Santa's migrating his toy workshop to the cloud

At the North Pole, the elves were suffering and couldn't keep up with the high volume of orders. Because Santa failed to check the list twice, elves were fulfilling orders from Christmases long past, leading to inefficiency and wasted work.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017

Mobile upgrades, coming to a warehouse near you

"It’s critical that new warehouse technology is built on a sustainable supported platform," said Mark Wheeler, Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Zebra Technologies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Update: Kroger lays off 690 at Texas warehouse, but plans to rehire

Warehouse workers in Tarrant County, Texas will reportedly lose their jobs in the transition but may be rehired by the new 3PL.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017

Amazon is scrambling to minimize packaging

The puzzle of e-commerce fulfillment and packaging inefficiencies is often glossed over in the changing retail landscape.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

Only 8% of retailers have 'mastered' omnichannel

Almost all (90%) retailers are embracing omnichannel strategies, but very few feel they have the right plan or technologies in place.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 20, 2017

Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming

Managers are playing catch-up as the global cold chain grows rapidly.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 20, 2017

As food costs rise, grocers work to avoid charging higher prices

In such a disruptive market, adopting IoT, AI and biotech may be the best way for some grocers to stay competitive.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017

The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017

Small suppliers worry about Whole Foods' mainstream drift

Representatives with small manufacturers say they've noticed a shift toward conventional sourcing and promotions from the grocer, which they fear could hurt their ability to stay on store shelves.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 18, 2017

Foxconn asks Wisconsin to prepare roads for self-driving cars

Enabling self-driving cars is turning out to be a lot more expensive and involved than originally expected.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2017

Mattel struggles to control holiday inventory, expects losses

The toymaker is rolling out a new cost savings plan that includes potential job cuts, restructuring and tighter inventory management.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 13, 2017

Dell, General Motors convene the 'NextWave' of marine plastics management

The industry giants join other companies committed to reducing plastic use within their supply chains and preventing misused plastic from reaching the ocean.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 12, 2017

Retailers turn to supply chain analytics for profits boost

Stellar inventory management — not markdowns or promotions — could be retailers' newest competitive advantage.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 12, 2017

Healthcare supply chains are shifting as cost pressures rise

Rising expenses are threatening the viability of traditional distribution methods, giving way to a wave of shifts as hospitals seek to maintain patient care while spending less.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2017

How can healthcare supply chains improve? Experts weigh in.

From supplier relations to distribution to inventory management, healthcare is seen as one of the greatest opportunities for supply chain improvement. Here's why.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2017

Why hospitals will face greater cost containment efforts in 2018

Providers will try to rein in costs next year with a renewed focus on labor, purchase services and supply chain.

By Jeff Byers • Dec. 11, 2017

How hospitals can turn cost-cutting drives into an advantage

Healthcare may be unique in its patient-centric focus, but the fundamentals of supply chains remain the same regardless of the industry.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2017

2 ways hospitals are taking control of their supply chain

Whether through just-in-time delivery or a consolidated service center, hospitals are turning to self-distribution models in order to cut costs.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2017

Kroger leans on customer data to create unique, personalized store experiences

The next phase of the grocer's revamping initiative is underway as retail space is optimized for consumer preferences and localized assortments.

By Sandy Skrovan • Dec. 11, 2017

Is grocery e-commerce just hype, or a supply chain disruptor?

E-commerce for groceries caught on in 2017, but is that because of the buzz around the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, or are we truly on the verge of transformation?

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 5, 2017

Toyota's 100% renewable energy plant to supply Port of Long Beach

Project Portal will be the largest hydrogen fueling station in the U.S., servicing Toyota's operations at the Port of Long Beach.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2017

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2017

The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017

Apple aims to design its own iPhone chips

Apple joins other big companies in the new trend toward in-house production and carefully supervised supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 4, 2017

The top 10 supply chain stories of 2017

Over the course of the year, we sought out news stories that revealed emerging trends in each aspect of the supply chain. Here's a list of the best stories, per topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2017

Robots at the ready: Up to 375M workers in peril by 2030

Fear losing jobs to automation? The answer is setting workers up for career change before displacement occurs. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 30, 2017