Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence

Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 8, 2025

Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance

Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 8, 2025

Nike expands chief supply chain officer’s role

Venkatesh Alagirisamy will now also oversee the technology division as the sneaker giant’s chief operating officer, a newly established position.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 8, 2025

US Energy Department offers $134M to boost rare earth recovery projects

The agency plans to fund efforts to draw rare earth metals from discarded electronics and other sources to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025

Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash ahead of the holidays

Thousands of the retailer’s stores are on DoorDash, allowing consumers to shop its assortment of groceries, cleaning supplies and more from the platform.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 4, 2025

US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns

Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the U.S. market unless action is taken.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 2, 2025

Why supplier emissions are becoming a priority for 2026

As 2026 approaches, Scope 3 expectations are rising. Buyers now need supplier data, participation, and action earlier in the year to avoid gaps in reporting.

By Mingi Lim, Head of Platform Services at CnerG, and Kate Roh, Head of Global Markets at CnerG • Dec. 1, 2025

Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far

The retailer’s move to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects changes in grocery e-commerce since launching its partnership with Ocado.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2025

Walmart grows automation usage throughout supply chain

More than half of the retailer's e-commerce fulfillment center volume now moves through automated systems, lowering shipping costs, per its Q3 results.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2025

Kroger closing 3 automated fulfillment centers

The warehouses are set to close in January as the grocery retailer leans into in-store fulfillment to boost e-commerce profitability.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 19, 2025

Clorox recovers from ERP-fueled inventory increase

The brand manufacturer aimed to get ahead of potential problems by adding 1.5 weeks of inventory at retailers, which normally hold four weeks’ worth of goods.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 19, 2025

Bipartisan bill would require employers to report AI-related layoffs

Over the past year, legislators of all political leanings have proposed ideas to mitigate the potential harms of AI to workers.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2025

5 ways data helps retail and CPG navigate tariff uncertainty

 Explore how data enables businesses to understand the actual and potential impact of tariffs on costs, predict consumer responses, assess overall business impact and evaluate various response options.

Nov. 17, 2025

What supply chain leaders need to know about upskilling and reskilling

The talent gap threatens to leave $8.5T in revenue untapped by 2030. As supply chains become increasingly digital, companies need a highly skilled team to keep pace.

Nov. 17, 2025

Uber Freight, Better Trucks partner to boost last-mile coverage, tech

The expanded arrangement enables both companies to leverage each other’s service areas and includes Uber Freight taking a minority stake in the delivery provider.

By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2025

How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 13, 2025

Agentic supply chains are revolutionizing logistics

Discover how C.H. Robinson is reinventing logistics with AI-driven, scalable innovation.

Nov. 12, 2025

How warehouses are powering the next chapter of U.S. manufacturing

How data, robotics and AI are turning warehouses into strategic engines in U.S. manufacturing.

By Todd Boone • Nov. 10, 2025

Nestlé upgrades ERP system to set stage for AI, automation

The food and beverage giant will embed SAP's AI-powered assistant into its business systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 4, 2025

Walmart deploys sensors to boost inventory tracking, AI efforts

The retail giant is growing its collaboration with Wiliot to strengthen pallet-level monitoring from distribution centers to stores.

By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2025

Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management

The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025

Scotts Miracle-Gro taps machine learning to solve inventory glut

Data analytics and predictive modeling have helped the company cut inventory levels in half in the last two years, President and COO Nate Baxter said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 28, 2025

Amazon unveils 3 new systems to boost its fulfillment, delivery network

A multiarmed robotics system, an agentic AI model and smart glasses for drivers build upon other technologies the e-commerce giant has revealed this year.

By Max Garland • Oct. 27, 2025

Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2025

Why now is the perfect time for retailers to embrace automation before 2026

Get ready for 2026: Why now is the moment for retailers to automate and stay ahead.

By Nick Mamouzellos • Oct. 20, 2025