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

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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

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

Tyson Foods to reduce custom apps in favor of standard processes

CTO Scott Spradley hopes to reduce reliance on custom-made solutions, which comprise 55% of its application stack. 

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 26, 2018

Only 6% of companies believe they've achieved full supply chain visibility

A Geodis survey found 57% of companies see supply chain as a competitive advantage, but 70% consider them "very complex."

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 26, 2018

Unilever will fully disclose its palm oil sources

Transparency in the company's supply chain allows it to remain in the good graces of its consumers and clients. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 21, 2018

Case study: How Tesla changed the auto industry

Why is Tesla so polarizing to investors and the media? As one of the auto industry's biggest disruptors, the company can tell us a lot about the state of operations and innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 20, 2018

Under Armour seeks to simplify operations after a tough 2017

The company will invest up to $130 million in restructuring efforts and manage 25% fewer SKUs this year amid transition to a direct-to-consumer business model.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 20, 2018

Warehouse technology: Cornerstone of the new supply chain

The warehouse of the future will focus on the rapid movement of products made possible by new technologies hitting the market today.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 20, 2018

Cold chain industry expanding in China and India

More efficient cold chains in developing nations could help reduce food waste and malnutrition. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 20, 2018

P&G partners with CBP to stem counterfeits in the supply chain

The partnership divulges a growing crackdown on counterfeit goods and parts rampant in some supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 20, 2018