Verizon workers protest company's continued work with XPO

The protests follow reports last year of labor issues in XPO warehouses, including six pregnant women who miscarried during their time working with the logistics company. 

By Matt Leonard • May 3, 2019

Tesla's long-term production pace threatened by mineral shortages

Demand for copper is on the rise now that common smart devices, like responsive thermostats and voice-activated home devices, require the mineral.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 3, 2019

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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Amazon makes blockchain service platform generally available

Supply chain applications, including sourcing traceability and reverse logistics, are among the first uses of Amazon's offering.

By Matt Leonard • May 2, 2019

CPG companies unite behind a 'frictionless' supply chain

Grocery Manufacturers Association CEO Geoff Freeman said he's searching for a head of supply chain, as companies realize its growing importance in removing inefficiencies and determining profitability.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 2, 2019

Chick-fil-A makes 1st delivery from company-owned distribution center

The new facility was announced this spring as a pilot. A full-scale center is slated to open next summer. 

By Alicia Kelso • Updated July 18, 2019

Amazon: 1-day delivery doesn't require changes at fulfillment centers

The expanded offering of 1-day delivery will become a reality thanks to changes in the middle- and last-mile transportation.

By Matt Leonard • May 1, 2019

Supply chains struggle to find talent to fill digital skills gap

65% of respondents say they struggle with hiring top talent at their company, a figure that has shown little change over the last four years.

By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2019

Alexa in the warehouse? How voice applications are changing and growing

As e-commerce order volume continues spiraling upwards while delivery windows shrink, warehouse workers need innovations to meet picking, packing and shipping goals.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 30, 2019

How talent leaders can prepare for AI integration

Whether bots will be physically present in the workplace or exist as quiet virtual partners, HR will need to make sure AI and humans work well together.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019

Walmart reveals first 'intelligent' lab store on Long Island

Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.

By Jessica Dumont • April 30, 2019

Suddenly, free 1-day shipping is the new normal

Amazon upped the ante with its announcement of Prime's two-day delivery becoming even quicker, but analysts say Walmart and Target have little to fear.

By Daphne Howland • April 30, 2019

Walgreens hires its first global chief supply chain officer

Colin Nelson is taking on the role, joining Walgreens from the agribusiness Bunge.

By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2019

Boeing counts on supply chain for recovery from 737 MAX grounding

Boeing's supply chain agility will be important in ensuring that planes are delivered quickly and production ramps up accordingly if and when the aircraft is cleared for takeoff. 

By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2019

How McDonald's super sizes its data for an optimized supply chain

The restaurant giant will use artificial intelligence to change its drive-thru menus, enabling new capabilities behind the scenes in demand planning.

By Craig Guillot • April 23, 2019

Autonomous vehicles, drones still face supply chain skeptics

Fourteen percent of respondents now say they use these technologies today, but another 32% say they are unlikely to adopt.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

Automation complicates recruiting in the cybersecurity space, survey finds

Among U.S. respondents, 48% said that automation will require employers to increase the number of hires with advanced skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

XPO touts efforts to reduce warehouse energy use in first ever sustainability report

Sustainability reports, when released on a regular basis, allow for a transparent look at how well initiatives are working at the company and set a baseline for performance.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

At 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