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How RFID is changing the way retailers look at supply chain visibility

RFID inventory tracking enables retailers to offer flexible e-commerce fulfillment and allows them to proactively manage inventory.

Nov. 20, 2021

Loadsmart acquires digital tools to boost transparency between carriers, shippers

The company has been on a mission to curb inefficiencies through added visibility between shippers, carriers and 3PLs.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 19, 2021

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Retail Supply Chains

Retail supply chains have transformed into a complex web of goods movement and technology, with more touchpoints to the consumer than ever before. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Kroger shares transaction-level data to help CPGs plan for demand

The grocer unveiled a collaborative cloud tool that aims to help clients make smarter decisions about everything from production levels to marketing spending amid supply chain disruptions.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2021

Medtechs ask feds to prioritize chips for medical use during semiconductor shortage

AdvaMed and several device companies have reiterated to the Biden administration how supply chain constraints are causing an "unsustainable" disruption to the industry.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 17, 2021

Cloud technology, now within reach, helps supply chains scale

Lower costs, improved products and increased comfort with sharing data is contributing to a rise in cloud applications.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 9, 2021

American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain

The acquisition gives the company "a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays," said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 8, 2021

TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina

Shippers expect high uptime, which TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu said was a benefit of autonomy.

By S.L. Fuller , Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Microsoft rolls out digital twin service after using it for supply chain resilience

After investing heavily in its supply chain's visibility, Microsoft is introducing a way for other companies to do the same. 

By Max Garland • Nov. 3, 2021

Saks turns to GXO fulfillment center to meet e-commerce demand

The 400,000-square-foot facility is another example of direct-to-consumer retailers outsourcing logistics.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2021

Companies lean on automation tech amid hiring crunch

Automation won't solve everything on its own, but it's part of the mix of strategies C-suite employers are using to meet their staffing needs.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 19, 2021

PepsiCo to boost wearable technology use after Frito-Lay workers see injury reductions

Thousands of Frito-Lay employees cut back on improper lifting and posture when using a device that alerted them to unsafe movements, reducing strain and sprain injuries by 19%, a Kinetic study said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2021

Lineage Logistics adds 790K pallet positions with latest acquisition

The company has been on an acquisition spree as it seeks to expand its services. Now, Kloosterboer Group will expand its cold storage capabilities.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 15, 2021

Kansas City Southern taps tech platform to boost transloading visibility

Shippers can now use the Commtrex platform to find the railroad's transloading centers by location, commodities handled and the services provided.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021

Kroger steps up same-day delivery with new automated fulfillment centers

The grocer is adding more fulfillment facilities powered by technology partner Ocado as it looks to increase the coverage and speed of its delivery services.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 13, 2021

Electric forklifts gain ground in warehouses, manufacturing facilities

Advances in electric battery technology offer facilities longer runtimes, fast charging and hassle-free maintenance — at a higher price than alternatives.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 12, 2021

Top retailers will establish robot resource departments as demand grows: Gartner

Further investment in robots is one way companies are boosting fulfillment center productivity, as orders get processed closer to the point of delivery in a new era for retailers.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021

Ocado invests in self-driving startup Wayve to automate grocery delivery

The UK-based company has automated a significant portion of the storage, picking and packing processes. Now it's determined to do the same for delivery and logistics.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2021

Siloed data presents a hurdle to tracing tiers of the supply chain

As procurement pros seek deeper relationships with suppliers, they often find vital information is not available in digital forms.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 7, 2021

Union Pacific to test robotic cranes at Chicago intermodal hub

The cranes will semi-autonomously load and unload containers at the Joliet terminal, which has been struggling to keep up with a flood of shipments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2021

How PepsiCo harnesses data to help retailers increase sales

The company's Pepviz platform uses analytics, data science and other tools to ensure a store is carrying the right product mix and optimizing shelf space. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2021

Cyber needs to be a part of supply chain risk management, federal agency says

The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides 9 tips for starting up a cyber supply chain risk management program.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2021

Home Depot gives shippers visibility into cheaper flatbed capacity

The retailer is partnering with Loadsmart's Flatbed Messenger marketplace to provide access to trucks with room on their backhauls.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 1, 2021

The old- and new-school ways fleets validate freight

Multiple KPIs hinge on the accuracy of the weight and size of shipments, including route efficiency and truck turnaround times for delivery and return.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 30, 2021

How the case for drone delivery expanded beyond parcels

The pandemic's effects on labor, demand and transport capacity have brought new attention to the potential use cases for drones for the last mile.

By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2021

How a software bill of materials can help guard against supply chain cyberattacks

Having software suppliers provide an "ingredient list" for their products can help speed the process of mitigating and responding to cyberattacks, experts said.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021