Technology
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WD-40 deploys AI in supply chain, business processes
The household chemicals company is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce and Atlas.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 22, 2026 -
4 tech tools food brands are using to enhance inventory, demand planning
Companies are leveraging digital twins and planning systems to provide greater visibility into their supply chains, according to industry experts.
By Kelly Stroh • April 20, 2026 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Walmart
TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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Pandora upgrades WMS as part of supply chain tech overhaul
The jeweler plans to implement Hardis Supply Chain’s cloud-based software at its North America distribution center this summer as part of a larger supply chain overhaul.
By Kelly Stroh • April 20, 2026 -
Deep Dive
One year in: How medtech companies are coping with tariff challenges
A resilient medtech industry navigating the fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars is taking proactive steps to manage tariff costs as the administration’s policies continue to evolve.
By Susan Kelly • April 20, 2026 -
Sponsored by Sifted
AI in parcel shipping: How to cut through the noise and find tools that actually work
Not all AI tools are built for parcel shipping. Here's what to look for.
By Kevin Knowlton, Director of AI Engineering at Sifted • April 20, 2026 -
Sponsored by Dockzilla
The capacity crunch: How modular platforms and buildings are outperforming concrete construction
Add loading capacity 10x faster than construction with Dockzilla’s Modular Platforms & Buildings.
April 20, 2026 -
Home Depot acquires warehouse tech firm to boost fulfillment strategy
The deal follows a distribution center pilot with Simpl Automation, which resulted in faster pick speeds and fewer product touches.
By Max Garland • April 16, 2026 -
Hershey projects $100M inventory cut from supply chain tech
The confectionery and salty snack maker is leveraging decision intelligence in the supply chain and investing in spend visibility.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 16, 2026 -
How AI is changing food supply chains
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
By Laurel Deppen • April 15, 2026 -
UPS growing RFID usage to boost shipper visibility, trim manual scans
The carrier will equip U.S. hubs with RFID sensors and customers with label printers as it looks to connect nearly all of its packages with the technology, an executive said.
By Max Garland • April 14, 2026 -
Sponsored by Shipwell
Why agentic AI is emerging as the next layer of the modern TMS
A TMS with built-in agentic AI offers you a proactive approach to logistics management without exhausting the people in charge of keeping your freight moving.
April 13, 2026 -
How UPS is using AI, from shipper pricing to customs clearance
As the carrier embraces AI and data analytics across its operations, it's training employees on how to better wield new technologies, a UPS executive said.
By Max Garland • April 6, 2026 -
Hormel modernizes supply chain with AI planning platform
The branded food company is using o9’s forecasting tools to model demand drivers, reduce manual overrides and sharpen seasonal forecast accuracy.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 6, 2026 -
Pandora’s Canada distribution center to help bypass US tariffs
Previously, online orders destined for Canada had to pass through U.S. customs.
By Kelly Stroh • April 6, 2026 -
Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping
The major U.S. toymaker and entertainment company is still working to assess if company data was stolen in the attack.
By David Jones • April 3, 2026 -
FedEx’s next AI leap to feature RFID, robotics
The carrier is scaling its use of physical assets powered by AI to strengthen network reliability and improve connectivity with shippers, a FedEx executive said.
By Max Garland • April 1, 2026 -
How food manufacturers can benefit from AI and other technologies
Experts at the virtual Food Manufacturing Summit said companies can leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence to comply with U.S. regulations and heighten food safety.
By Sara Samora • March 31, 2026 -
HP pulls multiple levers to battle soaring memory chip costs
Along with leveraging existing supplier relationships, the computer maker is expanding its sourcing pool and building strategic inventory positions.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 31, 2026 -
Matson responds to growing cargo theft in intermodal shipments
Shippers now have two additional security levels when moving their international cargo from Los Angeles to BNSF network destinations.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 30, 2026 -
Robotic unloading becomes more accessible as warehouses weigh applicability
Dock operations are often the “last piece of the puzzle” when it comes to warehouse automation. But increasing accessibility means it could also be the first.
By S.L. Fuller • March 30, 2026 -
Uber bullish on delivery bots and drones despite ‘friction’
The company's network can tap into more than 1,000 robots in over 10 cities, although aspects of the technology still need "to be ironed out," per its CFO.
By Max Garland • March 24, 2026 -
Panda Express taps tech, distribution network to keep menu fresh
The restaurant chain has only six months to lock in suppliers that can scale to demand, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roland Ornelas said.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 23, 2026 -
UNFI to roll out AI inventory planning tool at 12 distribution sites
The wholesale food distributor expects to reach the implementation milestone for its Relex Solutions inventory system this month and to complete installation across its entire network by Aug. 1
By Antone Gonsalves • March 20, 2026 -
Ocado turns to store-based e-commerce fulfillment as it looks beyond Kroger
The technology company’s exclusive agreement with the grocer ended last year, and now it’s talking with U.S. retailers about its new scaled-down automated system.
By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2026 -
Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement
The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 17, 2026