Chattem expands

Chattem is expanding production and supply-chain operations to new Allegra-based children's medicine, the TFP reports.

FedEx LTL streamlines

The Commercial Appeal reports on FedEx's streamlining of less-than-truckload ops.

Amazon's TN expansion drags profit

Despite disappointing analysts on Amazon's recent earnings, the company's expenditures for warehousing and logistics in Chattanooga and abroad position the company for further growth. The TFP reports.

Excitement grows around Amazon.com TN plans

The excitement is growing about Amazon.com's likely $165MM investment and 1,000-plus year-round jobs that may land in Hamilton and Bradley Counties, the TFP reports today, although key negotiables remain. More details on local incentives here. Gov. Phil Bredesen and ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber, plus Chattanooga and county officials On Nov. 29 confirmed state and county officials are negotiating with Amazon.com regarding fulfillment-center sites in Bradley and Hamilton Counties. The TFP reports. Related TN ECD site is here. The Noog's City Council approved needed incentives, TFP has details here.

TelaPoint supply-chain SW provider grows

The Louisville BJ says TelaPoint, a supply-chain software provider now owned by Maine-based Wright Express, will expand its presence in Louisville.

VU-linked Robotics venture sets raise

Universal Robotics is going after its third private-capital raise, hoping to get to market with its advanced AI systems, by next year. They've also optioned some property in Davidson County for a small R&D campus. Read about it here.

FedEx SenseAware

FedEx unveiled its new SenseAware smart packaging, designed particularly for the life-sciences and other urgent-shipment industries. The CA reports.

Medtronic logistics 'state of art'

Medronic Inc. has opened a 'state-of-the-art' logistics facility in Memphis. The CA reports.

OHL crates-up Alice.com

Brentwood-based Ozburn-Hessey Logistics says its direct-to-consumer shipment biz grew 21 percent in the past year. OHL announced it's landed Alice.com, a portal for consumers' direct-to-manufacturer orders. The entrepreneurs behind Alice.com have previously sold ventures to Microsoft, Wolters-Kluwer, and others.