Party City taps supply chain platform TradeBeyond to improve inventory, vendor operations

Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, the retailer is investing in its supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 14, 2023

Navigating the quantum revolution in logistics

Logistics management has entered a new era, marked by the demand for rapid shipping, optimized value chains and real-time adaptability to supply chain disruptions.

By Sean Tinney • Nov. 13, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Better Cotton platform aims to help brands track sourcing

Nonprofit Better Cotton's goal is to help fashion and textile brands improve traceability within the material's supply chains.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023

JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal

The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023

Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability

The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 7, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023

FedEx makes progress with AI to sharpen delivery time estimates

The logistics giant’s “deep learning models” incorporate weather and traffic conditions for more accurate projections, CEO Raj Subramaniam said at a CNBC event.

By Max Garland • Nov. 3, 2023

Boeing confirms cyberattack, global services disrupted

The incident is impacting elements of the aerospace and defense company's parts and distribution business, said a Boeing spokesperson.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 2, 2023

Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Microsoft adds AI-enabled demand planning features to supply chain tools

The tech company deployed the features to its Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Center product in a bid to help customers reduce inventory and increase working capital.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 31, 2023

Walgreens pauses expansion of micro-fulfillment centers

The drugstore chain is looking to improve its rollout process for the facilities before opening another five centers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2023

Amazon tests two-legged, mobile robots

The company has been ramping up its use of technology in operations for some time and now has over 750,000 robots. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 30, 2023

Biden administration selects 31 ‘tech hubs’

The hubs will focus on a range of technologies, including battery manufacturing, AI-driven biotechnology and quantum computing.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 27, 2023

Amazon brings drone delivery to Texas neighborhood

Eligible customers in College Station can receive their prescription medication at home within an hour at no additional cost.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 26, 2023

Pitney Bowes taps new Ambi Robotics system for middle-mile sortation

The AmbiSort B-Series systems have sorted more than 3 million parcels in the four months they have been deployed.

By Max Garland • Oct. 24, 2023

General Mills and Walmart team up to accelerate regenerative agriculture

The companies look to advance sustainable farming practices on 600,000 acres of land – the amount the CPG giant relies on to source key ingredients for products sold at the retailer's stores. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 24, 2023

Convoy closes, unable to find buyer

The logistics startup’s CEO and co-founder blamed weak freight and capital markets in a layoff letter to employees. 

By Larry Avila • Oct. 19, 2023

Amazon to integrate drones into fulfillment network for faster delivery

Prime Air drones will deploy at same-day delivery sites rather than standalone facilities as the company scales its use of the emerging transportation method.

By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2023

Casey’s chief procurement officer departs

Jaime Robes’ three-year tenure at the convenience store retailer included feats like implementing sourcing technology and boosting electronic payments.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 19, 2023

FedEx scaling program that reduces air fleet downtime

The logistics giant plans to expand the use of Mojix's inventory tracking platform, which keeps tabs on aircraft parts, beyond the U.S.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2023

CEVA Logistics leverages Boston Dynamics robots for warehouse efficiency

The logistics company will use the robotics company's Stretch robot to unload hundreds of boxes per hour, helping its automotive, consumer retail and technology shippers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 16, 2023

This AI chatbot can help predict supply chain disruptions at farms

Cersi, a virtual analyst introduced by agtech startup Helios, can be used by large food companies to manage commodity risks in the face of climate change and market volatility.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2023

REI opens Tennessee distribution center to support 60-plus stores

The 400,000-square-foot center in Lebanon is equipped with technology to improve picking efficiency, a spokesperson said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023

Flexport to cut 20% of workforce as it eyes return to profitability

Layoffs are expected to begin Friday, Oct. 13, CEO Ryan Petersen told employees.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Nov. 2, 2023