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Trade war will lead to global recession: survey
The uncertainty surrounding a possible recession requires supply chain managers to tread cautiously and firm up risk management strategies.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Starbucks sets course for resource positive supply chain
The operational and procurement changes would touch every corner of the company's operation from food sourcing to building construction.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2020 -
How wearables compare: Head-mounted, wrist worn or gloves?
Managers who use wearables in their operations say it helps employees do their jobs faster and with fewer errors, but benefits can depend significantly on the hardware.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Fighting warehouse worker fatigue with wearables
Wearables have emerged as a solution to monitor fatigue as it's happening, and to predict when it will happen in the future.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 21, 2020 -
3 retail supply chain fails of 2019 and how to avoid them in 2020
Supply chains struggled with technology integrations in 2019. Experts believe the ability to bounce back from a crisis will be essential for modern managers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging
The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Opinion4 e-commerce trends to watch in 2020
When competing with Amazon or Alibaba, it’s important to use trends as inspiration for innovation, writes Bernard Schreiner, co-founder of Paazl.
By Bernard Schreiner • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Belk harnesses AI to manage inventory
As the department store used analytics to square orders with demand, margins improved, Vice President Tim Carney said at the NRF's Big Show.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Deep DiveSupply chain certifications: What's new?
Just as the business world evolves, associations offering supply chain certifications are revamping them to include relevant content.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 16, 2020 -
3D printing use for MRO will double: report
Respondents in a survey by Essentium, a 3D printing platform, named reduced lead times as a key benefit of the technology.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Walmart opens new beef supply chain facility
The retailer first shared plans to create its own end-to-end beef supply chain last April, noting the importance of meeting customer demand for transparency and improved food quality.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2020 -
The importance of S&OP in 2020
Trends in personalization and fast shipping will require planning that goes beyond supply and demand.
By Craig Guillot • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Sustainable ocean freight gains momentum as Kuehne + Nagel, 7 others forgo Arctic shipping
Eight companies pledged not to use the Northern Sea Route, a pathway through the Arctic which cuts transit times but carries environmental consequences.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020 -
H&M's AI operation helps make its supply chain more sustainable
With precisely honed demand forecasts, supply chains can use only the resources they need and no more.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Deep DiveThe 3 most common forecasting errors retail CFOs make
Smart investment on the planning side can help retailers better align forecasts with actual sales.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Spending on robotics forecast to exceed $112B in 2020: IDC
These robotic systems increase efficiency, but tariffs could add to their cost — a factor businesses consider to be a challenge.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Boeing supplier's 2.8K layoffs highlight scale of supply chain disruption
Spirit AeroSystems blamed the layoffs on Boeing's decision to stop 737 Max production and said it's not clear when manufacturing could begin again.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Q&AWhat are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in
2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Robotic micro-fulfillment startup Fabric wants to help NYC retailers compete with Amazon
Fabric’s service will enable retailers and brands to compete directly with Amazon Prime Now and Target's same-day service once it gets up to speed.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Sponsored3 consumer retail megatrends in 2020 and beyond
No matter where you sit in any retail supply chain today, you have to pay attention to the end consumer more than ever.
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Manufacturing, supply chain see greatest cost savings from AI: McKinsey
Cost reductions from the use of artificial intelligence are typically the result of better forecasting and analytics, not headcount reduction.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 07, 2020 -
OpinionHow artificial intelligence is disrupting manufacturing
For traditional manufacturers, integrating AI across day-to-day processes and equipment is no small task. Firms can keep up or risk becoming obsolete, writes 3D Hubs Co-founder and CCO Filemon Schoffer.
By Filemon Schöffer • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Molson Coors aims for greater supply chain efficiency with plant closure
The company cited excess capacity for the decision to close a California facility this September with one executive saying it "will allow us to optimize our brewery footprint."
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Trade tensions drag manufacturing to lowest level since 2009
December 2019 was the fifth straight month in which the ISM manufacturing index contracted. Phase one of a U.S.-China trade deal could bolster several industries.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 06, 2020 -
ColumnPatent Pending: Is warehousing Alphabet's next moonshot?
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 03, 2020
