Operations
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DHL unveils its supply chain of the future
Strategic adoption of robots, AI and self-driving vehicles will bring flexibility and reduced costs for omnichannel companies.
By Craig Guillot • Dec. 18, 2018
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How the world's 'most sustainable' denim producer saves $400K per year
The supplier's CEO said sustainably must be part of the fundamental strategy of a company in order to come up with solutions that are both sustainable and make business sense.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 18, 2018
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AI could deliver $300B in benefits for retailers, study says
Although operations represent only 26% of artificial intelligence use cases today, they are among the most profitable.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 17, 2018
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Ulta's inventory reduction strategy on a 'multi-year path'
Like so many retailers adjusting to the new pace of omnichannel retail, Ulta finds building the supply chain it needs to compete comes at a cost.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018
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Food manufacturing is hungry for workers
As today's job seekers look for an integrative culture and benefits like education, the once-stable industry is struggling to find people and keep them from leaving.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2018
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Will Amazon warehouse workers in NYC unionize?
A labor union and some Staten Island fulfillment center workers are slamming Amazon's business practices, but Amazon says the sentiment is "not a fair representation of the vast majority of the employees."
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 14, 2018
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Lowe's supply chain overhaul starts in Nashville
The retailer opened a warehouse large enough to contain 22 football fields, which strategically positions it to ship to 75% of the country within two days.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2018
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Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market
Consolidation in industries and policy changes have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2018
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Q&AWhat is the business case for computer vision in the supply chain?
As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: computer vision.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2018
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Rapid price changes make retailers more vulnerable to shocks
A Harvard Business School professor found retailers are now shifting prices every 3.6 months and said the practice may have an impact on margins.
By Craig Guillot • Dec. 11, 2018
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What's next for RFID?
Now mature, the technology may be ready for prime time – but it may have to compete with, or complement, new innovations.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 11, 2018
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In-store tech can help after operations mishaps, survey says
Shoppers cited out of stock inventory and long checkout lines as the top reasons for abandoning their in-store shopping journey.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveThe supply chain behind turning unusual materials into textiles
Businesses are mining waste products for fiber production, giving rise to dozens of new alternative fibers on the market made from everything from mushroom roots to spoiled milk.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveFarm to label: Turning corn into textiles
About 400 million tons of corn goes to waste each year, making it a good candidate to transform into new materials.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveCase study: Circular Systems turns scraps into textiles
In the era of fast fashion, producers are looking at alternative materials to support growing consumer demand.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
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From mushroom to handbag: Creating a closed loop textile supply chain
This Supply Chain Dive series explores the innovative ways manufacturers are taking natural materials and waste products and giving them new life in the form of textiles.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 11, 2018
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Will automation take online grocery to the next level?
Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018
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A tale of 2 peak season inventory strategies
Based on the steps taken for peak season preparation described by Target and Kohl's, fulfillment strategy doesn't necessarily match inventory strategy.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 04, 2018
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Spelling out the omnichannel alphabet soup
Four acronyms reflect the varied strategies retailers are pursuing to fulfill online and digitally-placed store orders.
By Jacqueline Smith Renfrow
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Is BOSS the new BOPIS?
In-store pickup and ship-to-store fulfillment models have distinct challenges — and advantages.
By Jacqueline Smith Renfrow
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Q&A
What is the business case for 3D printing in the supply chain?
As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: 3D printing.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 04, 2018
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Dive AwardsInnovator of the Year: Uptake
The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsExecutive of the Year: Michelle Gass, Kohl's
Michelle Gass has not just been a positive force for Kohl's — experts believe her rise is good news for supply chain executives everywhere.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsThe Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.
By Supply Chain Dive Team
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Dive AwardsResilience Plan of the Year: Hasbro's inventory management strategy
Strategic forecasting and demand planning allowed the toy manufacturer to mitigate a major risk event.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 03, 2018