IoT is coming to the supply chain: What happens next?

The Internet of Things can help supply chains light up "dark assets" and gain second-by-second or foot-by-foot visibility.

By Gordon Feller • June 19, 2018

Manufacturers think Walmart and Kroger manage supply chains best

The retailers getting the highest praise from manufacturers have solid inventory management techniques, nimble supply chains and clear business strategies.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Why Kirkland's is counting on BOPIS to boost profits

Along with its direct sourcing initiative, the home decor and furniture retailer expects to see double-digit cost savings. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 19, 2018

Nestlé and XPO prepare a 'warehouse of the future'

The U.K. warehouse, set to debut in 2020, will serve as a "testbed environment" for new logistics technology.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018

Asics plans to cut 55% of its supply chain carbon emissions

The company committed to a "circular economic model" and is pursuing sourcing, logistics and operations initiatives.

By Nicole Ault • June 18, 2018

Brussels Airport digitizes transactions with blockchain

A new app will eliminate the need for paper transactions between handlers and forwarders, according to the airport's head of cargo and logistics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 18, 2018

Technology will reinvent — not eliminate — manufacturing jobs

A study from ABI research says employees must be retrained and upskilled for the tech revolution that's predicted to come. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

Boxed speeds up automated fulfillment

The autonomously guided vehicle system was developed in-house and named for CEO Chieh Huang's favorite band — The Wu-Tang Clan.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2018

Walmart opens its own milk processing plant in Indiana

The $165-million plant is the retailer's first food production facility and will provide a variety of private-label dairy products to about 500 Walmart stores in five states.

By Cathy Siegner • June 15, 2018

Private label supplier to Toys R Us was left with $500K of inventory

A bankruptcy court has ruled in favor of Huffy, allowing the vendor to sell the merchandise after it suffered "substantial hardship."

By Shefali Kapadia • June 14, 2018

Boeing sent 'cavalry' of engineers to Wichita to get 737 production back on track

When a Boeing supplier struggled to make on-time deliveries of an essential part for the 737, the aerospace manufacturer stepped in to help.

By Rich Weissman • June 14, 2018

How data is changing the nature of maintenance and repair

Smart initiatives and a move to equipment-as-a-service models are transforming how manufacturers and their suppliers approach MRO.

By Craig Guillot • June 12, 2018

People still 'reign supreme' in the warehouse

Warehouses may still be in 1991 when it comes to technology adoption, and despite a new focus on drones and driverless vehicles, few managers plan to change that.

By Edwin Lopez • June 12, 2018

Williams-Sonoma calls its 'one inventory' plan a strategic breakthrough

The kitchen and home furnishings retailer will cut lead times at its manufacturing plants and turn times at its distribution centers to create a nimbler supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018

How to choose the right supply chain solution for your business

Not all supply chains are created equal, so weighing the pros and cons of each solution will help you make the right decision.

By Rod Daugherty • June 12, 2018

Gap, H&M under fire for female labor conditions in Asia

A group of labor organizations singled out the brands in two reports, highlighting the need for long-term solutions to factory abuse.

By Nicole Ault • June 11, 2018

7 ways Walmart is innovating with technology

From new mobile apps for both customers and employees to robots on the store floor, Walmart is using tech to best the competition.

By Laura Heller • June 7, 2018

Where's the ... tomato? Wendy's shifts sourcing to indoor farms

After unseasonably cold weather in 2010 that lead to a tomato crop shortage, the restaurant chain adjusted its sourcing to ensure continuity of supply. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2018

Burlington's improved inventory turnover puts it 'on track' to open at least 35 new stores

The off-price retailer deftly navigated inventory challenges, managing to increase total sales.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 6, 2018

Dick's plans new warehouses to speed up its supply chain

The sporting goods retailer has a single, centralized fulfillment center in Kentucky, but it wants to reach consumers in major Northeast and West Coast markets within a day.

By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2018

Did suppliers, not Amazon, create the retail apocalypse?

While blame for brick-and-mortar store closures often falls on Amazon, many suppliers are selling directly to consumers and circumventing the retailer. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2018

'Exciting' omnichannel experience makes Tiffany's sales sparkle

The jewelry retailer said leveraging digital capabilities has become the new normal for the company. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 5, 2018

How to make supply chains ethical and sustainable with blockchain

The technology's transparent attributes help to empower consumers with information and champion responsible business practices. 

By Pieter Vandevelde • June 5, 2018

Apple may be tightening control over its supply chain — again

The tech giant has been moving aspects of its supply chain in-house in order to improve profit margins and lower costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 5, 2018

Guess? opens digital office as it adapts to new retail environment

The retailer said its collaboration with Alibaba enhances business in e-commerce and online channels.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 5, 2018