VW and Ford expand partnership on AVs, EVs

Volkswagen will invest $2.6 billion in Argo AI, signaling the latest collaboration between major automakers adapting to new mobility trends. 

By Jason Plautz • July 15, 2019

Micro fulfillment moves underground

Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Amazon adds 5K warehouse workers ahead of Prime Day

A hiring spree this early in the year indicates Amazon is banking on Prime Day to act as a peak season of its own. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 12, 2019

Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated fulfillment center will open just south of the city in 2021.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019

Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees

Programs to reskill current employees will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over the very small pool of qualified workers.

By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019

Are we heading toward 24/7 logistics services or are we already there?

As 3PLs extend service hours and days, constant deliveries seem inevitable. But experts say retailers, and to some extent, consumers are keeping a floor under e-commerce delivery times.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 11, 2019

Reshoring index down 3rd year in a row

Manufacturers aren't coming back to the U.S., preferring instead to diversify to other lower-cost manufacturing countries, according to a report from A.T. Kearney.

By Morgan Forde • July 10, 2019

DHL: 60% of businesses haven't fully implemented an e-commerce strategy

Despite recognizing its importance, the majority of B2B and B2C enterprises surveyed said they were falling behind on implementation due to constantly shifting consumer expectations, limited resources and other factors.

By Morgan Forde • July 10, 2019

Amazon's momentum in medical supply chain slowing, poll finds

A UBS poll of hospital purchasing managers found providers are allocating a smaller percentage of such purchases to the retail giant this year compared to 2018.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 9, 2019

A third of supply chain pros use robotics, but cost and ROI remain barriers

The adoption of robotics in the warehouse could take off when the technology masters the ability to take over picking, one expert said.

By Matt Leonard • July 9, 2019

Nestlé develops recyclable paper packaging for Yes snack bars

The Swiss company may eventually use it for Kit Kat bars and other products, according to Reuters, once they can get a sufficient amount of the specially coated material.

By Cathy Siegner • July 9, 2019

Stop worrying about robots — the future lies between humans and automation

Warehousing will benefit from combining the efficiency and time-savings of robotic picking with human strategic thinking to drive businesses forward.

By Rob DeStefano • July 9, 2019

Report: Volkswagen pursues joint ventures with suppliers to secure EV production

Automakers looking to transition to electric vehicles face challenges sourcing lithium and cobalt needed to produce a sufficient quantity of batteries.

By Morgan Forde • July 9, 2019

Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota

The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow recent walk-outs at the same facility as workers press for better conditions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019

Walmart, Target among most popular retailers to offer BOPIS

While the pickup option offers benefits to both consumers and retailers, some obstacles remain, according to a recent Coresight Research report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2019

Nestlé launches open blockchain pilot to track milk

The food company announced a commitment to pursuing a fully transparent supply chain in February and cites its partnership with OpenSC as a means of publicly verifying its progress.

By Morgan Forde • July 3, 2019

The complexities of 'Made in America'

Maker Katie Stack explains the difficulties of being a small business owner during a game of political chicken over tariffs. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 3, 2019

Walmart to invest $1B in China logistics

A 1 million-square-foot warehouse in Dongguan, China, is the opening salvo of the retailer's decades-long investment plan in the country, which will entail at least 10 more warehouses over the next 10-20 years. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 3, 2019

Food waste is piling up. How are manufacturers responding?

More than 1.6 billion tons of food goes to waste annually, representing $1.2 trillion in value and a third of all global food production. A 2018 report says it's getting worse.

By Craig Guillot • July 2, 2019

Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America

As companies and countries move forward with plans to reduce food waste, they'll need better data.

By Matt Leonard • July 2, 2019

Report: US could lose over 1.5M jobs to automation by 2030

A report from Oxford Economics estimates robotics and automation will hit manufacturing, logistics, maritime shipping and port operations the hardest over the next decade.

By Morgan Forde • July 1, 2019

FedEx: Retail partners can't replace FedEx Office

Even with plans to offer parcel pick-up and drop-off in 8,000 Dollar General stores, COO Raj Subramaniam emphasized the most profitable packages come through FedEx Office.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

When it comes to speed, Nike says RFID is key

Beyond Nike's own supply chain, RFID can grant Nike a view of the inventory in the hands of retailer customers.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 28, 2019

New Sears taps 'sourcing agents' to improve supply chain, lead times

Sears' holding company faces an uphill battle to overcome the reputation of its namesake and navigate an ongoing trade war. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 27, 2019

Amazon adds counter parcel pickup in 100 Rite Aid stores

For struggling Rite Aid, converting Amazon orders into store traffic holds promise.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 27, 2019