The Latest
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Warehouse tech glitches cause $25M disruption for Asos
Problems with the British retailer's automated warehouse management and control systems caused inventory available to customers to decrease significantly, taking a bite out of sales and margins.
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83% of fashion companies plan to reduce China sourcing
A new U.S. Fashion Industry Association report reveals sourcing costs and trade protectionism as top businesses challenges for this year.
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Kansas City Southern reaps PSR benefits with revenue up despite flat volume
The railroad's second-quarter results offer further proof that precision-scheduled railroading principles are, so far, protecting profits from slowing volume.
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77% of procurement professionals expect a recession by 2021
Survey respondents fear a recession could lead to budget cuts, layoffs in their departments and the loss of suppliers and contract partners.
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Deliveroo will now buy and deliver ingredients to restaurants
The U.K.-based company claims its program, where it procures food supplies on behalf of multiple eateries, can save small operators up to 40%.
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Alternative pallet market grows 3% as supply chains see sustainability, cost benefits
Molded pallets are often cheaper to purchase, easier to recycle and lighter in weight, thereby reducing fuel costs.
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FedEx: Amazon 'may be' competitor, could reduce market share
The annual filing marks a change in tone for the company's executives who brushed off questions about Amazon as a competitor on previous earnings calls.
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Union Pacific expects a normal peak season despite slow first half
UP's revenue decline was in line with CSX's reporting earlier this week. Analysts are still attempting to sniff out the source of "softness" in rail demand.
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Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS
A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used Buy Online Pickup In-Store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.
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Technology helps find new suppliers, but it's not the be-all and end-all
Buyers can benefit from using technology in highly saturated vendor markets, freeing up time for negotiation and spend management.
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Freight-on-demand apps challenge traditional brokers — but can they solve trucking capacity?
Startups say capacity issues lie in a lack of innovation, while traditional brokers argue digital freight apps simply match to the same pool of drivers.
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CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco formally sign on to GSBN blockchain platform
With two of the top 10 carriers signed on to both the Global Shipping Business Network and TradeLens platforms, a "winner" may not emerge.
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New bill would increase access to capital for small manufacturers
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Rep. Tom Reed, R-NY, introduced the legislation earlier this week saying it will make loans more available for manufacturers and provide incentives for them to grow.
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Deep DiveMicron takes on smart manufacturing to fuel memory-hungry sectors
The semiconductor's Manassas site director called the smart factory "the biggest revolution since robotics" to improve manufacturing.
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Under pressure, Domino's ups the ante on tech
Squeezed by third-party aggregators, the pizza chain is using various means to improve delivery, from GPS tracking to alternative modes of transportation.
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Owner-operators average higher income than company truck drivers
The autonomy to choose routes and loads often results in higher pay but also comes with the risks of business investment, according to new analysis from digital freight broker Convoy.
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CSX lowers revenue projections due to 'puzzling' economy
The railroad originally projected revenue to be up 1-2% for the year but has now adjusted those predictions, expecting revenues to be down 1-2%.
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P&G takes on water risk — one drop at a time
A proactive approach to water sustainability in the supply chain is a growing strategy among CPG players who recognize the dire consequences of water shortages.
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Deep DiveThe Panama Canal is thirsty. That's a problem for ocean carriers.
With one of the worst droughts in history, the canal is forced to place restrictions on the amount of cargo ships can carry.
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Toyota to partner with world's largest electric car battery supplier
The partnership will help Toyota secure supply in an increasingly competitive race to scale up EV production in the next five to 10 years.
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Micro fulfillment moves underground
Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.
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Industrial water use down nearly 43% since 1985
The United States Geological Survey credits regulations for the drop in water use in industrial and public supply over the last decade.
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Warehousing capacity crunch shows signs of easing up
Steadily increasing e-commerce demand has drained warehouse capacity in recent years, but there are signs this trend may be reversing as nation-wide availability increases.
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77% of suppliers lack deforestation commitments
Investors and procurement organizations should be concerned that crucial commodities may be in jeopardy as deforestation advances.
