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CH Robinson gives shippers self-serve data on supply chain emissions
The broker, along with the EPA and MIT, developed a standardized way to measure carbon output and assess sustainability analytics.
By S.L. Fuller • April 08, 2021 -
Auto industry calls on government to fund semiconductor capacity
An industry group warns the shortage could cause a production shortfall of nearly 1.28 million vehicles in 2021.
By Matt Leonard • April 07, 2021 -
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TrendlineWarehouse automation
Robotics, conveyor belts and software become staples of the warehouse as e-commerce grows.
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Deep Dive4 tools to fight fraud, counterfeits and cyberattacks in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
Visibility technologies and real-time data provide one version of the truth in a rapidly-built supply chain.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 07, 2021 -
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Chewy boosts automated fulfillment network through new warehouses and retrofits
The e-commerce company plans to open its second automated fulfillment center in Q2 and a "limited catalog facility" in Q3.
By Matt Leonard • April 05, 2021 -
Cyberattack against Molson Coors pushes production, shipments later into 2021
Plant operations often run 24/7, which makes it difficult to patch technology on a regular basis, one expert said.
By David Jones • March 31, 2021 -
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Boston Dynamics stretches into warehouse game with material-handling robot
The bot, named Stretch, automates the truck unloading process at an expected rate of 800 cases per hour.
By Matt Leonard • March 30, 2021 -
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Meet the vertical automated grocery store
Boston-based startup Urbx aims to build its futuristic stores in cities across the country and provide micro-fulfillment technology to retailers.
By Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021 -
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What Walmart learned from its machine learning deployment
Successful ML implementation means using automation as a tool, not the solution.
By Katie Malone • March 26, 2021 -
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Bashas' turns to online platform to expand selection of locally sourced foods
The Arizona grocery chain plans to eventually roll out Forager's online procurement system across its fleet of more than 100 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2021 -
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AutoStore builds Innovation Hub to stress test micro-fulfillment robots
The company says automated micro-fullment technology is vital to enabling retailers to meet demand from customers who are likely to turn elsewhere if they cannot get purchases quickly.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2021 -
University of Dayton
Buyers opt for digital, remote interactions with suppliers
Buyers are choosing a mix of channels to facilitate their procurement needs. And it's proving more than just a pandemic-driven trend.
By A.B. Brown • March 18, 2021 -
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Packaging automation hits fast track in 2021
Automated technology has matured to the point that using it for packaging is not just possible — it's a necessity to keep up in the e-commerce era.
By Jen A. Miller • March 16, 2021 -
UNFI expects automated DCs to double pick speed
The wholesaler has been working to optimize its distribution network since 2019, consolidating its footprint on the West Coast from 10 facilities to six.
By Matt Leonard • March 16, 2021 -
Manufacturing, retail and tech bosses say AI is moving too quickly: study
In manufacturing, the need to enable social distancing in warehouses and factories sped up ongoing automation efforts.
By Roberto Torres • March 09, 2021 -
Starbucks' real-time alerts allow for disruption response in days, not weeks
Supply chains are working to integrate risk management systems into their operations to provide visibility before disruptions occur.
By A.B. Brown • March 08, 2021 -
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A growing appetite for EVs tasks the supply chain to scale
Vehicle manufacturers are investing in redundant suppliers and regional networks to keep up with the demand for electric vehicles and boost resiliency.
By Aaron Perryman • March 04, 2021 -
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Target expands sortation center model to optimize store fulfillment
The retailer will also expand its distribution-center footprint in 2021, while using predictive inventory planning on more of its assortment.
By Matt Leonard • March 02, 2021 -
Lowe's
Lowe's fulfills 60% of online orders from stores, moving 6-times faster
The retailer is transitioning to a market-based model, with distribution centers and dozens of cross docks that allow more flexible fulfillment.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 02, 2021 -
Biden orders review of US supply chains after a year of shortages, delays
The review will start with understanding where suppliers are located, but experts say that making big changes could require government assistance.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems consolidates warehouse space with digital logistics center
The new Global Digital Logistics Center brings what was 500,000 square feet of warehouse space into a seven-story, 150,000-square-foot facility.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy the automotive supply chain is in a semiconductor jam
A shortage with no quick fix is shutting down production lines around the world, and capacity constraints at tier 3 put automakers' lean operations into question.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Amazon hands over delivery data to researchers for MIT route planning contest
Participants will take into account driver know-how for route-planning algorithms that fit modern, last-mile delivery environments.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2021 -
JB Hunt partners with Google to provide shippers real-time visibility
Tight capacity has sent cargo owners scrambling to find trucks. And they're turning to digital brokers that provide as much real-time data as possible.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'
There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Gartner: 77% of companies invest in deeper supplier relationships for resilience
Nearly a year into the pandemic, the buyer-supplier relationship is key to keeping goods flowing and ensuring companies have supply chain transparency.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 18, 2021
