Operations
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ColumnAt ProMat, robots shine, but people are the real stars of the show
The impetus behind the design of each materials handling tool can be summed up in one word: humans.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 17, 2019 -
Predictive analytics for operations grows 76% in 2 years
The data from MHI's annual report shows interest is growing in predictive technology. Now it's just about finding the talent necessary to implement it.
By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019 -
UPS leads $48M funding round for 3D printing startup
Fast Radius has been working with UPS since 2016 as the logistics company moves into on-demand manufacturing.
By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019 -
Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end
The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging.
By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019 -
IBM's blockchain for food gains major US grocer
IBM's Food Trust system has not yet been tested at scale, so more participants of Albertsons' size can only improve the experiment.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 12, 2019 -
Want to automate your warehouse? Wait until you understand your data
Improvements to operations become a guessing game without understanding the baseline data in a warehouse.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 11, 2019 -
Amazon buys robotics company Canvas Technology
Canvas specializes in autonomous technology, specifically autonomous carts, and represents one of several deals focused on automating various aspects of e-commerce fulfillment.
By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019 -
In the warehouse of the future, time is of the essence
The average warehouse worker spends only 20% of his or her shift performing the activity that generates revenue for a business: picking.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 10, 2019 -
Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores
Robots now clean floors, count inventory, check price labels and scan and sort items from trucks in hundreds of Walmart stores.
By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019 -
6 ways automation improves Texas Children's Hospital's operations
In the final stage of the hospital's technology integration plan, robots like those used in automotive factories will fill prescriptions and prepare IVs.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 09, 2019 -
SponsoredWhy low-carbon warehouses are even more important than you thought
Does your warehouse meet customer Scope 3 emission specs? Find out why it should and how to do it.
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Boeing cuts MAX 8 production by 19%
Before the two crashes, Boeing was about to up production of the MAX 8 to 57 planes per month, and suppliers were likely gearing up. But at least one Boeing supplier is ostensibly unphased by the slowdown.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 09, 2019 -
Aldi pledges fully sustainable packaging by 2025
The discount grocer says it will transition all of its packaging to recyclable, reusable or compostable options as competitors roll out similar initiatives.
By Lauren Manning • April 08, 2019 -
Reusable boxes aim to reduce meal kit packaging waste
Liviri, a new brand from cell phone case maker Otter Products, makes containers that can be used up to 75 times and eliminate the need for ice packs.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 08, 2019 -
Adidas' 'supply chain shortages' offer a cautionary tale
While it's not clear exactly what internal dynamics caused the shortage, experts agree agility and data management can help supply chains avoid the same fate as Adidas.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 03, 2019 -
Chemical company revives 'stale' operations with SAP implementation
Old World Industries recently transitioned from a manual procurement and fulfillment processes to a more digitized operation.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 03, 2019 -
5G: The great warehouse enabler
Greater bandwidth can accommodate up to a million sensors and grease the skids for technology adoption in warehouses.
By Craig Guillot • April 02, 2019 -
Track-and-trace, supply chain expected to lead IoT spending growth
Total global spending on Internet of Things technology is projected to increase from $186 billion in 2017 to $435 billion in 2023, according to the Forrester forecast.
By Matt Leonard • April 02, 2019 -
Dick's Sporting Goods built in-house inventory software
The retailer is investing about $15 million in e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and $10 million in technology.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 02, 2019 -
Macy's hires 1st chief supply chain officer
The functions within the new CSCO's purview, including transportation, procurement, sustainability and the "entire product journey," are being joined together under one executive for the first time.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 02, 2019 -
True Value invests $150M in supply chain upgrades
The hardware wholesaler reached a 99% in-stock rate in the Midwest with a new hub-and-spoke model that will soon expand to other regions.
By Matt Leonard • April 01, 2019 -
Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals
This marks the first time Target has taken its entire supply chain, which represents 96% of Target's total emissions, into account when calculating total greenhouse gas emissions.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019 -
Cannabis company builds 850K-square-foot greenhouse to meet high demand
Cronos CEO Mike Gorenstein said supply is only one piece of the puzzle — management of downstream logistics and distribution are equally important.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 28, 2019 -
Ahold Delhaize turns to AI-powered distribution
The new end-to-end supply chain system aims to boost efficiency and provide fresher products for customers.
By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2019 -
Robots expected in 50K warehouses by 2025: report
E-commerce and labor shortages drive a need for automation in facilities, and adoption of robotics is increasingly affordable.
By Matt Leonard • March 27, 2019
