DHL Supply Chain, Locus Robotics plan to deploy 5K robots worldwide in deal expansion

The logistics provider will add the autonomous mobile robots to its network by the end of the year.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2023

Costco, Walmart join Biden administration’s supply chain data exchange

Fifty-three companies representing the end-to-end supply chain are now part of the Department of Transportation’s Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 11, 2023

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Expert roundtable: What the future holds for sidewalk delivery robots

Executives and researchers share their takes on what the emerging transportation method will offer ten years from now.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2023

Associated Foods teams up with Symbotic for warehouse automation

The grocery wholesaler will use the technology provider’s automated warehouse system in a Utah distribution facility.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 9, 2023

Growing chip supply helps Baxter slash backlog

Back orders for the healthcare company’s Front Line Care products became half of what they were nine months ago.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2023

How manufacturers are using AI to improve worker safety

The technology is helping some companies limit employees' exposure to often risky tasks like equipment maintenance and enhanced safety training.

By Michelle No • May 8, 2023

Amazon opens robotic fulfillment center in Connecticut

Employees will work alongside “thousands of robotic systems” to process smaller shipments such as book and toys, according to a spokesperson.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2023

5 California ports pledge to build data-sharing system for cargo fluidity

Los Angeles, Long Beach and other shipping hubs in the state will work together on a cloud-based tool aimed at standardizing data and boosting cargo fluidity.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 27, 2023

Gap bolsters reverse logistics abilities through returns tech provider

Optoro’s returns platform speeds up processing times to optimize the retailer’s restocking efforts and push savings on consolidated returns shipping.

By Kelly Stroh • April 27, 2023

Nissan taps project44 for shipment visibility

The automaker will use the tech vendor's platform to track shipments across transportation modes.

By Kelly Stroh • April 25, 2023

Fastenal makes headway on digital sales strategy

The fastener distributor is also seeing fulfillment and inventory rates improve.

By Kate Magill • April 21, 2023

Walmart e-commerce layoffs surpass 3K

The retail giant is letting go of nearly 1,000 workers at a distribution center in Chino, California, amid plans to ramp up its use of robotics.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2023

3 ways to bolster supply chain cybersecurity as attacks accelerate

Cyberattacks against supply chains are becoming more common and more sophisticated. A cybersecurity expert gives insight on what companies can do.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 13, 2023

Google Cloud introduces updated inventory insights

The latest Cloud Cortex Framework release keeps track of aging, past and slow moving inventory to spot trends and better meet customer demand.

By Kelly Stroh • April 13, 2023

FedEx and Amazon still haven’t figured out sidewalk delivery robots. Will mass adoption ever come?

Delivery giants' tests of autonomous bots fizzled out. But many industry insiders still believe that the technology can catch on.

By Max Garland • April 12, 2023

Manufacturers turn to digital twins to improve supply chains

The burgeoning technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training. 

By Rebecca Heilweil • April 12, 2023

Patent pending: Amazon pitches ‘collective’ drones, Walmart eyes dynamic shipping speed display

Multiple drones could link together to form configurations ranging from a flying V to a large cube, an application from the online retail giant proposes.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2023

3CX makes progress restoring Windows app from state-linked supply chain attack

The provider plans to change security policies and procedures to boost resilience despite what it calls a “handful of cases” tied to the malware incident.

By David Jones • April 6, 2023

Walmart looks to spend more on robots, e-commerce

The retail giant expects that within three years, 55% of its fulfillment center volume will move through automated facilities, and 65% of its stores will be automated to some extent.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2023

How generative AI can drive supply chain transformation

ChatGPT and other powerful tech tools provide new opportunities to enhance visibility and efficiency.

By Jan Burian • April 4, 2023

Kroger has reportedly slowed Ocado robotic tech rollout

The grocer wants to ensure its fulfillment centers can perform as intended before mass implementation.

By Sam Silverstein • April 3, 2023

How Serta Simmons Bedding is optimizing manufacturing efficiency

The retailer will implement digital supply chain software to improve forecast accuracy and lower costs.

By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2023

PepsiCo touts AI barcode readers for distribution centers

The food and beverage giant is deploying machine-vision tech to drive efficiency and increase warehouse throughput.

By Kelly Stroh • March 28, 2023

DHL, FedEx and USPS among top brands impersonated in phishing scams

Cybersecurity company Cloudflare's rankings underscore how the daily presence of logistics businesses in consumers' lives makes them a prime target for phishing scams.

By Max Garland • March 27, 2023

Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas

Automated refrigerated truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.

By David Taube • March 20, 2023