Walmart's improved social responsibility efforts begin with supply chain

The retailer invests in programs to help train farmers at the supplier level and eliminate unethical labor practices. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 25, 2018

As supply chains go digital, a war of words unfolds

Do supply chains "digitize" or "digitalize"? We asked you, then we investigated why the industry cannot seem to decide.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 24, 2018

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Inventory Management

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

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Smart factories will require a 'coevolution' of workers and operations

Intel surveyed 145 workers in the manufacturing industry to understand pain points and the role IoT will play in improving processes.

By Edwin Lopez • April 24, 2018

Amazon warehouse workers reportedly relying on SNAP

The Intercept found that in five states the e-commerce giant was among the top 20 companies with employees who rely on food subsidies.

By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2018

After the fire: Revamping one of Covanta's biggest facilities after it went up in smoke

A February 2017 ignition caused Covanta's Lorton, VA facility to shut down for nearly a year. How did it bounce back?

By Cody Boteler • April 24, 2018

CAR-T ups challenges in pharma supply chain

New technology made shipping the cell therapies viable. Now, stakeholders are pushing for more innovation to meet looming commercial demands.

By Jacob Bell • April 23, 2018

Top challenges facing drug supply chains

Issues like compliance and cold-chain shipping are just two of the hurdles that medicines have to overcome when getting from manufacturers to patients. 

By Ned Pagliarulo , Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

J&J reshaping its supply chain around therapies of the future

Johnson & Johnson wants to reduce complexity in its value chain, estimating its plan will result in up to $800 million in annual savings. 

By Jacob Bell • April 19, 2018

To implement new technology, think big, but start small

The 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report outlines various barriers to building the 'NextGen Supply Chain' and how to overcome them.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

Here's how Digital Twins could stem equipment failure

The tech could be a gamechanger for manufacturers, and could ultimately accelerate supply chains.

By Seth Page • April 18, 2018

MODEX 2018: What you missed at the exhibit hall

A round-up of product announcements and partnerships announced at the show.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

5 takeaways from MODEX 2018

The distribution center has become the battlefront amid the war to win consumers’ hearts.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

The path to smart distribution centers begins with data

While many DCs are using technology to optimize their processes, integrated data can also enable autonomous and self-learning buildings.

By Craig Guillot • April 17, 2018

Robotics are enabling the next-generation supply chain

Operating systems can turn ordinary machines into robots, helping them tap into big data and boost labor productivity at once, according to a panel at MODEX 2018.

By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2018

P&G pledges 100% renewable energy at its plants

The company's sustainability goals also include halving greenhouse gas emissions and sourcing more water from circular sources. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 17, 2018

Mattel closes New York office after Toys R Us liquidation

The toy maker, one of Toys R Us' top suppliers, was in bad financial shape when the retailer went under.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 13, 2018

10 tips for the ethical supply chain in 2018

Wondering how to improve sustainability efforts and protect against malpractice within the supply chain? Read on for the top tips.

By Caitlin C. Blanche, Amy L. Groff, John F. Sullivan • April 12, 2018

Corporate responsibility starts with the supply chain

Global supply chains are complex and often not very transparent, making it an ideal starting point for companies to improve their social responsibility. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 12, 2018

Why Geodis is pushing automated drones into warehouses

Drones inside warehouses can accelerate inventory management and also create a safer environment for employees.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 12, 2018

Apple achieves 100% renewable energy at facilities, targets suppliers next

Even though Apple met its big sustainability goal, the tech company stresses every link in its supply chain will need to operate on 100% renewable energy.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 11, 2018

How clean data can help companies boost productivity

The proliferation in the amount of data available businesses need to collect makes for a daunting task, and that's only half the problem. 

By Craig Guillot • April 10, 2018

UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'

Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018

Tipalti-NetSuite partnership automates payments, grants visibility across supply chain

The integration will allow for more top-down visibility and accountability within companies wanting more direct oversight over the supply chain.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 10, 2018

REI to enforce sustainability standards for vendors

By 2020, the outdoors retailer said that the more than 1,000 brands it sells must follow newly released product sustainability standards.

By Cara Salpini • April 10, 2018

Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market

With shippers and carriers facing a capacity crunch, open communication and shared goals can help both parties weather the freight market. 

By Rich Weissman • April 10, 2018