Aug. 2 - 5 charts show Amazon's growing network | Hasbro, Mattel lean on supply chain teams

Ford shifts focus to built-to-order to mitigate semiconductor shortage's effects; Hasbro, Mattel lean on supply chain teams to minimize effects of costly ocean freight, port congestion; From sapling to pure-play LTL: The story of XPO Logistics under Jacobs View online | Signup | Forward

Daily Dive Aug.​ 2,​ 2021 | Today's news and insights for supply chain leaders   BROUGHT TO YOU BY — Quickbase Data Report: Supply Chain Visibility Disconnected teams and processes put supply chains are at risk. Download this report to learn how to build the visibility critical for a resilient supply chain.   Note from the editor There's a new kid on the stock exchange block. GXO Logistics spun off from XPO Logistics, and the two are trading as separate companies. XPO will focus on LTL, while GXO takes the reins on contract logistics. The split is definitely a turn for XPO, after years and years of building up the business through acquisitions. Delve into the history of XPO, CEO Bradley Jacobs, the company's state in the current market and its future as a pure-play LTL with Transport Dive Senior Reporter Jim Stinson's feature story. Check out the deep dive here. Want more analysis on XPO and the LTL segment, or have carrier colleagues who might be interested? Sign up for Transport Dive here to get a newsletter each morning with the top news and insight into the trucking industry. Thanks for reading, and have a great week. Shefali Kapadia Lead Editor, Supply Chain Dive Twitter | Email 5 charts show Amazon's growing logistics network as it puts inventory closer to consumers Amazon doubled down on its commitment to expand supply chain capacity on its latest earnings call. And in 2020, its capital expenditures were more than three times greater than those of Walmart. Ford shifts focus to built-to-order to mitigate semiconductor shortage's effects The automaker envisions the chip shortage persisting through the end of this year. It's adapting by allocating chips to customer orders, new launches and its more profitable vehicles, CFO John Lawler said. Hasbro, Mattel lean on supply chain teams to minimize effects of costly ocean freight, port congestion The toymakers said challenges in ocean shipping were among the leading factors of cost inflation, but their supply chain teams found ways to navigate the disruptions. Sponsored Content by Flock Freight Partials not getting the service they deserve? [White paper] Traditional shipping modes don't prioritize midsize freight. Learn which shipping mode provides reliable, hubless transit for freight of any size. Download. Deep Dive From sapling to pure-play LTL: The story of XPO Logistics under Jacobs Bradley Jacobs is a relentless numbers man and a serial entrepreneur. And he's one thing neither XPO nor GXO can replace. Read more news From Our Library Playbook Five Trends to Watch in Food Distribution DAT Solutions Playbook Tackling The Greatest Business Innovation Challenges of 2021 Verizon Playbook Building a Better Subscription Business Visible Supply Chain Management Webinar - on demand Save Money with Predictive Maintenance Powered by Advanced Analytics Alteryx Webinar - on demand Demystifying the Role of Data Analytics in Digital Transformation PTC Trendline Navigating supply chain peak season in 2021 View all resources What We're Reading FreightWaves What will the reopening of the Canadian border mean for freight? Retail Dive E-commerce skyrocketed during the pandemic. Now Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat want in. Reuters CNH Industrial bets on strong market to counter worst supply chain situation Financial Times 'The global supply chain was not built for this': freight delays hammer US BBC News Pay rise for Aldi lorry drivers amid shortage Suggest a story we should read Dive Into a Topic Coronavirus Regulation Freight Logistics Operations Procurement Technology Risk/Resilience Share Supply Chain Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Supply Chain Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.supplychaindive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=60a5c3aa567ee621a1070bb0

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