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Trump says Apple will bring 3 manufacturing plants to the US
Given Apple's limited manufacturing presence, the president's comment more likely refers to Apple suppliers such as Foxconn Technology.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 27, 2017 -
Walmart invests in Plug Power tech, shares, mirroring Amazon
The investment provides both Walmart a means of powering its equipment faster, and a way to keep tabs on Amazon.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Shrinkflation hits UK as cost-reduction schemes minimize packaging
A government survey of more than 3,000 products found 80.4% had decreased in size over the past year without comparable size reductions.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This 3-D printing startup wants to turn supply chains upside down
Voodoo Manufacturing, a startup experimenting with robotics in Brooklyn, NY, has a plan to cut costs 90% so that it's cheaper, faster and better to use 3-D printing for prototypes and low volume industrial parts.
By Kate Patrick Macri • July 25, 2017 -
CSX tells shippers to expect more delays as Precision Railroading takes effect
Since Hunter Harrison became CEO in March, the railway has been working to implement "precision scheduled railroading," which may disrupt supply chains as the railway adjusts to the changes.
By Kate Patrick Macri • July 21, 2017 -
Report: 92% of wholesale distributors see Amazon as a competitor
Yet, 64% of respondents said they relied on Amazon's logistics and fulfillment divisions to take advantage of e-commerce.
By Edwin Lopez • July 19, 2017 -
DHL to break ground on first US-based Innovation Center later this year
DHL is expanding its logistics competition to the U.S., and domestic logistics competitors including FedEx and UPS should take note of the move.
By Kate Patrick Macri • July 18, 2017 -
NY hospitals centralize supply chain management, saving $137M
The healthcare organization will consolidate its eight purchasing facilities into one central headquarters and emphasize inventory management to achieve savings.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 17, 2017 -
IBM, Automation Anywhere want to automate rote, data-intensive tasks
The collaboration is intended to help companies improve processes and free employees to focus on more creative aspects of their jobs.
By Justine Brown • July 14, 2017 -
PepsiCo CEO says DTC sales are 'growing brilliantly'
While not ready to provide figures, the company said its recent focus on improving e-commerce logistics and packaging were capitalizing on customers' impulse-buy tendencies.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 14, 2017 -
Supply chain delays could cost initial iPhone 8 sales up to $17M
Analysts say the rollout of the Apple product may be delayed up to a month due to production and supply problems in China.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 14, 2017 -
FDA suggests 1-year delay on serialization rules for pharma supply chains
The regulators were concerned the industry would not be ready to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirement, according to the draft guidance.
By Edwin Lopez • July 13, 2017 -
Group purchasing saves healthcare supply chains up to 18% of costs
A new study conducted by a former FTC chairman defends GPOs' use of vendor funding and warns Congress against changing the funding mechanism, saying it could increase costs for healthcare supply chains.
By Rich Weissman • July 13, 2017 -
WI rushes to retrain workers, hoping to attract a new Foxconn plant
Foxconn is considering Wisconsin as the site for its new facility, but a talent shortage may forestall the decision. Will the state's extensive retraining programs suffice to secure the deal?
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017 -
Walmart will fine suppliers for late, early deliveries in push for inventory control
The new rule may have unintended consequences at Walmart's loading docks, however, as carriers will lose a time-based risk buffer to account for traffic, weather and hours-of-service delays.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 12, 2017 -
Greenpeace: Apple, Samsung products among biggest contributors of e-waste
When assessing devices across 17 brands, Greenpeace and iFixit found that around 70% of surveyed batteries were "impossible or difficult" to replace.
By Cody Boteler • July 11, 2017 -
Report: Reusable, connected pallets could have major carbon impact
The report is from a planned series of case studies touting AT&T's ongoing efforts to become a more sustainable company.
By Jackie Snow • July 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
9 reasons why Prime Day matters — to Amazon and the rest of retail
The event is more than just a big sale. It’s a massively ambitious bid to deepen Amazon’s reach with U.S. shoppers.
By Laura Heller • July 10, 2017 -
Nike aims to increase sales without losing exclusivity
The brand has always capitalized on the high-fashion aspect of its sneakers, but as e-commerce makes footwear cheaper and more readily available, Nike risks losing its appeal.
By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017 -
Opinion
The key to managing the supply chain in challenging economic times
Effective master schedules contain both short- and long-term goals, which can help companies better manage their expenses.
By Stephen Dombroski • June 29, 2017 -
Sponsored by CX North America
It's time to cross the digital divide
When it comes to service, transportation firms cannot deliver tomorrow what they delivered yesterday. To achieve the next level, they must cross the digital divide.
By Simon Bunegar • June 28, 2017 -
Amazon may help Whole Foods meet its $300M expense savings, inventory and shrinkage goals
Amazon's changes to Whole Foods will likely focus on frugality and operational efficiencies as the grocer seeks to streamline its supply chain.
By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 28, 2017 -
Petya or not? Global ransomware attack hits Maersk, shuts down 2 US terminals
Global ransomware attacks against corporations are the new normal. Unfortunately for shippers, sometimes it causes terminals to shut down.
By Naomi Eide • June 27, 2017 -
Brooklyn start-up mass produces 3-D printed parts with robots
Robots take care of rote tasks as Voodoo Manufacturing attempt to disrupt the small parts manufacturing business with 3-D printers.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 27, 2017 -
Honda halts production after second wave of WannaCry cyberattacks
As cyberattacks rise in frequency, so too must companies' cybersecurity efforts.
By Jennifer McKevitt • June 23, 2017
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