Technology: Page 2

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    Honda aims to streamline container shipping process

    The automaker’s motorcycle and power products operations divisions are tapping FourKites and BuyCo for greater transport visibility.

    By • July 8, 2024
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    Traceability platform TrusTrace upgrades forced labor screening

    The company’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 2, 2024
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    Trendline

    Retail Supply Chains

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

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic

    The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.

    By • July 2, 2024
  • Walgreens signage is seen at a store on Court Street on January 05, 2023 in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.
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    Walgreens partners with TradeBeyond to enhance sourcing

    The drugstore chain will roll out the technology this fall in pursuit of greater supply chain transparency and efficiency.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance

    The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Warehouse automation partnerships are becoming more strategic

    Companies like GXO Logistics and DHL Supply Chain are becoming increasingly discerning about the technology providers with whom they partner.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Walmart eyes smarter produce sourcing with crop monitoring pilot

    The retailer's partnership with Agritask will provide information on blackberry and cherry crops grown by certain suppliers.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2024
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    J.C. Penney spends $40M on distribution center upgrades

    The retailer installed new automation technology at its plant in Reno, Nevada, as part of a larger investment strategy.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Supplier.io CEO outlines supply chain transparency push

    The Carbon Disclosure Project collaboration pairs supplier diversity data with environmental information from more than 23,000 companies.

    By Lamar Johnson • June 21, 2024
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    Sportwear brand On taps warehouse drones

    The retailer has partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to improve fulfillment operations and inventory visibility.

    By • June 18, 2024
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    Sponsored by IBM

    6 ways generative AI can optimize asset management

    There is even more help on the horizon with the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models, combined with traditional AI, to exert greater control over complex asset environments.

    By Jen Stevenson • June 17, 2024
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    Sponsored by o9 Solutions

    Why should you upgrade your legacy planning systems sooner rather than later?

    Key capabilities businesses should adopt to give their supply chains a competitive edge.

    By Stephan de Barse, Chief Revenue Officer, o9 Solutions • June 17, 2024
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    Kohlā€™s introduces Return Drop service to stores nationwide

    In addition to its Amazon partnership, the department store will now accept returns from brands like Carhartt, Hanes and Levi’s.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 14, 2024
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    Rockwell Automation taps Nvidia to bring AI to its bots

    The automation company will use the chipmaker’s software in its Otto autonomous mobile robots meant for manufacturing facilities.

    By • June 12, 2024
  • Four bottles of Hain Celestial products stand on a wooden countertop: Jason lavender body wash; Avalon Organics Scalp Treatment Tea Tree Shampoo; Alba Botanica coconut sunscreen spray; and Live Clean fresh water hydrating liquid hand soap
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    Companies lean into SKU simplification

    Unilever, Hain Celestial and other brands are thinking through their offerings to boost profits.

    By Shefali Kapadia • June 11, 2024
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    Your supply chain tech may not be as effective as you think

    Blindspots along your supply chain delay responses to disruptions, costing valuable time and money.

    June 10, 2024
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    EstƩe Lauder globally deploys new integrated business planning process

    The process will leverage artificial intelligence and other recently adopted technology to improve inventory forecast accuracy, per executives.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says

    The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers” last month, following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.

    By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2024
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    Transfix sells brokerage to NFI, pivots its business

    The digital firm will focus on selling software as a service.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers

    The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Solar industry at odds as ITC nears ruling on First Solar tariff petition

    The petitioners say current Chinese export practices pose a threat to U.S. businesses, while others say the trade case itself is a threat.

    By Diana DiGangi • June 4, 2024
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    Walmart opens access to off-site customer journey insights for suppliers

    Digital Landscapes enables users to analyze engagement trends and track traffic sources to better evaluate strategies.

    By Chris Kelly • June 4, 2024
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    Forum Mobility breaks ground on Port of Long Beach charging station

    The facility will be equipped with 44 dispensers to power trucking fleets, including Amazon's.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 24, 2024
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    Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach

    The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 23, 2024
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    How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

    C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

    By , , • May 15, 2024