Home Depot: Faster delivery means more sales

The home improvement retailer can currently reach 90% of the U.S. population with parcel shipping in two days or less. For next-day parcel shipping, that number today is 36%, but soon will be 50%, said executives. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019

Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront

While many wearable smart devices track movement, location and even biometric data, there’s a growing discussion about privacy and how employers should manage and use the information they collect.

By Craig Guillot • May 21, 2019

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Report: Adoption of wearable operations tech to reach 90% in next decade

Experts predict wearable tech, including head-mounted displays and augmented reality tools, will be the new norm in warehouses by 2028.

By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019

The West Coast warehouse market was about to settle down ... then Trump tweeted

Though experts don't expect a rush on warehouse space, limited availability adds drama to a new slew of tariffs that could run into peak season decisions.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019

John Deere to slow production amid harsh ag conditions

Executives pointed to a lack of a trade resolution, plus wet weather conditions and African swine fever, as reasons to lower production up to 20% at some facilities.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 20, 2019

Report: 67% of retailers say omnichannel is a priority

Retailers that adopt strategies such as BOPIS can reach consumers across more platforms and stand out among lagging competitors. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 17, 2019

Macy's: Tariff tranche 4 is 'the big one'

The retailer has worked for years to move production of private label goods out of China, but the country remains "an important piece of our overall mix," CEO Jeff Gennette said 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019

In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose

Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2019

Reskilling the workforce in the age of automation

Digital technologies are transforming operations, changing the daily duties of nearly every employee.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 14, 2019

PVH reveals expansive sustainability goals

The fashion conglomerate, which operates brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, introduced a plan with 15 targets for increased transparency including reducing carbon emissions, landfill waste and eradicating single-use plastics.

By Kaarin Moore • May 14, 2019

As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains

Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without "teething problems" as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.

By Craig Guillot • May 14, 2019

Starbucks secures $1B sustainability bond

The coffee chain's third and largest sustainability fund will support its efforts to ethically source coffee as well as build 10,000 green stores globally by 2025.

By Alicia Kelso • May 14, 2019

Report: Amazon's new packing robots to replace workers

An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the capability to Reuters, stating the technology is intended to increase safety, speed up delivery times and add efficiency across its network. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 13, 2019

Sam's Club to open fulfillment center for online orders

A warehouse club in Worcester, Massachusetts will reopen next week as an online order fulfillment center, the fourth of about a dozen planned transformations.

By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2019

Auburn University partners with 21 retail supply chain stakeholders on blockchain project

The pilot will seek to determine if blockchain can improve claims compliance, along with anti-counterfeiting and product authentication.

By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019

Goodwill collaboration delivers supply chain training for 400 San Antonio workers

The organization's move reflects a broader trend of employers investing in employee training opportunities.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • May 9, 2019

Survey: Supply chain professionals averaged 4% salary bump in 2018

The rise may indicate a smaller pool of qualified workers, wherein demand for labor has far outstripped supply. 

By Matt Leonard • May 9, 2019

Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track

In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.

By Matt Leonard • May 8, 2019

Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream, cutting thousands of jobs

The switch will result in shuttering eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cutting out middlemen, and eventually bringing the company savings.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 8, 2019

Crocs shifts distribution center from Los Angeles to Ohio as demand spikes

The move will help to reduce freight costs and increase capacity as sales of its "classic icon" clogs are growing. 

By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2019

Returns grow with e-commerce, reach 10% of sales

The returned merchandise is challenging retailers to refine their reverse logistics and detect fraudulent returns. 

By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2019

Buy, try, return, repeat: How fast fulfillment gives beauty retailers a competitive edge

In an industry where trying on is crucial to the experience, retailers must have the right operations in place to manage orders and returns.

By Jen A. Miller • May 7, 2019

Starbucks taps Microsoft machine learning for inventory-based order suggestions

The developments with Microsoft are part of a five-year technology strategy, which includes investigating disruptive technology trends and developing proprietary technologies. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 7, 2019

Adidas ups air freight to make up for supply chain shortages

CEO Kasper Rorsted warned air freight costs for the next two quarters will be "substantial," and the impact on gross margin from the increased freight spending should be evident by the end of the year. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 7, 2019

Domino's turns to blockchain-based AI solution to scale operations

The chain's Malaysia and Singapore division has partnered with SingularityNET to deploy artificial intelligence services across its network as it looks to beef up its business in the region. 

By Alicia Kelso • May 6, 2019