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Gen Z, 'Pops' and the new supply chain workplace

As the number of generations in the workplace expands, baby boomers face the challenge of how to pass down supply chain wisdom to future generations.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 26, 2018

H-E-B breaks ground on its largest warehouse yet

The Texas grocer's newest facility will have a capacity for 170,000 items and up to 180 trailer loads per day, helping with distribution and fulfillment in the San Antonio area. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2018

The winners and losers of Black Friday 2018

Some retailers delighted their customers with promotions and free shipping while others crashed and burned. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Nov. 25, 2018

Why Amazon picked Nashville, Tennessee

New York City and Northern Virginia are grabbing HQ2 headlines. But Music City scored too.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 20, 2018

'It's not like industry': How food banks navigate the logistics of Thanksgiving

Food banks rely heavily on donations, making forecasting and distribution planning a challenge this time of year. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 20, 2018

Home Depot's 'year of the pilot' spurs new facilities, 2-day delivery

In one new initiative, the retailer developed a "dynamic ETA" for more exact delivery dates based on zip codes.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 19, 2018

Kroger to build automated warehouse 'shed' near Cincinnati

The $55 million facility will be equipped with robotic and digital capabilities and will staff more than 400 workers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 19, 2018

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A Thanksgiving food waste experiment for every supply chain

Just because an unsold item won't rot, doesn't mean it isn't waste. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 16, 2018

New fee structure to start Monday at Southern California ports

Southern California terminals will distribute fees for night gate funding beginning next week.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2018

As disruptions accelerate, supply chains learn to measure them

A new wave of KPIs is emerging — such as time-to-recovery — to help supply managers benchmark their supply chains' resiliency.

By Craig Guillot • Nov. 13, 2018

Amazon to build supply chain hub in Nashville

The tech giant said it would build an Operations Center of Excellence in the Tennessee capital, in addition to new headquarters in New York City and Northern Virginia.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018

Walmart to open an in-store AI lab

The retail giant is exploring several applications for artificial intelligence, including the ability to track and replenish low supplies of inventory.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 12, 2018

Alibaba rings up $31B on 10th Singles Day

The Chinese e-commerce giant broke another record during the 24-hour sale holiday, fulfilling more than one billion orders. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2018

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If your supply chain works, thank a veteran

Beyond great hires, the military gives more to the supply chain than you might think.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 09, 2018

Consumer inventory visibility drops as omnichannel heats up

Retailers are choosing to show online customers passive, rather than active, inventory visibility, a study finds.

By Jacqueline Smith Renfrow

CPG companies need close partnerships, clear ROI to 'win' in emerging markets

Far too often supply chain management is a passive participant in servicing the customer when they need to be an active one.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 08, 2018

Veterans bring skills and 'can-do' attitude to supply chain jobs

There's a golden opportunity for military logisticians to continue their careers and play a key role in keeping supply chains staffed with competent professionals.

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 08, 2018

How minimum wage hikes in 2 states will affect supply chains

Voters approved raising the minimum wage in Arkansas and Missouri, both of which have notable corporate residents and a significant number of warehouses.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 07, 2018

Robots and software are improving warehouse ROI

This year, companies budgeted more for capital spending on materials handling. How did they spend it?

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 06, 2018

Baltimore warehouse tragedy draws attention to Amazon's safety record

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health earlier this year put Amazon at the top of its "Dirty Dozen" list of companies that "put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices." 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 06, 2018

Lowe's fills vacant CIO role with retail tech veteran

Seemantini Godbole fills the CIO role after the home improvement company quietly announced its vacancy in its Q2 FY18 earnings call.

By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Nov. 05, 2018

Sealed Air to make packaging 100% reusable or recyclable by 2025

The company is looking to expand reuse models and work with supply chain partners to reduce plastic waste.

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 02, 2018

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US elections: Just another flawed supply chain?

If your supply chain ran an election, would everyone get to vote?

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 02, 2018

Retailers leverage warehouses for new pre-purchase model: BOSS

Pre-purchase schemes like BOPIS and BOSS will bolster a big peak season at retail for those with the right supply chain setup.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2018

Albertsons announces plans for automated e-commerce fulfillment

The grocer will build a 10,000-square-foot micro-fulfillment center inside one of its stores early next year.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2018