Target targets clothing waste with denim recycling test program

Through its partnership with recycling company I:Collect, the retailer expects to keep 50,000 pounds of denim out of landfills. 

By Barry Hochfelder • March 9, 2018

E-commerce pits food brands and grocers against each other

It's shaping up to be the latest dramatic showdown of the retail apocalypse.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 8, 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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FDA commissioner decries drug industry oligopoly

The consolidation of PBMs, wholesalers and pharmacies is likely not in the best interest of patients, according to Scott Gottlieb of the Food and Drug Administration.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 8, 2018

How an arcade game shows the landed cost model is necessary to supply chains

Many companies compartmentalize cost and make decisions based on individual cost segments, but a thoughtful supply chain strategy should look at landed cost. 

By Micah Mallace • March 7, 2018

The 6 top supply chain trends to make supply chain managers the hero of their company

Digital technologies are becoming more prevalent in basic supply chain functions, and changes in legislation are likely to spur dramatic changes. 

March 7, 2018

Digitization of healthcare will upend its supply chain

A new study from Accenture shows how technology is decentralizing healthcare and changing how products and services are provided.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 7, 2018

CBP outlines 4-step plan to crack down on counterfeits

The agency seized a record number of counterfeit goods in 2017, as e-commerce has facilitated an influx of new sellers and importers to the market. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 7, 2018

3 trends to watch as robots get faster, safer and better

The next five years are expected to be a hotbed for robotics innovation, as automation becomes cheaper and easier to deploy within supply chains.

By Craig Guillot • March 6, 2018

How Kohl's uses its stores to achieve 'operational excellence'

The retailer's use of brick-and-mortar stores as fulfillment centers allows the company to satisfy customers' needs for instant gratification. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 6, 2018

Desperate for profits, retailers reinvent inventory strategies

Gap, J.C. Penney and Lowe’s may be different types of retailers — but all share similar solutions to weathering the retail apocalypse.

By Edwin Lopez • March 6, 2018

How Maersk proved its 'herculean resilience' after malware devastation

For 10 days following Nyetya the shipping giant operated without reliable IT and performed 80% of volume manually.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2018

95% of companies don't see full benefits of digitization

The report from DHL also found Big Data analytics is the top tech investment for most of the survey respondents.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 6, 2018

JD.com invests in AI, launches blockchain platform to trace beef

The Chinese e-commerce company aims to expand to Europe and the U.S. so half its revenue comes from overseas.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 5, 2018

RILA conference takeaways: 5 factors that will shift retail supply chains

The annual conference highlighted the changing landscape of retail and the necessity for a consumer-centric model. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2018

Hershey's sweet spot for Accenture: Consulting company helps implement SAP ERP

Hershey wants to draw better customer insight as its sales face continuing decline.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 5, 2018

Report: AI is the 'future of retail'

According to a CB Insights report, the "future of retail is a fusion of two worlds" — the physical and the digital, and artificial intelligence.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 2, 2018

Walmart is closing the online grocery price gap with Amazon

The retail giant's strict OTIF policies are squeezing many suppliers, but they're producing results for Walmart. 

By Dan Alaimo • March 1, 2018

4 ways online retailers are going from clicks to bricks

Digital powerhouses are moving into brick-and-mortar sales, giving rise to four different models for hybrid retail commerce.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 1, 2018

Automation, AI and 3-D printing dominate auto tech

A CB Insights State of Auto Tech presentation reported there's currently a "tech arms race" underway in the automotive industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 1, 2018

These 10 retailers are all 'at-risk' for the same reasons

Retailers still using pre-internet operational and logistical methods are at a higher risk of bankruptcy.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 28, 2018

How to build an intelligent supply chain

Building a cognitive system is not just about the software or tools in place, but also about the decisions made along the way.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 27, 2018

4 ways to boost productivity with minimal spend

A strong economy means surges in orders, inventories and backlogs. But does this have to be the case?

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 27, 2018

Kraft Heinz says 2018 will start its journey to best-in-class operations

From zero-based budgeting to better integrated planning, the company outlined its goals in a 77-slide presentation this month. Here's a brief overview.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 27, 2018

Solving for the last mile is retail's next big disruption

Amazon could move the needle for delivery solutions, but will others follow suit, or even be able to keep up? 

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 27, 2018

Wholesalers struggle to adapt to new consumer demand patterns

Only 2 of 5 wholesalers could fulfill 98% of orders from on-hand supply last year, but adding inventory is not the solution, according to a recent survey.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 27, 2018