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Sam’s Club aims to modernize supply chain with expansion of automated fulfillment
The wholesale club chain is adding more distribution centers as it looks to open 30 new stores across the U.S. over the next few years.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023 -
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Sponsored by DigimarcProduct digitization is the future. Here’s how to get started.
Product digitization can perform an almost limitless number of tasks throughout your supply chain, from helping spot counterfeit goods to providing specific recycling instructions.
Jan. 27, 2023 -
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TrendlineRetail Supply Chains
Rising costs and logistics delays have led retailers to adapt to adversity. A selection of stories shows how.
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Sponsored by DigimarcFrom CPGs to food, your products need digital twins. Here’s why.
What are digital twins and how they can unlock nuanced product insights while triggering automations that boost efficiencies and improve experiences.
Jan. 25, 2023 -
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Sponsored by DigimarcWhy you must digitize your products for today’s complex global supply chains
Your brand may not know where the majority of its products are right now. And it’s not alone.
Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration will propose new regulations this year, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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The race to scale sustainable airline fuel
With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant
President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.
By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 17, 2023 -
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Sponsored by DeposcoHow to get 2023 peak planning right
Growth-minded businesses are abandoning traditional peak planning approaches and tech for 2023.
Jan. 17, 2023 -
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Walmart to offer fulfillment tech, delivery services through Salesforce
The partnership is positioned to drive more volume to Walmart GoLocal as it pursues growth in the competitive same-day delivery sector.
By Max Garland • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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Amazon expands ‘Buy with Prime’ to all US merchants
The e-commerce giant is offering sellers outside its own marketplace perks including storage, packing, delivery and returns.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy
Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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What’s next for Coupa after $8B sale to private equity
For years, the procurement and spend software company has invested in expanding its customer base. With growth slowing, it may turn to profitability.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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Amazon pilots returns at Staples stores
With a relatively small store footprint, the e-commerce giant has forged partnerships with rivals and others to facilitate returns.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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6 warehouse robotics innovations Amazon showcased in 2022
Although many are prototypes, the company aims for the bots to eventually make an impact in the company’s logistics network.
By Max Garland • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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BMW battery supplier invests $810M in gigafactory to support EV production
Lithium-ion batteries will be created at the new plant specifically for the automaker's sixth-generation electric vehicles.
By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Walmart has big plans to expand automated fulfillment
Retrofitting facilities and building high-tech distribution centers are key components to the retail giant's omnichannel strategy, CEO Doug McMillon said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Biden visits new TSMC plant in push to expand US chip production
The visit came as the chipmaker began construction of another plant in Arizona, and the U.S. advocates for a more resilient chip supply chain.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Raw materials shortages slow Getinge heart support device production
The medtech company is asking hospitals to share underutilized devices.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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SEKO Logistics to add warehouse bots to scale up operations
The logistics provider will partner with GreyOrange to deploy robots in its fulfillment centers, starting in the UK.
By Alejandra Salgado • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Maersk, IBM to shut down blockchain joint venture TradeLens
The tool was intended to start a “digital revolution” for the supply chain. But it will end in Q1 2023 after failing to achieve commercial viability.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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FedEx and Cart.com launch data-sharing alliance for e-commerce fulfillment
The logistics giant gains a deeper look into pre-purchase behaviors, while the e-commerce platform gets access to post-purchase insights.
By Max Garland • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Sponsored by QualcommAn advantageous benefit of digital transformation: Improved safety for your workforce
Learn how AI, robotics, and automation can actually help improve safety in environments that are traditionally hazardous.
Nov. 21, 2022 -
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UNFI to add indoor farms at select distribution centers
The initiative is part of the food distributors' efforts to add efficiencies and foster closer relationships with suppliers.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Funko takes on higher labor costs due to ERP delays
The toymaker decided to open a fulfillment center without the intended management software in order to meet elevated demand.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Amazon tests new robotic system to improve warehouse efficiency
The company says Sparrow will automate the task of moving items prior to packaging, a critical part of the fulfillment process.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2022
