University of Kent helps streamline Port of Dover's operations

By helping make the port run more efficiently, the university is opening doors for a new generation of supply chain talent.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2018

XPO's strong 2017 performance paves the way for 2018 acquisitions

Thanks to a record year, the 3PL is already talking about its next growth spurt.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 12, 2018

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Technology is not 'a magic bullet' for operations

New tech promises a world of opportunities for manufacturers, but unstructured data, talent gaps and incompatible business processes must all be overcome to reap the benefits, according to a new Accenture report.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts to remove foam cups from supply chain by 2020

The company plans to replace the polystyrene foam cups with double-walled paper ones, beginning this spring. 

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 8, 2018

APICS: Costing accuracy within supply chains must improve

For the most successful savings plans — especially in procurement departments — companies need a top-down approach initiated by senior management.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2018

Carillion's liquidation reveals the dangers of shared sourcing

The collapse of construction giant Carillion could be the first in a string of financial woes for the industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 8, 2018

Cargill partners with NGOs to increase sustainability for ocean transports

The company will examine ways to reduce sulfur oxides and greenhouse gas emissions when shipping goods by sea.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2018

Is ERP supply chain software on the way out?

Here is your quick guide to the evolving supply chain software market.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 6, 2018

Whole Foods' supply chain nightmare

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the recently acquired grocer. 

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2018

Supply chain's path to the top starts with leadership

Today’s company needs a worker with advanced management skills, capable of bringing different departments together to achieve supply chain goals.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2018

Volkswagen supplier negotiating with DOJ in emissions scandal

The German automaker has agreed to pay over $20 billion in settlements, but its supplier says it has limited resources for any financial penalties. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 6, 2018

Manufacturers see cost benefits of AVs but hesitate to adopt

According to a new PwC survey, most manufacturers are preparing to use self-driving and autonomous vehicles, but not within the four walls of their operations.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 6, 2018

Uber, Waymo face off in court over AV tech dispute

One year after Waymo filed a suit against Uber alleging the company stole trade secrets, an anticipated trial between the tech giants begins.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 5, 2018

Whole Foods employees say new 'scorecard' system is crushing morale

The new inventory management system is so stressful, workers told Business Insider, that they're having nightmares about it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018

Toyota will use Kinaxis RapidResponse to manage its supply chain

Short turnarounds and lead times are driving the automotive industry to rely on increasingly complex technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Use cases for new technologies are still unclear to most execs

Machine learning and 3-D printing are interesting, but obstacles to supply chain adoption abound, according to a recent BI Intelligence report.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 5, 2018

Amazon Q4 sales soar 38% to $60.5B

The e-commerce giant had a very good holiday quarter, as a result of online sales growth and more efficient fulfillment and warehouse operations.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 2, 2018

Amazon wins patent to develop wrist-wearing tech for warehouses

The new technology aims to increase efficiency and better address demand planning.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 2, 2018

Boxed rejects Kroger bid, looks elsewhere for offer

The competition to acquire the e-commerce wholesaler, nicknamed "Costco for millennials," has intensified with Amazon, Walmart and Target seen as some of the potential buyers.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 1, 2018

Sysco and US Foods allege chicken producers fix prices

The product distributors are accusing Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride and others of collusion from as far back as 2008.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 1, 2018

Amazon effect: Apparel is as perishable as avocados

Due to changing consumer tastes and the rapid rate of innovation, speed-to-market tactics are now necessary for all products, not just produce and perishables.

By Gary M. Barraco • Jan. 31, 2018

Walmart will tighten on-time, in-full enforcement in April

The retailer began phasing in the new OTIF policy last year, but it hopes large suppliers can reach 85% compliance in a few months.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2018

CHEP, Grimmway Farms team up to improve sustainability through pallet pooling

The partnership has enabled significant reductions in waste and emissions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2018

Amazon reportedly expanding FBA Onsite trial

The retailer appears to be expanding a trial offering that installs its own logistics processes at the locations of merchant partners.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2018

Honda, Nestle, Microsoft among companies recognized for sustainability

Environmental platform CDP named 58 companies for their efforts in reducing emissions and lowering environmental risks. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2018