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CEVA Logistics leverages Boston Dynamics robots for warehouse efficiency
The logistics company will use the robotics company's Stretch robot to unload hundreds of boxes per hour, helping its automotive, consumer retail and technology shippers.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 16, 2023 -
This AI chatbot can help predict supply chain disruptions at farms
Cersi, a virtual analyst introduced by agtech startup Helios, can be used by large food companies to manage commodity risks in the face of climate change and market volatility.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.
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REI opens Tennessee distribution center to support 60-plus stores
The 400,000-square-foot center in Lebanon is equipped with technology to improve picking efficiency, a spokesperson said.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023 -
Flexport to cut 20% of workforce as it eyes return to profitability
Layoffs are expected to begin Friday, Oct. 13, CEO Ryan Petersen told employees.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 13, 2023 -
Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024
Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.
By Alejandra Salgado • Updated Nov. 2, 2023 -
Microsoft to end Supply Chain Center preview less than a year after launch
Some of the solution's capabilities will still be available to customers in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform after it shuts down on Oct. 31.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 11, 2023 -
Flexport plans to cut up to 30% of workers: reports
The freight forwarder already laid off a fifth of its workforce earlier this year as it dealt with the effects of a macroeconomic downturn.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 6, 2023 -
How Memorial Sloan Kettering is consolidating its supply chain
The healthcare institution is leveraging data to improve forecasting, in addition to streamlining its reporting and purchasing operations to consolidate its supply chain operations.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Opinion
How AI can optimize supply chain planning
Organizations must define the role of automation in their planning process to support more agile decision-making.
By Brenda Westbrook and Caleb Thomson • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Sponsored by Ship Angel
FreightTech AI - embrace the practicality, NOT the hype!
Everywhere we turn, we hear about AI. But how should you think about it in today’s supply chain software world? Where is it real and where is it hype?
Oct. 2, 2023 -
AI will revolutionize packaging, but strong controls are needed: Pack Expo speakers
“Packaging is the hardest piece to corral” due to the complexity of the sector’s data, said Specright founder and CEO Matthew Wright.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Only 38% of businesses are tracking Scope 3 emissions: IBM report
Greenhouse gases in supply chains represent the largest source of most industries’ carbon footprint, but many firms are just beginning to account for them.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce
The 131 job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023 -
FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Walmart GoLocal teams up with air cargo platform for faster transit times
The SmartKargo partnership expands the delivery service's capabilities for retailers and e-commerce companies.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Sponsored by Motion2AI
The future is now: How AI improves operations in existing warehouses
Real-time location services allow supply chain leaders to use AI tools in their existing warehouses.
Sept. 25, 2023 -
Hershey’s first chief technology officer is an Amazon veteran
Deepak Bhatia brings expertise in automation, supply chain and artificial intelligence to the maker of Reese’s and Kisses.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack
Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.
By David Jones • Sept. 19, 2023 -
DHL eCommerce opens consolidated distribution center near CVG airport
The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 19, 2023 -
American Eagle turns to AI for help managing inventory
The apparel retailer recently rolled out a new tool that executives say allows it to service demand while keeping leaner stocks.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Kroger taps the brakes on automated fulfillment center rollout
The grocery chain plans to hold off on building new e-commerce sites with the robotics firm Ocado, aiming to focus on automation at its current sites.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2023 -
TrusTrace develops garment tracking system in advance of EU regulations
The traceability platform's digital product tags aim to boost textile transparency and sustainability.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Yamaha deploys project44 solutions for improved ocean and port visibility
The musical and audio equipment maker said pandemic supply chain disruptions spurred it to rethink its logistics management approach.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by Finale Inventory
Improving warehouse and business operations: What to know before deciding on software
Your ecommerce business is growing and is looking for software to improve warehouse and business operations. But what solution do you choose: an inventory management system or an enterprise resource planning tool?
Sept. 11, 2023 -
Shopify integrates Amazon’s Buy with Prime feature
The competitors will initially offer the service on an invite-only basis to select Shopify merchants.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 6, 2023