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

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Inventory Management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

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

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

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

Manufacturing returns to US cities, but with a new focus

Forget the industrial age, a new emphasis on local products is calling small manufacturing back to America's cities.

By Rich Weissman • June 22, 2017

How supply chain visibility can help maximize operating efficiencies

Data visibility is about connecting groups and divided silos of information, allowing companies to maximizing operating efficiency and performance.

June 21, 2017

Tesla explores production in China to streamline supply chain

The move will help the automaker avoid import taxes and reduce lead times as it seeks to break into the Chinese market.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 21, 2017