Kansas City Southern taps tech platform to boost transloading visibility

Shippers can now use the Commtrex platform to find the railroad's transloading centers by location, commodities handled and the services provided.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021

Kroger steps up same-day delivery with new automated fulfillment centers

The grocer is adding more fulfillment facilities powered by technology partner Ocado as it looks to increase the coverage and speed of its delivery services.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 13, 2021

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Top retailers will establish robot resource departments as demand grows: Gartner

Further investment in robots is one way companies are boosting fulfillment center productivity, as orders get processed closer to the point of delivery in a new era for retailers.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021

Electric forklifts gain ground in warehouses, manufacturing facilities

Advances in electric battery technology offer facilities longer runtimes, fast charging and hassle-free maintenance — at a higher price than alternatives.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 12, 2021

Ocado invests in self-driving startup Wayve to automate grocery delivery

The UK-based company has automated a significant portion of the storage, picking and packing processes. Now it's determined to do the same for delivery and logistics.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2021

Siloed data presents a hurdle to tracing tiers of the supply chain

As procurement pros seek deeper relationships with suppliers, they often find vital information is not available in digital forms.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 7, 2021

Union Pacific to test robotic cranes at Chicago intermodal hub

The cranes will semi-autonomously load and unload containers at the Joliet terminal, which has been struggling to keep up with a flood of shipments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2021

How PepsiCo harnesses data to help retailers increase sales

The company's Pepviz platform uses analytics, data science and other tools to ensure a store is carrying the right product mix and optimizing shelf space. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2021

Cyber needs to be a part of supply chain risk management, federal agency says

The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides 9 tips for starting up a cyber supply chain risk management program.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2021

Home Depot gives shippers visibility into cheaper flatbed capacity

The retailer is partnering with Loadsmart's Flatbed Messenger marketplace to provide access to trucks with room on their backhauls.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 1, 2021

The old- and new-school ways fleets validate freight

Multiple KPIs hinge on the accuracy of the weight and size of shipments, including route efficiency and truck turnaround times for delivery and return.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 30, 2021

How the case for drone delivery expanded beyond parcels

The pandemic's effects on labor, demand and transport capacity have brought new attention to the potential use cases for drones for the last mile.

By Max Garland • Sept. 29, 2021

How a software bill of materials can help guard against supply chain cyberattacks

Having software suppliers provide an "ingredient list" for their products can help speed the process of mitigating and responding to cyberattacks, experts said.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021

Hy-Vee brings inventory robots to 5 stores to plan orders, reduce stockouts

The robots help retailers cut down on the incidence of sold-out items by up to 30%, said Simbe Robotics.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 28, 2021

FedEx partners with Paccar and Aurora on autonomous linehauls

FedEx is looking to AVs to improve safety, efficiency and productivity.

By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 28, 2021

Project44 buys Convey to boost last-mile data capabilities

The $255 million acquisition will help the visibility company move from "seeing to doing," according to one executive.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 22, 2021

'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics

Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 21, 2021

Walmart teams up with Ford, Argo AI for autonomous delivery in 3 cities

Walmart's latest collaboration on self-driving vehicles is its first to span multiple cities.

By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2021

Maersk buys omnichannel tech startup, furthering end-to-end ambitions

The ocean carrier invested in Huub back in 2019, and is now acquiring the cloud-based logistics startup with hopes of scaling it.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2021

Long Beach port offers drivers traffic alerts via text to fight congestion

The free Truck Alert system aims to assuage some frustrations resulting from a deluge of imports.

By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • Sept. 13, 2021

The urgency of supply chain agility

Supply chain agility is becoming a must have, driven by workflow automation and visible information.

By Peter Rifken, Principal Solutions Consultant, Quickbase • Sept. 13, 2021

How to mitigate facility risk with KPI data

Wearable technology is helping top organizations protect their workers by improving safety and visibility on site.

Sept. 13, 2021

Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges

More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.

By Max Garland • Sept. 9, 2021

RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive

Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution?

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 7, 2021

5 applications for artificial intelligence in the warehouse and distribution center

Learn how AI technology can lower the barriers to entry for slotting and other warehouse optimization solutions.

Sept. 7, 2021