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

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

Autonomous vehicles make inroads — inside and outside the warehouse

Drones and driverless vehicle technology will continue to change supply chains as businesses experiment with how best to deploy them.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 15, 2022

Buyer Beware: 3 semiconductor procurement pitfalls to avoid

Companies looking to buy semiconductors need to shop smart, experts say.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2022

​Deeper relationships, new facilities: How companies sought out semiconductor capacity in Q4

Near-term relief from shortages is unlikely, but leading producers are expanding their supply base.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2022

Fender moves to cloud ERP to keep up with record guitar demand

Businesses are pushing for better scalability and new features in their central provisions systems.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 2, 2022

Sam's Club rolls out inventory-checking robots chainwide

The technology, based on software developed by artificial intelligence company Brain Corp, will be mounted on autonomous floor-cleaning machines already in operation in stores across the U.S.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2022

11 technologies set to shape smart operations

A look at the latest adoption trends for up-and-coming tech among the warehousing and manufacturing sectors, based on MHI data.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 31, 2022

2022 supply chain outlook features shortages, high delivery costs

While supply chain woes aren't expected to disappear in 2022, this year could mark a turning point.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Kroger to extend delivery network with 'spoke' facility in Kentucky

The 50,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Louisville, set to open later this year, continues the grocer's e-commerce network buildout.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2022

Lighter bots, faster orders: How Ocado is innovating in e-commerce

The Kroger partner plans to introduce new robots, including an automated on-grid picker and routing technology that will allow it to get more same-day orders out to shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2022

FedEx, Microsoft extend partnership to offer 'logistics as a service'

The collaboration will leverage FedEx data to help companies optimize fulfillment.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 26, 2022

Robotics, automation go from fringe to mainstream

Pretty soon, the technologies are going to be table stakes for supply chain operations, one executive said.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 25, 2022