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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Mario Tama via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
Whole Foods' supply chain nightmare
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the recently acquired grocer.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2018 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
Why online grocery could be a $100B opportunity in the next four years
Despite this growth potential, experts at the FMI Midwinter Conference said retailers and manufacturers so far aren't ready.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2018 -
FedEx responds to tax cuts with wage increase, capital improvements
The company is poised to engage in greater competition with UPS via heavy investment in its people, buildings and future.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 29, 2018 -
CPG Supply Chains try to keep pace with e-commerce demands
A report from the Boston Consulting Group reveals the greatest challenges facing consumer packaged goods companies.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 28, 2018 -
H-E-B deploys Vuzix Smart Glasses within manufacturing operations
AI and VR could speed worker training time and efficiency, which is why the grocery chain is just the next company to experiment with it.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Volvo to introduce electric trucks to Europe next year
After Europe, the vehicle manufacturer is eyeing North America as the next big market for electric vehicles.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 25, 2018