Fresh Del Monte’s vegetable business invests $2.5M in snap pea sorting

Mann Packing is also expanding its sourcing horizons as it’s set to receive an influx of resources following integration with the produce giant. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2022

BMW invests $1.7B to expand EV output in the US

The automaker will expand a South Carolina plant and partner with a battery supplier to build a nearby facility.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 26, 2022

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Keep grinches away from your supply chain

Agility, visibility and connectivity are all essential when it comes to keeping your warehouse or distribution center secure—not just during the holiday season, but all year.

Oct. 24, 2022

Biden awards $2.8B to boost domestic EV battery supply

Suppliers for major auto giants including Tesla and Mercedes-Benz won grants to expand manufacturing

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2022

Honda battery plant set for Ohio, part of ‘EV hub’

A joint venture with LG Energy Solution will invest up to $4.4 billion to scale electric vehicle production.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 12, 2022

Schneider Electric moves to modernize equipment and machinery at 2 US plants

The energy management company is investing $46 million in Kentucky and Nebraska to improve capacity and energy use.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 12, 2022

Food delivery robots to roam Chicago in pilot program

Robot operators will partner with restaurants and grocery stores to test the app-based robot deliveries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2022

Micron to invest up to $100B in New York chip manufacturing site

The Clay, New York, facility is the company’s second investment in a high-volume semiconductor facility in the U.S.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 10, 2022

Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 6, 2022

How Feeding America is using inventory visibility tools to improve the flow of donations

Smarter Sorting is working with the nonprofit to ease the product sorting process for retailers as they look to scale donations.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 4, 2022

Casey’s takes supplier management digital with new procurement tool

Graphite Connect, which manages vendor data and risk, relieves the convenience store operator of manually tracking information.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 29, 2022

UNFI launches Symbotic’s AI tech in select distribution centers

The food wholesaler said the end-to-end automation system will enable it to boost order accuracy and storage capacity.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 29, 2022

DHL Supply Chain deepens robotics partnership ahead of peak season

Tech from Locus Robotics will help fulfill orders for apparel company Carhartt.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 27, 2022

Ford breaks ground on $5.6B EV ‘mega campus’

The facility is part of the automaker’s plan to meet electric vehicle production targets by exerting greater control over its supply chain.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 27, 2022

Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040

Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022

Automating warehouse order picking resolves labor shortage challenges

The right blend of picking technologies reduces labor, increases accuracy and productivity across the entire order fulfillment operation.

Sept. 26, 2022

GM partnership looks to develop EV battery recycling supply chain

The automaker's partnership with Lithion Recycling will focus on R&D and validating recovered materials for reuse in new units.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 23, 2022

Micron expands US memory chip production with $15B facility

The semiconductor manufacturer expects the new plant to begin production in 2025.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 21, 2022

Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program

MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 21, 2022

4 ways collaboration helps build supply chain resiliency

Navigating volatility during the pandemic wasn't easy. Several speakers shared their approach during a session at CSCMP Edge 2022.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 20, 2022

White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022

Fresh Del Monte’s shipping arm taps startup to digitize operations

Network Shipping is partnering with tech firm Grydd to better help companies manage ocean logistics.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2022

Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022

Savannah port tackles data visibility with new terminal operating system

The Georgia Ports Authority tapped Navis for an operating system as it prepares for continued growth.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 13, 2022

Equashield’s automated facility fulfills orders at ‘record pace’

The AI and machine learning technology at its production facility have helped improve accuracy, fill rates and product quality.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 12, 2022