Technology: Page 25
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Deep DiveHow construction is using technology to mitigate supply disruptions
Soaring material costs and supply chain woes threaten the industry's rebound.
By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2021 -
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Warehouses turn to gamification to level up productivity
Supply chain leaders take a carrots-over-sticks approach to incentivizing warehouse labor as the industry struggles to recruit and retain workers.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • April 27, 2021 -
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TrendlineRetail Supply Chains
Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.
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Panasonic buys Blue Yonder for $7.1B as pandemic heightens data demand
The deal combines Blue Yonder's software and planning technology with Panasonic sensors, hardware and IoT devices.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 23, 2021 -
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ColumnPatent Pending: Amazon plans for packing with the right fit, eBay says buses are for drones too
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
By Matt Leonard • April 22, 2021 -
5 freight technologies send supply chains on a greener path
A growing level of shipper interest, along with pressure from the public and regulators, is driving carriers to invest in more sustainable delivery options.
By Matt Leonard , S.L. Fuller • April 21, 2021 -
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54% of companies plan to up spending on inventory planning: MHI
Inventory and network optimization tools saw the largest YoY jump in companies reporting the technology as "in-use today" with 45% of companies falling into that category, up from 40% last year.
By Matt Leonard • April 20, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond revamps supply chain with a tech stack and 4 warehouses
Regional distribution centers are the first step in cutting down store replenishment time from a "noncompetitive" 35 days to under 10 days, the COO said.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 20, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in autonomous vehicle startup Cruise
The venture will help the retailer's goals of developing a last-mile delivery system that's fast, low-cost and scalable.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2021 -
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Photos: A look at how UPS eVTOLs could shake up logistics
A small, electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically at distribution and sortation centers will enable faster delivery speeds.
By S.L. Fuller • April 15, 2021 -
GreyOrange, Tompkins Robotics team up on 'zero walk' fulfillment
The system eliminates the need to release orders in waves, as in a typical goods-to-person system, instead allowing real-time order fulfillment.
By Matt Leonard • April 13, 2021 -
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Sponsored by LucasRobots alone will not keep DC labor demand in check
With labor demand climbing, many DCs are turning to AI-based smart software to transform productivity.
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CH Robinson gives shippers self-serve data on supply chain emissions
The broker, along with the EPA and MIT, developed a standardized way to measure carbon output and assess sustainability analytics.
By S.L. Fuller • April 8, 2021 -
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URB-E turns to electric bicycles to make grocery delivery more efficient
The company operates a fleet that tows cargo carts holding up to 800 pounds through the streets of New York City and has more cities in its sights.
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2021 -
Auto industry calls on government to fund semiconductor capacity
An industry group warns the shortage could cause a production shortfall of nearly 1.28 million vehicles in 2021.
By Matt Leonard • April 7, 2021 -
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Deep Dive4 tools to fight fraud, counterfeits and cyberattacks in the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
Visibility technologies and real-time data provide one version of the truth in a rapidly-built supply chain.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 7, 2021 -
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Chewy boosts automated fulfillment network through new warehouses and retrofits
The e-commerce company plans to open its second automated fulfillment center in Q2 and a "limited catalog facility" in Q3.
By Matt Leonard • April 5, 2021 -
Cyberattack against Molson Coors pushes production, shipments later into 2021
Plant operations often run 24/7, which makes it difficult to patch technology on a regular basis, one expert said.
By David Jones • March 31, 2021 -
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Boston Dynamics stretches into warehouse game with material-handling robot
The bot, named Stretch, automates the truck unloading process at an expected rate of 800 cases per hour.
By Matt Leonard • March 30, 2021 -
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Meet the vertical automated grocery store
Boston-based startup Urbx aims to build its futuristic stores in cities across the country and provide micro-fulfillment technology to retailers.
By Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021 -
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What Walmart learned from its machine learning deployment
Successful ML implementation means using automation as a tool, not the solution.
By Katie Malone • March 26, 2021 -
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Bashas' turns to online platform to expand selection of locally sourced foods
The Arizona grocery chain plans to eventually roll out Forager's online procurement system across its fleet of more than 100 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2021 -
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AutoStore builds Innovation Hub to stress test micro-fulfillment robots
The company says automated micro-fullment technology is vital to enabling retailers to meet demand from customers who are likely to turn elsewhere if they cannot get purchases quickly.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2021 -
Buyers opt for digital, remote interactions with suppliers
Buyers are choosing a mix of channels to facilitate their procurement needs. And it's proving more than just a pandemic-driven trend.
By A.B. Brown • March 18, 2021 -
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Packaging automation hits fast track in 2021
Automated technology has matured to the point that using it for packaging is not just possible — it's a necessity to keep up in the e-commerce era.
By Jen A. Miller • March 16, 2021 -
UNFI expects automated DCs to double pick speed
The wholesaler has been working to optimize its distribution network since 2019, consolidating its footprint on the West Coast from 10 facilities to six.
By Matt Leonard • March 16, 2021
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