The U.S. labor market continued its sluggish performance in June, offering little relief after a disappointing jobs report in May, according to a “Job Market Report” produced by Glassdoor, Chicago.

Amid a booming economy, United States Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).

The second annual joint survey of supply chain executives from JDA Software, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., and KPMG LLP, Switzerland, details the key innovation investments across retail, manufacturing and logistics in 2019.

Investments in logistics infrastructure, supply chain optimization and expanded infill warehousing facilities have enabled retailers and supermarket chains to expand their store footprints and experiment with new shopping channels.

A study conducted by DHL Express, Plantation, Fla., captures the perspectives of small and medium-sized businesses on current international trade trends.

The transportation and logistics industry is experiencing a slow rate of blockchain adoption, according to a survey released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Boston, Mass.

DHL, Germany, announced plans to expand its global innovation footprint to the Americas by breaking ground on a new Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont, Ill.

Nearly 72% of retailers are digitizing their supply chains to enable real-time visibility through tools like automation, sensors and analytics, according to research released by Logistics Trends & Insights, Atlanta, and American Global Logistics (AGL), Atlanta.

McKinsey & Co., New York, revealed five trends set to create change for the trucking, rail, warehousing and logistics companies that move America’s merchandise.