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3 predictions for blockchain in the supply chain in 2019
Is this the year the technology moves past its hype factor and becomes boring?
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Report: Businesses need 'net positive' supply chains to thrive
A company's quest for a value chain strategy that restores natural resources will have significant impact on the supplier community.
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Patagonia aims for carbon-neutral supply chain by 2025
At NRF's Big Show, CEO Rose Marcario discussed efforts to make the supply chain more sustainable, and why taking a stand doesn't hurt business.
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Ford, IBM team up to track cobalt with blockchain
The pilot is an attempt to bring greater transparency to a supply chain that has faced some ethical concerns over the years.
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CSX 'hopes' no more lanes will be cut soon
Railroad executives said they're focused on "delivering superior service" and converting more shippers from truck to rail.
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Supply chain optimization slowly gains traction at Retail's Big Show
Retailers that leverage fulfillment strategies and clean data are on the right path to making customers happy.
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Maersk, HMM, ZIM to charge 'street turn' fees in the US
As some shipping lines announce new fees for round-trip use of containers and chassis, others prepare to digitalize the process.
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Carrefour turns to AI for demand forecasting
The French grocer will be using SAS technology called Viya for data analysis to better forecast demand, improve stock and reduce waste in its stores.
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Marvin Ellison's number 1 retail fundamental: 'Be in stock'
The Lowe's CEO laid out his six-part plan to get the retailer back to its former glory, and supply chains and store operations dominated.
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Businesses warn of disaster, disorder after Brexit deal defeated
The results of Tuesday's U.K. Parliament vote may drive companies to kick no-deal Brexit contingency plans into high gear, with just 72 days until the deadline.
UPDATED: Jan. 16, 2019 at 2:43 p.m.
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Retailers wary of the shutdown, tariffs and a looming recession
There's a greater than 50% chance that a recession hits the U.S. this year, economists said during sessions at the NRF Big Show Monday.
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Walmart plans high-tech consolidation center
The facility in Colton, California, will receive shipments from suppliers before sending them to distribution centers and reduce the numbers of orders suppliers have to fulfill from 42 to 1.
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UPS adds Saturday pickup, faster delivery for exporters
Shipments picked up on Saturday can be delivered as soon as Monday, one day faster than in the past.
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In the flu shot supply chain, lives are on the line
Few states have systems that allow them visibility into how many vaccines have been administered, making restocking and public health efforts less efficient.
Logistics -
Available warehouse space at lowest level since 2000
Only 7% of industrial real estate is currently available as e-commerce has driven demand for more warehouse space.
Logistics -
EPA: Pharmaceuticals in reverse supply chain are hazardous waste
A new regulation could prompt uncertainty as players in the pharmaceutical supply chain evaluate compliance.
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UPS and Amazon: A tale of 2 last-mile sustainability strategies
Carriers and retailers view sustainability from different vantage points, influencing their decisions on adopting goals and strategies for the last mile.
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Think peak season was hard work? UPS exec says 2019 will be harder
Flexible capacity and collaborative planning will be paramount for growth this year, as retailers and 3PLs face a peak season five days shorter than in 2018.
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What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?
The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models.
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Audit: Poor IT procurement led Oregon office to overspend up to $1.6B
Legacy systems date back to the 1990s in some instances, and the state lacks the data and systems necessary for quality spend analysis, the audit found.
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Apparel supplier cuts ties with Chinese factory reportedly in internment camp
An Associated Press investigation revealed the factory is staffed by unpaid detainees of the state, made up largely of ethnic and religious minorities and surrounded by armed guards and dogs.
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FedEx pilots home delivery service for bulky goods
The carrier joins the likes of XPO Logistics seeking to take advantage of a bustling e-commerce market for furniture and appliances.
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JB Hunt acquires 'big and bulky' last-mile provider
In acquiring Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, J.B. Hunt gains 14 warehouses and more than 1,000 independent contractors, carriers and delivery drivers capable of completing over 2 million annual deliveries.
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Amazon makes 7-year deal with French robotics company
Amazon will purchase Balyo's robotic products, which include autonomous forklifts, with the option to gain a 29% stake in the company after seven years.
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ColumnLabor exploitation also happens close to home
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day brings into focus the labor conditions of our extended supply chain — at least for one day.
Procurement