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  • A red Burlington storefront says "ladies, mens, kids, baby, home, coats," as clouds billow overhead in a bright blue sky.
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    Burlington advances on-site solar strategy across distribution network

    The off-price retailer is planning installations at upcoming facilities in Arizona and California, as well as an existing warehouse in Georgia.

    By Sept. 15, 2026
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    Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana

    The 737,000-square-foot facility, slated to begin operations this month, features a goods-to-person fulfillment system to boost efficiency and employee safety.

    By Sept. 14, 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
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    Unsplash/ Wesley Tingey

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    Monitor, recommend, execute: How AI creates a more responsive supply chain

    AI purpose-built for transportation understands the industry’s unique network, systems and constraints.

    By Angie Mansfield • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Lands’ End continues backlog recovery from WMS hiccup

    The rollout impacted some shipments in Q2, but the company expects benefits from the technology in the long term.

    By Sept. 11, 2026
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    FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges

    FedEx Duty and Tax, part of the carrier's new suite of global shipping tools, provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages to that amount.

    By Sept. 11, 2026
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    Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack

    The company is working through a backlog after the cyberattack hampered manufacturing, order processing and shipping.

    By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 9, 2026
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    Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation

    The rental subscription service aims to launch an automated order sortation system and picking solution at its Kansas City-area facility.

    By Sept. 4, 2026
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    The perfect mix: How convenience stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning

    The right technology can spot sales patterns and flag gaps, but supply chain leaders still need to make the final call about adding and cutting items, one expert said. 

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations

    The department store retailer is leveraging Manhattan Associates’ ActiveOrder platform to unify inventory management data and processes.

    By Sept. 1, 2026
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    Dollar General deploys AI across distribution centers, stores

    The retailer is using Relex Solutions’ supply chain platform to manage ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination and fulfillment methods.

    By Aug. 31, 2026
  • A yellow-painted robot moves the windshield into position on a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson in Michigan.
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    Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness

    Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.

    By Nathan Owens • Aug. 31, 2026
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    Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia

    The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.

    By Aug. 28, 2026
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    Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack

    The attack affected global operations, and its full scope is still being determined, the medical device maker said in a securities filing.

    By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 28, 2026
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    Solving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrity

    Cargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers' best defense.

    Aug. 24, 2026
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    Amazon, fulfillment tech company AutoStore ink global supply deal

    The agreement, which doesn't include any purchase commitments, adds to the e-commerce giant's efforts to boost its automation.

    By Aug. 20, 2026
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    Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year

    The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.

    By Aug. 19, 2026
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    3 ways Kimberly-Clark is using technology to boost supply chain efficiency

    The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.

    By Aug. 18, 2026
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    Target strengthens inventory management with digital twins

    The retailer developed Proxima to simulate how decisions play out, helping identify potential problems ahead of time.

    By Aug. 14, 2026
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    Walmart equipping a store with Symbotic fulfillment system

    The SymMicro system is expected to “come to life” in about six months, advancing the retailer's efforts to accelerate in-store pickup and delivery operations.

    By Aug. 14, 2026
  • Postal carrier Marc Jacques delivers the mail in a neighborhood on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
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    Where USPS could benefit the most from AI

    The agency sees upside in areas like dynamic routing as it looks to stay competitive among parcel carriers, the USPS' Office of Inspector General said.

    By Aug. 13, 2026
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    Clorox says ERP transition will provide supply chain gains this year

    The household cleaning and consumer products maker expects improvements through better planning, lower inventory levels and more automation.

    By Aug. 11, 2026
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    GE Appliances deepens Texas Instruments sourcing for resilience

    The appliance manufacturer aims to maintain continuity of supply by boosting spend with the semiconductor firm, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

    By Aug. 11, 2026
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    FedEx, Amazon pursue expanded use of robotic arms

    FedEx has deployed trailer loading systems at a Maryland hub, while Amazon aims to double its robotic arms fleet this year amid an industry push for automation.

    By Aug. 10, 2026
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    Apple warns memory prices, constraints to keep rising

    Supply constraints were driven mainly by a lack of advanced-node capacity for producing Apple’s systems-on-a-chip.

    By Aug. 5, 2026
  • Yellow bins move on a conveyor belt located next to a set of stairs with yellow railings within a warehouse.
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    Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouse

    Hercules robots and packing technology help power the fulfillment center in Kent. Here's a step-by-step tour.

    By Aug. 4, 2026