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Fuel Surcharges Push Florists to Optimize Deliveries

Fuel price increases affected delivery businesses in general, and florists in particular ahead of Mother’s Day.

Orders for flower deliveries peak in the days ahead of Mother’s Day. Florists also saw increases from flower suppliers, and fuel and other surcharges from other suppliers, which cut into their profit margin.

To adjust for the cost impacts of rising fuel prices, many florists raised their delivery charges and worked to plan delivery routes more efficiently.

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Rising gas prices […]

By Anita Lee-Post, Ph.D.|2026-07-13T03:01:18+00:00July 12, 2026|Tags: delivery, job design, perishable inventory management, sourcing strategy, transportation, work design|

Engine Shortage Disrupts Airbus Supply Chain

Airbus has to slow production of A320 jets because of engine shortages from its largest supplier, Pratt & Whitney.

The engine shortage has halted Airbus A320 production, affecting production forecasts, delivery plans and ability to fulfill customers’ orders.

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Mostly Assembled: Airbus Has 60 Jets Waiting For Engines (Aug 8, 2025, Simple Flying)

This post is based on the Market Screener article, Airbus Warns of Hit to A320 Production From Pratt & Whitney […]

By Anita Lee-Post, Ph.D.|2026-03-08T09:50:48+00:00March 8, 2026|Tags: delivery, forecasting, inventory management, production, shortages, stockouts, supplier relationship, supply chain disruption|

Zipline To Expand Drone Delivery Across Africa

In an attempt to respond to developing countries’ request for “trade, not aid,” in November 2025, the U.S. State Department launched its first significant international aid program as part of the “America First” global health strategy.

Zipline, which has spent almost a decade in Rwanda providing drone delivery service for blood and critical medical supplies, will be able to receive up to $150 million to further expand its presence in Africa. Zipline currently serves about 5,000 hospitals globally and has flown […]

By Lisa M. Spencer|2026-01-18T10:53:32+00:00January 18, 2026|Tags: autonomous vehicles, delivery, drones, logistics, product design, productivity, supply chain, sustainability|

Why Kroger Is Pivoting Its Supply Chain Strategy

A few years ago, Kroger announced plans to leverage Customer Fulfillment Centers (CFCs) to expand its reach into new markets. CFCs would allow Kroger to enter new markets, delivering directly to customers using Kroger delivery vans, without building brick-and-mortar stores.

Kroger has opened 8 CFCs in total, with plans for three others in the works.

However, Kroger recently announced that it is closing three locations. The closures will happen in January 2026. One of the planned CFCs […]

By Ross L. Fink, Ph.D.|2026-01-15T07:59:16+00:00January 14, 2026|Tags: automation, delivery, direct-to-consumer, facility location, fulfillment centers, last mile delivery, online order fulfillment, operations strategy, outsourcing, technology|