UK manufacturers stockpile resources ahead of Brexit

Trends such as low output and manufacturing job cuts in January show worrying signs for U.K. manufacturing.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Trade risks drive companies to stockpile inventory — is it a risky move?

Building inventory helps to ensure supply, but brings added risk and cost that could cause just as much harm as the trade shifts they are meant to avoid. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 5, 2019

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

One more product of 3D printing: supply chain disruption

Industrial-grade 3D printing moves production closer to the point of use, changing relationships among suppliers, customers and service providers.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 5, 2019

Dollar General completes construction on Texas distribution center

The facility in Longview, Texas, is scheduled to open this spring and is part of the retailer's efforts to reduce truck mileage and costs.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 4, 2019

Amazon leans on services for growth, builds out last mile

Natural maturity and advancing competition are pressuring the company, but its services are filling gaps and protecting margins.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2019

Boeing prepares its supply chain to hit new production record

Even though the manufacturer delivered a record 69 737s in December, the CEO emphasized its supply chain is still not running at 100%. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019

Retail real estate finds new life as warehouse space

Former big-box stores that now lay vacant make an ideal location for warehouse space, but conversion isn't always easy.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 30, 2019

What are the next steps toward a fully-automated supply chain?

Improved system integrations, smart contracts and regulatory frameworks are needed before the dream of no-touch supply chain can come true.

By Craig Guillot • Jan. 29, 2019

Low inventory trend stings suppliers, McCormick says

Retailers have been eschewing inventory in recent months to bolster margins and increase efficiency, but McCormick executives believe this trend isn't serving the customer, let alone company revenues.  

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 29, 2019

Cost to train 1.4M displaced US workers could exceed $34B

Automation is increasingly replacing the need for human workers in a number of areas — but reskilling all these people might not be possible. 

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2019

UPS, Delta and Walmart share tactics for combating human trafficking

Executives spoke at the relaunch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Task Force to Eradicate Human Trafficking.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 24, 2019

Walmart raises wages, introduces mentoring for truck drivers

The retailer's new onboarding process suggests truck drivers are changing, and the job needs to change with them.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 24, 2019

Amazon, DHL prepare for a hard Brexit

Sellers should have at least four weeks of inventory within the U.K. to fulfill orders in-country and consider placing inventory in warehouses outside of the country to fulfill EU orders, according to Amazon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019

Not everything in the supply chain should be automated

"Just because you can automate something doesn’t mean you should," IDC’s John Santagate told Supply Chain Dive. Here’s what tasks experts say should remain driven by workers.

By Craig Guillot • Jan. 22, 2019

2019 could be a big year for robotic process automation

Companies specializing in RPA were able to raise millions of dollars last year, and the market is still heating up.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 22, 2019

How product recalls spread through the supply chain

Traceability and inventory planning can help supply chain managers weather the storm of a recall. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 22, 2019

Embattled LA port warehouse to shut down

It is unclear what will come of the soon-to-be vacant 600,000-square-foot warehouse, which will shut down after 60 years in operation.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2019

Auto execs decry financial losses due to tariffs

Trickle down effects of trade turmoil are beginning to weigh on markets and the economy. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 18, 2019

Ryder adds automation at 3 warehouse locations

The technology includes drones, robotics, wearables and sensors, all with the goal of generating real-time data and greater efficiency. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 18, 2019

DHL hopes new career site, automation can improve hire rates

Early results show the hiring initiatives saved the company 32,000 hours this year and led to 445 job applications per day.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2019

Patagonia aims for carbon-neutral supply chain by 2025

At NRF's Big Show, CEO Rose Marcario discussed efforts to make the supply chain more sustainable, and why taking a stand doesn't hurt business.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 16, 2019

Carrefour turns to AI for demand forecasting

The French grocer will be using SAS technology called Viya for data analysis to better forecast demand, improve stock and reduce waste in its stores. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2019

Supply chain optimization slowly gains traction at Retail's Big Show

Retailers that leverage fulfillment strategies and clean data are on the right path to making customers happy. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 16, 2019

Automation could boost revenue growth 10% each year: survey

Retailers have a clear incentive to adopt automation that breaks down data silos, from managing inventory to improving omnichannel fulfillment. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 15, 2019

Marvin Ellison's number 1 retail fundamental: 'Be in stock'

The Lowe's CEO laid out his six-part plan to get the retailer back to its former glory, and supply chains and store operations dominated. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 15, 2019