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    Walmart adding Ranpak AutoFill machines to more distribution centers

    The automated equipment provides customers with data on package volume dimensions, among other benefits, Ranpak CEO Omar Asali said.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

    Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

    By Aug. 22, 2025
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    Retail Supply Chains

    Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Energy Department to boost critical mineral supply with $1B funding

    The financial support is part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals, especially from China.

    By Aug. 21, 2025
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    Snickers maker Mars pursues stable chocolate supply with gene-editing

    The candy giant is using Pairwise’s plant-breeding technology to improve cocoa production as climate challenges and disease send prices soaring.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Honeywell, Stereolabs partner on AI-powered vision tool for warehouses

    The joint technology aims to eliminate the need for tape measures, scales and handheld devices when gathering dimensions, weight and barcode data to register new SKUs.

    By Aug. 18, 2025
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    Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal

    Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.

    By Aug. 5, 2025
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    Supply chain management programs are undergoing a digital makeover

    University courses in data analytics and AI are preparing future supply chain professionals for an evolving industry.

    By Craig Guillot • July 29, 2025
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    Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot

    WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.

    By July 18, 2025
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    Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal

    The two companies will also partner to recycle rare earth materials for use in the electronic giant's products.

    By July 15, 2025
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    Asos seeks optimized supply chain with new tech integration

    The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.

    By July 14, 2025
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    Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows

    The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.

    By July 8, 2025
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    Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain

    The consumer packaged goods company is partnering with traceability platform Wholechain to better capture sourcing data for its pet food ingredients.

    By July 8, 2025
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    Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025

    As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

    By Updated June 30, 2025
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    Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery

    The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public. 

    By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025
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    Cargill invests $90M to automate Colorado beef plant

    The technology will help preserve more meat per cow as the U.S. experiences a significant cattle shortage.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025
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    Stellantis plans $388M parts distribution ‘Megahub’ in metro Detroit

    The facility will be staffed by nearly 500 UAW workers once operational in 2027, according to the company. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 24, 2025
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    Clorox to replace 25-year-old tech with new ERP

    The household products manufacturer is building inventory at its retailers as a buffer while it transitions its system.

    By June 23, 2025
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    Amazon touts AI upgrades for forecasting, deliveries and robotics

    The advancements will help customers get their orders faster and increase product availability, the company said.

    By June 20, 2025
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    What Veho learned testing delivery robots in Texas

    The trial program with RIVR’s wheel-legged robot saw a 95% delivery success rate and required limited intervention, Veho CTO Fred Cook said.

    By June 18, 2025
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    Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Massachusetts

    The nearly 3 million square-foot-facility features hundreds of robots equipped to lift up to 1,500 pounds each.

    By June 17, 2025
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    PepsiCo expects nearly $1M in fuel savings for its EV semitrucks

    The beverage and food company now has daytime charging access and more megawatt capacity at a bottling facility in Fresno, California.

    By June 10, 2025
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    SAP retools its cloud-based ERP to ease migrations

    The software vendor aims to simplify the shift from on-premises systems with line-of-business bundles for supply chain, procurement, finance, HR and CX.

    By Matt Ashare • June 10, 2025
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    Future-proofing your operations: Why warehouse consultations matter

    Future-proof your warehouse with a consultation—boost efficiency, resilience and long-term ROI.

    By Renn Martin • June 9, 2025
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    Businesses revamp procurement amid AI adoption swell

    Most companies are imposing stricter requirements when evaluating AI-powered software compared with other technologies, according to G2.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2025
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    CH Robinson, Ikea, others join coalition to test heavy-duty EVs

    Several carriers and shippers will test battery-electric vehicles along the U.S. I-10 corridor between Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas.

    By June 6, 2025