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XPO Logistics pilots virtual reality for LTL cross-dock training
Using Oculus for Business, the firm saw higher productivity, better safety outcomes and reduced waste.
By Aman Kidwai , S.L. Fuller • Jan. 8, 2021 -
FAA: New drone rules address safety, provide more operational flexibility
While the industry has seen a flurry of drone activity with UPS, Amazon Prime, Walmart and others, regulation and investment hurdles have precluded more widespread adoption for delivery operations.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineAI 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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PwC: Pandemic shifts tech priorities to workflow automation
Companies are finding that automation can allow procurement staff to focus on high-impact decisions rather than mundane tasks, if training is prioritized.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Nike’s Los Angeles warehouse reduces fulfillment cost per unit going into the holiday rush
Building fulfillment capacity has been at the center of Nike’s supply chain strategy in 2020 as the company attempts to move away from wholesale distribution and toward direct sales to consumers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Pharma cold chain spend heats up, with a trend toward temperature-tracking sensors
The coronavirus vaccine rollout is expected to positively impact the cold chain logistics market, as companies invest in cold storage, freezer farms, monitoring technology and packaging.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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XPO has ‘eyes on every truck’ as it transports Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
The company is also shipping dry ice, containers and syringes while responding to demand for items related to COVID-19 treatment and mitigation.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Pfizer vaccine deliveries turned around after becoming too cold
Real-time tracking alerted Pfizer to the temperature diversion. The returned doses number about 3,000, a spokesperson said.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Walmart to take middle-mile trucks driverless in Arkansas
Since the retailer began its self-driving pilot with Gatik last year, the trucks have traveled more than 70,000 operational miles in autonomous mode.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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COVID-19 vaccine supply chain has cyberthreats hidden in plain sight
The one thing all supply chain operators and pharmaceutical companies essential to vaccine distribution have in common is cyberthreats.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Pandemic pushed manufacturers to greater analytics adoption: survey
Forecasting is one specific analytic area of interest for manufacturers who have seen demand swing dramatically throughout the pandemic.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 15, 2020 -
GreyOrange
Sam’s Club equips its fulfillment operations with robotic pickers
The retailer has adopted the use of GreyOrange autonomous mobile robots in its new Southern California fulfillment center for e-commerce orders.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Vendor ransomware attack disrupts DSW’s inventory management
The impact of cyberattacks on retailers and their vendors is even greater during this digital-first period brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
Supplier of the year: 3M
The supplier is making more N95 respirators than ever before. Pre-pandemic surge capacity and a focus on real-time visibility enabled the quick shift.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Opinion
Why smart factories are the future of supply chain resilience
Smart factories are coming into focus as businesses put more resources behind productivity and efficiency, the author writes.
By Adam Mussomeli • Dec. 8, 2020 -
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LaserShip ups automation in NYC region as national carriers refuse pickups
The role of regional carriers in the e-commerce landscape has grown in 2020 as national carriers are stretched to their limits and institute surcharges to compensate.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2020 -
FedEx’s ShopRunner acquisition provides access to e-commerce marketplace data
The deal, which aims to help the carrier expand its e-commerce capabilities, is expected to close by the end of the year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 3, 2020 -
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Pitney Bowes offers same-day delivery as fast as 2 hours with gig economy last-mile partners
The launch of same-day service is an early sign of the gig economy penetrating the small parcel market.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 2, 2020 -
Eli Lilly adopts automation to process COVID-19 tests in line with pharma industry trend toward robotics
A manual lab-based operation at Eli Lilly was accustomed to 50 samples daily. By mid-March, that number had reached 15,000.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 1, 2020 -
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Kroger will use Ocado technology to boost pickup fulfillment
The grocer will collaborate with the tech firm to make picking and order assembly more efficient amid soaring demand for the service.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Walmart boosts last-mile delivery tech with M&A
The retailer’s move to acquire the 5-year-old app startup JoyRun presents more evidence that Walmart’s last-mile strategy continues to diversify.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 23, 2020 -
IDC: Pharmaceutical industry ups inventory levels as OTIF rates fall
Before the pandemic, the on time and in full rate from suppliers was generally above 80%. Now, pharmaceutical companies are looking for ways to avoid shortages.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Deep DiveThe emerging wave of procurement and spend-management technology
Historically paperbound processes are advancing from automation to intelligence. But first, procurement departments must address data and culture change.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Schneider Electric invests $40M in supply chain upgrades to prepare for post-pandemic demand
Schneider is introducing new capabilities and production lines that will allow it to work with fewer suppliers by finishing some of its own inputs — with added capacity to construct some components entirely in-house when necessary.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Ahold Delhaize tackles a $480M supply chain overhaul during a pandemic — and Thanksgiving
The grocery group is forging ahead with an insourcing transformation amid a busy time in a tumultuous year. What could go wrong?
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart taps self-driving vehicle startup Cruise for autonomous deliveries
In addition to adding Cruise to its self-driving vehicle roster, Walmart has tested autonomous delivery vehicles from Nuro and autonomous middle-mile logistics with Gatik.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 12, 2020
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