Walmart inks nuclear energy deal to power Illinois warehouse

The agreement with Constellation Energy will support other parts of the company's operations in the state, including its stores.

By Lamar Johnson • July 10, 2026

Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron

The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage in next-generation vehicles.

By Phil Neuffer • July 9, 2026

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Scotts Miracle-Gro widens tech partnership for supply chain AI

The lawn and garden care brand’s broader use of Kinaxis technology aims to unify planning, decision-making and execution into a single platform.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 9, 2026

Apple turns to Broadcom for custom chips

The roughly $30 billion agreement is expected to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips through 2031.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 8, 2026

DHL Supply Chain exec highlights what distinguishes the best teams

“I don’t think you get to become a leader unless you’re good at encouraging diverse teams,” Global CIO Sally Miller told Supply Chain Dive.

By Kelly Stroh • July 7, 2026

USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility

The agency's efforts to boost transparency include using Bluetooth devices to identify bottlenecks for high-value shippers, a spokesperson said.

By Max Garland • July 2, 2026

Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends

AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.

By Nathan Owens , Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2026

HelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity via robotics

The meal kit company can now fulfill a greater variety of SKUs after deploying Locus Origin robots at its Phoenix facility.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2026

Last-mile AI: Pointed at the wrong problems

Most last-mile AI investments go to routing but the areas that drive costs and CSAT are untouched.

By Yishay Schwerd • June 29, 2026

Majors Management taps AI tool for pricing, inventory and operations

Convenience retailers are still dipping their toes into AI, but technology is quickly becoming a mainstay as c-stores look to smoothen their operations.

By Brett Dworski • June 29, 2026

Lands’ End warehouse system rollout spurs temporary backlog

The snag has since been resolved, with the retailer fulfilling some orders within a day of using the implemented system, per CFO Bernard McCracken.

By Kelly Stroh • June 23, 2026

Built to bend: How AI-first supply chains adapt when disruption hits

Disruption is inevitable. Breaking isn't. Build an adaptable, AI-first supply chain today.

June 22, 2026

Nestlé ups automation use with latest distribution center

The 700,000-square-foot facility features the Hot Pockets maker’s largest automated storage and retrieval system and is part of a $25 billion investment plan.

By Phil Neuffer • June 18, 2026

Burlington opens high-tech distribution center in Georgia

The 2 million-square-foot facility features sortation and automated systems along with custom software to increase supply chain speed and throughput.

By Kelly Stroh • June 17, 2026

Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul

The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.

By Alexei Alexis • June 17, 2026

Walmart plans $8M phase of Texas distribution center remodel

The latest step of the renovation includes installing new electrical and material-handling equipment and is set to begin in August.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 16, 2026

DOT to launch supply chain initiative, visibility dashboard

The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.

By Kelly Stroh • June 15, 2026

Grocery Outlet turns to AI to modernize supply chain

The discounter will use Afresh’s ordering technology across its store categories to support its quickly rotating assortment.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 15, 2026

PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 11, 2026

Tractor Supply taps AI to help scale last-mile delivery network

The retailer has used the technology to help managers build delivery routes, and more AI-driven improvements are in the works.

By Max Garland • June 10, 2026

Proof over promises: How traceability supports safety and sustainability

Strong supply chains don't just make claims. They prove them.

June 8, 2026

Can AI gains give alternative delivery providers an edge?

As parcel carriers like SpeedX and Veho deploy in-house AI tools, experts say the technology could help upstarts close the gap with FedEx and UPS.

By Max Garland • June 5, 2026

Starbucks ditches AI inventory system after just 9 months

The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system — which employees called “unreliable” — in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 4, 2026

Hershey names Utz Brands executive supply chain chief

Mitchell Arends is scheduled to succeed retiring Chief Supply Chain Officer Jason Reiman on June 22.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 2, 2026

How do AI, software fit into warehouse robotics?

Investing in intelligent software systems is crucial for warehouse operators that employ robotics.

By S.L. Fuller • May 26, 2026