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Amazon embarks on 75K hiring push to accommodate logistics growth
The retailer is offering competitive pay and sign-on bonuses, as well as COVID-19 vaccine incentives.
By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2021 -
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Retailers double tech investments to make supply chains faster: report
The enhancement of supply chain and omnichannel capabilities continues to drive funding as retailers approach a post-pandemic world, according to CB Insights.
By Maria Monteros • May 13, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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Logistics meets marketing: Fast and free shipping promotions need supply chain on board
Data sharing between the departments maintains low costs and customer loyalty.
By Jen A. Miller • May 13, 2021 -
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Under Armour restricts inventory despite high demand
The company's strategy is to limit low-demand products, thereby boosting the margins it may need to resist future supply chain shocks.
By A.B. Brown • May 11, 2021 -
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Partnership gives grocers on-demand access to order picking workforce
The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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Deep DiveRFID's e-commerce growth spurt
The need for visibility drove companies to invest in solutions for their complete supply chain while Adidas is using the technology to verify provenance.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 4, 2021 -
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Amazon's logistics build-out yields more data, accurate delivery estimates
The investment is expensive, but the company says it has resulted in better information on delivery patterns, which it passes on to customers in the form of delivery time estimates.
By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2021 -
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Starbucks says it will help distribution partners struggling with labor shortages
Delayed or disrupted fulfillment from distribution centers to stores are possible if Starbucks-delivery partners can't find the labor they need to move goods.
By A.B. Brown • April 30, 2021 -
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How the pandemic changed retail supply chains
Whether sales were up or down, retail supply chain leaders knew one thing was clear: Strategies had to change.
April 26, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond revamps supply chain with a tech stack and 4 warehouses
Regional distribution centers are the first step in cutting down store replenishment time from a "noncompetitive" 35 days to under 10 days, the COO said.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 20, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in autonomous vehicle startup Cruise
The venture will help the retailer's goals of developing a last-mile delivery system that's fast, low-cost and scalable.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2021 -
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Retail supply chains and consumers are at a crossroads with returns
Do retailers need a C-suite position to manage reverse logistics?
By Kaarin Moore • April 19, 2021 -
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How the pandemic impacted demand at FedEx, Clorox and C&S Wholesale
Companies across industries began to shift operations in early 2020, as signs pointed to changes in demand and consumer habits.
By Matt Leonard • April 14, 2021 -
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Walmart establishes supplier policy to protect pollinators
The retailer outlined new guidelines for fresh produce suppliers, along with sharing how it plans to combat habitat loss.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2021 -
GreyOrange, Tompkins Robotics team up on 'zero walk' fulfillment
The system eliminates the need to release orders in waves, as in a typical goods-to-person system, instead allowing real-time order fulfillment.
By Matt Leonard • April 13, 2021 -
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Conagra incurs $15M in supply chain costs to keep up with demand
The company bypassed the distribution network it normally relies on and instead shipped directly from the plant or a single distribution center to the customers.
By Matt Leonard • April 13, 2021 -
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How the pandemic drove retailers to on-demand warehousing
Supply chains had a front-row seat to volatility over the last year, and a need for more flexible operations.
By Matt Leonard • April 12, 2021 -
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Tyson adds processing plant to package chicken for retail
Meat sales skyrocketed during the pandemic thanks to at-home cooking and many consumers plan to keep up their purchasing patterns, prompting the company to ramp up production capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • April 12, 2021 -
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URB-E turns to electric bicycles to make grocery delivery more efficient
The company operates a fleet that tows cargo carts holding up to 800 pounds through the streets of New York City and has more cities in its sights.
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe omnichannel age is here — and it's expensive
Profit margins are often lower for pickup than delivering from a warehouse, as retailers consider store costs, shipping expenses and channel-specific overhead.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2021 -
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Gap designs fulfillment system to prioritize 'most valuable' customers
Delivery speeds will be tiered as gold, silver and bronze, which the CEO said would help manage costs.
By A.B. Brown • April 6, 2021 -
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Chewy boosts automated fulfillment network through new warehouses and retrofits
The e-commerce company plans to open its second automated fulfillment center in Q2 and a "limited catalog facility" in Q3.
By Matt Leonard • April 5, 2021 -
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Walmart, H&M among retailers in US most exposed to Suez Canal disruptions
Construction and chemical companies are also expected to feel the impact, as more than 300 vessels wait to pass through the canal.
By Matt Leonard • March 31, 2021 -
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Shippers assess impact to cargo as Ever Given is freed from Suez Canal
Ikea confirmed it has containers on ships waiting to pass through the Suez Canal and said it "will consider all supply options available to secure the availability of our products."
By Matt Leonard • March 29, 2021 -
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Home Depot, Lowe's build on supply chain foundations to make quick work of omnichannel
When the pandemic arrived around the same time as the home improvement retailers' busy spring season, they had to pivot to meet demand.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 29, 2021
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