Inside Starbuck's push to brew technology reinvention

Surely it takes a unified tech stack for a worldwide enterprise with more than 26,000 stores? Think again. 

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 19, 2017

How Hostess Brands rebuilt its supply chain

The remade company, emerging from bankruptcy, is almost unrecognizable from the old company when it comes to operations and logistics. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 19, 2017

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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ThinkSCM launches analytics tool to forecast customer demand

The new tool is part of an emerging industry trend to use AI for prescriptive analytics solutions. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 19, 2017

6 supply chain levers can boost the bottom line

Once supply chain managers understand how their work affects EBITDA and net working capital, they can help a company free up millions in cash, Sandra Jessop told attendees at APICS 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2017

Target's new climate initiatives take aim at supply chain operations

The retailer is developing a plan to decrease emissions generated through the manufacturing and distribution of products.

By Daphne Howland , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2017

Challenged by craft brewers, Heineken shifts S&OP strategy

The brewer will plan supply and demand needs at the country level, seeking greater flexibility and up to 15% lower inventory costs.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 17, 2017

Drones can improve inventory accuracy, fill turnover gap

Drones not only provide greater operational efficiency but also employee safety and a competitive edge, a PINC Solutions speaker told APICS 2017 attendees.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 17, 2017

Behind the scenes of Walmart's new on-time, in-full policy

"There is a right path to get to OTIF, and that right path is through investing in data," said Walmart's SVP of logistics Kathryn McLay.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 17, 2017

Mackey: Marriage to Amazon poses challenges as cultures mesh

The Whole Foods CEO told APICS 2017 conference attendees that facing the challenge of integrating company culture in the aftermath of a merger is paramount.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 16, 2017

What drives supply chain innovation?

I recently heard "innovation" had lost its meaning from corporate overuse, but after hearing influencer feedback, it sounds like that's really because it's the new normal.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2017

Amazon ratchets up holiday hiring to fill more than 120,000 jobs

The company hopes to attract new full- and part-time workers with a generous set of benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017

UPS and Teamsters begin negotiations for new contract

The Teamsters are negotiating on behalf of more than 250,000 UPS workers just as peak season begins.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2017

B2B companies develop e-commerce agility

While B2B companies surge ahead in digitization, retailers are still behind.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2017

As H&M lags, TJX models inventory management in the e-commerce age

TJX is like that one friend who finds amazing clothes thrift shopping in the offseason, but also knows how to maximize closet space.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 12, 2017

Robotic Industries Association partners with OSHA, NIOSH to ensure safety standards

Workplace safety for collaborative robots will soon have an established standard, thanks to this new alliance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2017

Does automation overlook the financial aspect of the supply chain?

Billtrust's Ed Jordan explains how automation can streamline supply chain's financial transactions.

By Ed Jordan • Oct. 11, 2017

Smart factories: The future of manufacturing

According to several new studies, innovation in the industry is focused on improving operations with automated tech and digitization.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 10, 2017

AI is coming for more jobs, but not all of them and not all at once

As automation claims more jobs over time, employers must be ready to upskill workers for new roles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017

Tesla misses Q3 goals due to 'production bottlenecks'

CEO Elon Musk warned the company would be in for a bumpy ride as it ramped up production of the new Model 3, but a repeated failure to hit targets is becoming a long-term problem. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 10, 2017

Oracle to offer blockchain-based cloud service

As blockchain sweeps the service-provider industry, another top Saas/ERP software company picks up the tech. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 9, 2017

GE Healthcare's latest tech bet includes a 'cobot' run 3-D printing lab

If successful, the 3-D printing lab could prove a model for other healthcare manufacturers in the age of personalized treatment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 6, 2017

Foxconn selects WI site for $10B display panel factory

The company has 90% of the 2,900 acres needed for the project under contract but is facing resistance from area homeowners who fear they'll have to relocate.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2017

Unexpected surge in US auto sales strains supply chains

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma led to a spike in car sales, testing automakers' ability to scale production in response to new demand.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2017

Study: Whole Foods' price reductions poached shoppers from Walmart, Trader Joe's and Sprouts

According to shopper tracking firm Thasos Group, Walmart customers comprised 24% of first-time visitors to the natural retailer during its week-one price reductions under new owner Amazon.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 3, 2017

Transport costs rising swiftly, warns J.B. Hunt

Back-to-back storms and high driver turnover are pushing trucking rates even higher this peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 3, 2017