More ports to join Supply Chain Information Highway

The Port of Long Beach wants to expand the visibility platform from "coast-to-coast," and is starting with familiar partners.

By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2022

Walmart building capacity to deliver 1M packages a year by drone

DroneUp and the retailer aim to have delivery hubs set up at 34 facilities by the end of 2022.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

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Motorola pays premium on secondary markets for semiconductors

By procuring chips from the secondary market and airfreighting them, Motorola received some parts sooner than expected, its CEO said.

By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2022

Robotic sorters raise throughput at DHL's e-commerce division

The DoraSorter robotic systems, used at an Atlanta distribution center, are part of DHL eCommerce Solutions' $100 million investment in automated parcel sorting systems.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2022

ERP implementation woes cost J&J Snack Foods estimated $20M

Despite the headwinds, J&J's CEO called the transition "the largest and most necessary change required to strengthen our supply chain."

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 10, 2022

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year

The initiative using RFID tags will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2022

RFID tracking for manufacturers

Modern RFID technology is rising to the challenge and changing the way manufacturers operate. 

May 2, 2022

Disruption has fundamentally altered the shipper-3PL relationship

Adaptation and bold sourcing strategies are key for logistics leaders to ensure they're getting the best value. 

By Matthew Beckett • April 27, 2022

Kraft Heinz taps Microsoft to build up supply chain visibility

Building out digital twins and control towers will help Kraft Heinz gain visibility and get products to market faster, a company executive said.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 26, 2022

'One thing after another': More disruption looms over semiconductor market

Adequate coolant, neon and argon supply are the next concerns for chip production, experts said.

By Colin Campbell • April 14, 2022

How Juan Perez shaped UPS' technology strategy

The company's tech strategy encircles its logistics network, from tapping automation to using data to make faster, more informed decisions.

By Naomi Eide • April 6, 2022

Mission Produce faces operational issues after botched ERP implementation

The avocado supplier saw operating expenses balloon $4.1 million in Q1 after a shift to a new tech system created a lack of visibility into inventory.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2022

Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster domestic battery manufacturing

The White House aims to boost U.S. production of minerals used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage facilities.

By Ethan Howland • April 5, 2022

Food companies turn to AI to taste test products, drive innovation

From cutting sugar to discovering new flavors, manufacturers such as Conagra and Danone are using the technology to get products to market faster and gain a competitive advantage.

By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2022

Blockchain drives transparency in the supply chain

Adopters face marketing, data and governance challenges before they can reap the technology's full benefits.

By Jen A. Miller • March 22, 2022

White House plans to launch supply chain data-sharing portal

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, led by the U.S. Department of Transportation, aims to produce a proof-of-concept freight information exchange by the end of summer. 

By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2022

Digital twins break free of industrial roots

The demand for digital twins is catching on as more businesses use the technology to improve processes and optimize operations.

By Allen Bernard • March 15, 2022

Evolving a Legacy Industry: Iowa's approach to manufacturing 4.0

Discover how Iowa's Manufacturing 4.0 plan takes on the challenges of adopting technology, increasing productivity and competing for talent amid ongoing globalization in advanced manufacturing.

March 14, 2022

RFID in the warehouse: Next-level inventory automation

You can achieve 96% faster cycle counts and 80% better picking accuracy with less labor. Here's how.

March 14, 2022

Here to stay: Supply chains gear up for investments in AI

A DHL and Honeywell executive lay out how artificial intelligence is shifting relationships with customers and robotics technology.

By Jen A. Miller • March 8, 2022

The Threat from Within: How to Address the Employee Element in Password Security

There are numerous sides to the password problem, but here are a few common issues to know.

March 7, 2022

Northwest Seaport Alliance joins Port of Long Beach efforts to digitize data

The ports of Seattle and Tacoma will take part in the Supply Chain Information Highway, an initiative that aims to use data to improve efficiencies.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 4, 2022

Industrial robot orders had a record year in 2021: A3

Businesses sought automation in 2021 to lessen the impact of labor shortfalls.

By Max Garland • March 1, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine throws another wrench into supply chains

Carriers are halting operations and suppliers are at risk. War is "a worst-case scenario," one analyst said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 24, 2022

3D printing brings customization to the supply chain

Advances in additive manufacturing could have wide-reaching effects, even changing how supply chains are designed long-term, one analyst said.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 22, 2022