BNSF headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls here.
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Walmart Looks to Expand Drone Deliveries to Five Cities
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 9, 2025
As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. This is real drone delivery at scale,” said Wing CEO Adam Woodworth.
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Canada police bust trucks carrying $47M in cocaine; $1.6M in stolen electronics recovered in US
Freight Waves
JUNE 11, 2025
million worth of electronics recovered in Arizona Supply chain risk management firm Overhaul recently worked with law enforcement to recover a full truckload of stolen electronics after the tractor-trailer carrying the load was taken from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Truck carrying $1.6
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Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True with Jason Giulietti
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 1, 2021
Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. The Texas Triangle , which is the area between Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio already has more people that 46 states and it is growing fast.
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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2023
The Alphabet-owned drone firm says the two offerings will cover a combined 60,000 homes in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It came as large and small businesses were working on contingency plans in the event of a strike, which would have spiked shipping prices and scrambled supply chains. 1 deadline.
This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2024
Wing and Zipline are drone delivery providers and will allow Walmart to cover 75 percent of the Dallas-Fort Worth population as stores in 30 towns and municipalities will now offer drone delivery service. New research suggests that a misunderstanding of what was happening with global supply chains might be part of why.
Winter Storm Alert: Ice Storms in the Making Across the US
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Additionally, the following areas may face light ice storms and freezing drizzle that may cause adverse driving conditions: Dallas- Fort Worth, TX. The GlobalTranz team will continue to track the impact of this storm system on shippers and carriers in the affected regions and assist with any weather-related supply chain disruptions.
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This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2022
Supply chain shortages have caused prices to rise globally on just about every consumer good imaginable. The expansion in the trucking and warehousing sectors suggests logistics operators are continuing to staff up in a tight labor market as they work to unscramble supply chains. And mangoes are no exception.
This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2022
However, McCormick executives have said the company will raise prices during the second quarter, amid cost pressures from rising inflation and supply chain issues. Thankfully, for McCormick, no one raw material makes up more than 5 percent of its total cost of goods sold. That’s all for this week.
List of Top 7 Supply Chain Management Scholarships
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Supply chain management is one of the popular courses in today’s world and the education system. Pursuing a degree in supply chain management requires utmost dedication and adequate finances to cater for tuition, accommodation, stationery, and other important necessities for a smooth school life. 2. David R.
Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2017
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,
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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2016
The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain. Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta.
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This Week in Logistics News (November 6-10, 2017)
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Ok, enough about concrete; let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Majority of small fleets yet to comply with ELD mandate (CCJ). Elemica Delivers Predictive Visibility to Global Industrial Supply Chains. Honeywell software helps trucking firms comply with new Federal Safety Mandates.
Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022
Elementum
JUNE 30, 2022
Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. We review how those trends are likely to impact Supply Chain and what leaders can do to adjust. How could Stagflation impact Supply Chain?
All Roads Lead to Dallas
NFI Industries
MAY 16, 2017
Famously known for the barbecue, the Cowboys, and the State Fair of Texas, Dallas ranks as the ninth largest city in the United States with the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area ranking fourth. Read More.
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This Week in Logistics News (May 7-11, 2018)
Talking Logistics
MAY 11, 2018
My wife often jokes that she is the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics in our family. Whether it’s preventing out-of-stocks of critical household items or making sure the kids are delivered on time in full to wherever they need to be, she keeps our supply chain running as efficiently as possible — while doing her day job too!
Why is a Data Center Like a Supply Chain?
Elementum
JULY 8, 2015
They don’t seem too similar, but data centers could benefit from supply chain management. Facebook announced today that it is moving forward with building a fifth data center , with plans to build in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to location, SCM focuses on building effective communication between supply chain “nodes”.
This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2016
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation. It turns out that Milo is actually Millie. Brownie, one of the babies. Hub Group Inc.,
Organized Retail Crime is Growing, Losses up 7% from Last Year
Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2018
These criminals find new ways to expand their networks and manipulate the retail supply chain every day. Some ORC activity happens before merchandise ever reaches stores, with 29% of retailers saying they had been the victim of cargo theft that occurred along their supply chains.
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The Dallas-Ft. Worth Distribution Advantage
NFI
JULY 16, 2021
As the world regains its footing post-pandemic, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area continues to grow economically. One of only two large U.S. metros to post three-year job gains, the Dallas region is recovering to pre-pandemic employment levels faster than all other large U.S.
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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network
Multichannel Merchant
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Whiplash’s assets will become part of Ryder’s supply chain services division, with CPG and retail making up about 40% of the overall business. Before both acquisitions, Ryder had 63 million square feet of space in its supply chain network. The deal is expected to close in early January.
Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winners for July 11, 2016 Contest
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 18, 2016
Robert Hurley of Bayer and Roger Mancion of Fort Worth, TX Take Home the Prize
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Walmart First to Deliver Driverless Middle Mile
Multichannel Merchant
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
It’s a model being replicated across retail as companies look to make their supply chain and inventory management as lean and efficient as possible. Network strategies are being reimagined as old models are incapable of meeting the twin imperatives of massive ecommerce demand and supply chain backups.
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Warehouses are the next HOT investment triggered by the digital transformation of the supply chain
NC State SCRC
JUNE 5, 2019
This is a perfect example of how the physics of supply chains, which are often overlooked, are fundamental to understanding and enabling the “digital transformation” that is discussed so often in the press. billion on the shift towards e-commerce. Online shopping in the U.S. is climbing. Several key points emerge here.
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What Happens To Your Freight During A Natural Disaster?
Freight Center
MAY 30, 2019
Last year, Hurricane Michael had a devastating effect on coastal towns, disrupting the supply chain and leaving close to total destruction. Extreme weather events affect each sector of the supply chain but knowing what to expect helps ease the stress. Securing the Supply Chain.
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Brew Dr.’s KeHE sales surge with Crisp insights
crisp
JUNE 20, 2024
Whether grabbing a single beverage or stocking up on fridgetastic four-packs, this ready-to-drink (RTD) brand’s rise has been fueled by strategic partnerships with distributors like KeHE , unlocking opportunities across major grocery chains. Beyond supply chain applications, the Crisp platform analytics support strategic growth.
DICK'S Sporting Goods Plans New 800K-Square-Foot Distribution Center in Fort Worth
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 13, 2024
The new facility will serve more than 100 DICK's Sporting Goods brick-and-mortar stores across a handful of states.
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Kroger Restaurant Supply Takes Grocer into Foodservice Distribution
New Horizon Supply Chain Blog
MAY 25, 2022
It was intriguing to read last month that The Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, with nearly $138 Billion in revenues, has launched a foodservice distribution business. Kroger Restaurant Supply opened for business on April 5 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Launch of Kroger Restaurant Supply.
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Ryan Cunningham
Saddle Creek Logistic Services
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
For Ryan Cunningham, a Supervisor at Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Fort Worth, Texas, a supportive work environment was crucial. What makes you want to join a new company? That was the primary reason he joined the company’s Management Trainee Program (MTP) in 2019. “I
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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 13, 2016
The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain. Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta.
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Waymo and J.B. Hunt to Test Self-Driving Freight in Texas
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 10, 2021
The test run will use Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth.
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Driverless Trucks to Deliver Toilet Paper to Dallas Sam’s Clubs
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 8, 2022
s Sam’s Club stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking a significant expansion of autonomous vehicles operating in live traffic. Self-driving trucks will soon make deliveries to Walmart Inc.’s
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Busy Being Busy
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
But, several months ago when I received an invitation from AWESOME’s Nancy Nix to join other women from the Dallas-Fort Worth area for lunch I accepted, thinking that if I was too busy when the day rolled around I could send my regrets. The post Busy Being Busy appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. How about you.
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Fulfillment Solution Cuts Average Cost Per Order by 62 Percent
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 17, 2021
The Saddle Creek team in Fort Worth, Texas, partnered with doTERRA to design a highly mechanized fulfillment solution – complete with a robust warehouse management system and state-of-the-art material handling equipment, including automated pick modules, pick-to-light, powered conveyor, parcel sortation and pick bin management.
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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand
FLEXE
MAY 20, 2016
. #3 Jacksonville, FL: Many major retailers and suppliers are establishing facilities and seeking dynamic warehouse space in Jacksonville to streamline their supply chains and reduce logistics costs.
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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand
FLEXE
MAY 12, 2016
The region’s strategic location and transportation access allows shippers and retailers to reach a market of more than 60 million consumers within a one-day truck drive.</p> It’s one of the nation’s top-ranked markets for transportation and distribution.
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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The company is testing a small-format restaurant in Fort Worth, TX, where the centerpiece is a conveyor system that delivers food to a mobile-order lane. Export demand for coal and grain, stemming from disruptions in supply chains in Europe after Russia invaded Ukraine, bolstered freight volumes this year, railroads said.
This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 11, 2022
XPO Logistics plans to split its freight brokerage, European, and intermodal businesses apart from its US trucking operation, which will dismantle the large freight and supply-chain operation it has built over the last decade. Kodiak Robotics has been delivering freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston since mid-2019.
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Saving Minutes Can Save Millions
Operations and Supply Chain Management
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
American Airlines last year started using new technology to assign flight gates at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the world’s second-busiest airport and American’s biggest hub, where it operates out of 135 regional and mainline gates. Many of the improvements are being made behind the scenes.
This Week in Logistics News (May 11 – 16)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 17, 2024
supply chain activity slowed in April. The Arkansas-based company said that it is now offering its drone delivery service for up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Texas population and, the company said at the start of the year, is “building on our momentum with the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S.
Driving domestic production of critical materials and rare earth elements
Resilinc
APRIL 19, 2022
How effective Biden’s invocation of the DPA—which followed the administration’s February release of a memo updating its efforts to revitalize domestic manufacturing and supply chains for a broad array of vital materials and products—is an open question. Take rare earth elements (REEs), for example.
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