Operations
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4 ways 5G is set to transform supply chains
Two-thirds of organizations plan to deploy 5G by 2020, with operational efficiency seen as the key benefit.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Amazon pushes back on worker injury report
The NYCOSH report found 80% of workers had been pushed to work harder, 66% had experienced physical pain on the job, and 18% "indicated they were injured as a result of their work."
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 22, 2019 -
Opinion4 signs you might have a master data problem
If you have observed these general signs across your operations, it is probably time to mull over putting a master data management strategy in place.
By Shashin Shah, CEO of Pimcore • Oct. 22, 2019 -
UPS teams up with Stamps.com to reduce friction for shippers
Shippers who source UPS shipping services through a Stamps.com platform can receive up to 55% off of daily rates.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 21, 2019 -
ColumnPatent Pending: Uber's plan for better freight matching, Walmart tackles store-based batching
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. On Fridays, we'll share a few from the week.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Givaudan to cut at least 85 jobs as it closes two plants
The Swiss flavor manufacturer joins other food and beverage companies such as Kellogg, Dean Foods and Coca-Cola that have recently slashed jobs or closed plants.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Just-in-time manufacturing success requires the right KPIs and suppliers
Differentiation is critical in a world where JIT is no longer a novelty and margins are razor thin.
By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 15, 2019 -
With record-low unemployment, how will supply chains hire thousands for peak season?
The arid talent pool challenges supply chain managers to boost productivity and take a unique approach to recruit and retain workers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Declining price of IoT sensors means greater use in manufacturing
The average price of an IoT sensor has declined from $1.30 in 2004 to $0.44 in 2018. Microsoft expects there will be 36.13 billion connected IoT devices by 2021.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Suppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain
When the strike ends, General Motors will have to figure out dealerships' inventory needs and pass them along to suppliers.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Carlsberg debuts sustainable paper bottle prototype
The paper beer bottle prototypes are part of the Danish brewer's commitments to reduce plastic packaging waste and cut its carbon footprint.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2019 -
SponsoredMobile World Congress Los Angeles 2019: Sprint and CalAmp Form Strategic IoT Alliance
Sprint's Curiosity™ IoT platform to deliver advanced telematics solutions that improve operational efficiency, secure high-value assets and drive profitability for enterprises and SMBs.
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Patent Pending: Amazon plans to automate unloading, Walmart envisions lasers for inventory
Every week supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. On Fridays, we share a few in our new column.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 11, 2019 -
REI expands online selection with dropshipping
Danner, ECCO and Salomon are among the first brands to participate by shipping orders directly to customers.
By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Fitbit to move 'effectively all' production out of China
CFO Ron Kisling said the company has been working on finding alternatives to China since 2018 in response to the U.S.-China trade war and tariffs.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2019 -
When it comes to warehouses, size isn't everything: CBRE
A new report from CBRE found "light industrial" warehouses between 70,000 to 120,000 square feet saw the most demand between 2014 and 2019, as last-mile pressures make smaller urban facilities more attractive.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Importers ramp up cheese purchasing, stockpile ahead of EU tariffs
Stockpiling is one way to avoid tariffs and ensure there is enough supply to get through the months ahead, but the practice comes with drawbacks.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Inpax Final Mile lays off more than 700 after losing Amazon contract
As Amazon takes more of its own supply chain in-house, it's unlikely Inpax will be the last carrier to lay off workers after losing the e-commerce giant as a customer.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Fulfillment models can make or break retail profits
Fulfilling online orders from a store location had the highest fulfillment cost but the lowest delivery cost, in a recent study.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Why subscription boxes aren't just e-commerce as usual
Inventory management and fulfillment strategies differ from e-commerce, and personalization at scale adds new complexity to the model.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Unilever pledges to halve use of virgin plastic by 2025
CEO Alan Jope said the effort will require "a fundamental rethink in our approach to our packaging and products," but Greenpeace is unsure the impact will be quite so grand.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Unemployment drops to 3.5% — the lowest in 50 years
Stagnant wages, however, remain a source of concern for some experts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Frito-Lay aims for zero emissions at California freight hub
As part of the company's goal to cut emissions 20% by 2030, Frito-Lay plans to remove and replace all diesel powered freight equipment at its Modesto, California facility.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 07, 2019 -
John Deere lays off 163 workers citing reduced demand
The OEM has forecasted production capacity reductions for two quarters as the U.S.-China trade war has dampened farmer sentiment and appetite for new equipment investments.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Over half of shoppers use subscription box services
Dollar Shave Club leads the pack as more retailers and brands introduce subscription services.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 04, 2019
