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

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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

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

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

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

Apparel brand to pay $2.3M settlement for factory hazards

Legal action and extensive remediation are forcing overseas manufacturers to improve safety conditions for workers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018

Is Amazon changing Whole Foods' identity?

Local brands may be pushed out as national brands dominate shelf space. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 23, 2018

Lord & Taylor relocates distribution center, lays off 202

With e-commerce peak season sales breaking $1 billion, uncertainty about the health of traditional retailers grows.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 23, 2018

Amazon Go opens to the public

Amazon has smoothed out glitches in the cashierless store as one of the most anticipated retail concepts in years finally goes live. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 22, 2018

Online grocery sales could hit $100B by 2025, but challenges remain

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods fuels online grocery growth, but real-time factors are still problematic.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2018

FedEx eyes cross-border e-commerce under new structure

The company's realignment moves away from small business to larger international opportunities. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2018

Foam no more: McDonald's sets goals for sustainable, recycled packaging

The restaurant giant plans to recycle 100% of customer packaging worldwide by 2025. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2018

New order-to-store system blamed for Whole Foods shortages

Employees told Business Insider the supply program is too stringent and is failing to meet demand.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 19, 2018