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    DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

    The 3PL plans to grow its EV truck fleet in 2026 as part of its long-term net-zero plan. 

    By Dec. 10, 2025
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    Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta

    The retailer also plans to expand the service to cities including Houston; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando and Tampa in Florida.

    By Dec. 10, 2025
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    Kroger cancels plans for additional automated fulfillment center

    The cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — continues the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network.

    By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 10, 2025
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    Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

    The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

    By Dec. 9, 2025
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    Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence

    Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.

    By Dec. 8, 2025
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    Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance

    Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.

    By Dec. 8, 2025
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    Nike expands chief supply chain officer’s role

    Venkatesh Alagirisamy will now also oversee the technology division as the sneaker giant’s chief operating officer, a newly established position.

    By Dec. 8, 2025
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    US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects

    The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain.

    By Dec. 5, 2025
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    Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays

    Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.

    By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2025
  • Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard testifying at a U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee hearing on November 18.
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    US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns

    Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the U.S. market unless action is taken.

    By Nathan Owens • Dec. 2, 2025
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    As Scope 3 expectations rise, supplier data and clean energy decisions are now shaping buyers’ reporting timelines. Bernd Dittrich via Unsplash

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    Why supplier emissions are becoming a priority for 2026

    As 2026 approaches, Scope 3 expectations are rising. Buyers now need supplier data, participation, and action earlier in the year to avoid gaps in reporting.

    By Mingi Lim, Head of Platform Services at CnerG, and Kate Roh, Head of Global Markets at CnerG • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far

    The retailer’s move to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects changes in grocery e-commerce since launching its partnership with Ocado.

    By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain

    More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs, per its Q3 results.

    By Nov. 20, 2025
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    Kroger closing 3 automated fulfillment centers

    The warehouses are set to close in January as the grocery retailer leans into in-store fulfillment to boost e-commerce profitability.

    By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Clorox recovers from ERP-fueled inventory increase

    The brand manufacturer aimed to get ahead of potential problems by adding 1.5 weeks of inventory at retailers, which normally hold four weeks’ worth of goods.

    By Nov. 19, 2025
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    Bipartisan bill would require employers to report AI-related layoffs

    Over the past year, legislators of all political leanings have proposed ideas to mitigate the potential harms of AI to workers.

    By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2025
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    5 ways data helps retail and CPG navigate tariff uncertainty

     Explore how data enables businesses to understand the actual and potential impact of tariffs on costs, predict consumer responses, assess overall business impact and evaluate various response options.

    Nov. 17, 2025
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    ASCM Editorial Team

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    What supply chain leaders need to know about upskilling and reskilling

    The talent gap threatens to leave $8.5T in revenue untapped by 2030. As supply chains become increasingly digital, companies need a highly skilled team to keep pace.

    Nov. 17, 2025
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    Uber Freight, Better Trucks partner to boost last-mile coverage, tech

    The expanded arrangement enables both companies to leverage each other’s service areas and includes Uber Freight taking a minority stake in the delivery provider.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
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    How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

    The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

    By Nov. 13, 2025
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    Agentic supply chains are revolutionizing logistics

    Discover how C.H. Robinson is reinventing logistics with AI-driven, scalable innovation.

    Nov. 12, 2025
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    How warehouses are powering the next chapter of U.S. manufacturing

    How data, robotics and AI are turning warehouses into strategic engines in U.S. manufacturing.

    By Todd Boone • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Nestlé upgrades ERP system to set stage for AI, automation

    The food and beverage giant will embed SAP's AI-powered assistant into its business systems.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Walmart deploys sensors to boost inventory tracking, AI efforts

    The retail giant is growing its collaboration with Wiliot to strengthen pallet-level monitoring from distribution centers to stores.

    By Nov. 4, 2025
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    Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management

    The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025