Ahold Delhaize turns to AI-powered distribution

The new end-to-end supply chain system aims to boost efficiency and provide fresher products for customers.

By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2019

Robots expected in 50K warehouses by 2025: report

E-commerce and labor shortages drive a need for automation in facilities, and adoption of robotics is increasingly affordable. 

By Matt Leonard • March 27, 2019

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Contentious hearing unfolds on automation at Port of Los Angeles

APM Terminals wants to automate parts of the cargo handling process. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is fighting against the plan. A Board of Commissioners has a decision to make. 

By Matt Leonard • March 25, 2019

Spot and fix supply chain problems with artificial intelligence

Most supply chain problems start small, which makes them easy to miss. But small problems can grow into larger ones that impact the business.

March 25, 2019

Nike reaps benefits of short lead times, RFID

The brand's need for speed took off with LeBron James' move to a new team, necessitating shorter lead times for jerseys. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019

ERP 101: Choosing the right solution for the business

As these systems age, they can fail to meet business demands, which has some organizations seeking change.

By Jen A. Miller • March 25, 2019

Digital transformation behind in procurement

The rise of analytics has affected every link of the supply chain, but procurement is late to the party. And even with gains in analytics and digital transformation, the discipline still is lagging in other areas.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 21, 2019

Truck turn times improve with Port of Virginia reservation system

The system has been running for one year at two terminals and is now handling 70% of truck capacity at the port.

By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019

Weak industrial security one explanation for Hydro's global ransomware attack

Hydro's entire worldwide network is down, which is impacting its global aluminum production and office operations. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 20, 2019

Can modern, high-tech warehouses rely solely on the power grid?

As warehouses add automation, facilities managers explore alternative energy and smart sensors to reduce reliance on the grid.

By Jen A. Miller • March 19, 2019

Kroger's autonomous delivery test moves to Houston

The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona, pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.

By Jeff Wells • March 14, 2019

Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain

Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select beef products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a DNA test. 

By Matt Leonard • March 14, 2019

SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain

Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store. 

By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019

Solving intermodal's visibility 'black hole'

GE's Port Optimizer gathers and shares data across all stakeholders in the intermodal supply chain, but experts argue the drive must come from shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 7, 2019

Simplifying complex supply chains with technology

With incredibly high customer expectations set by the on-demand industry, companies need reinforcement in the form of technology like artificial AI, machine learning, and IoT.

By Steve Dowse, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Blume Global • March 7, 2019

Target touts store-centric model after record peak season

In the fourth quarter, CEO Brian Cornell saw the progress he had previously promised as scale and supply chain investments started to pay off. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 6, 2019

Maersk CEO promises instant booking on most shipments by mid-year

The carrier is advancing its digital processes and visibility in an effort to become more customer centric and provide end-to-end solutions, CEO Søren Skou said at TPM 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2019

Chinese carriers move autonomous vehicles into daily use

China Post and Deppon Express say this is the first use of this technology for commercial purposes in the country. 

By Matt Leonard • March 5, 2019

Digital freight brokerage: a crowded field that could have many winners

Open questions remain about how startups will disrupt the status quo, but some shippers, including Anheuser-Busch, are all in.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 5, 2019

Software supply chains increasingly under cyber attack

Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report reveals bad actors are increasingly targeting the update and build processes for software.

By Matt Leonard • March 4, 2019

Lowe's plan to stay in stock takes shape despite stumbles

Improving in-stock status is the number one priority for Marvin Ellison, who took over in June 2018 and immediately directed the company's focus toward a more effective and streamlined supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 4, 2019

Amazon unveils Project Zero to fight counterfeits

The company's automated technology will scan over 5 billion listings daily and will remove suspect products.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

Inside Ahold Delhaize's supply chain innovation arm

The new team is tasked with evaluating technologies that can help Ahold Delhaize's supply chain better deliver for its stores.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 28, 2019

Mercedes-Benz pilots blockchain to track supplier standards

Rolling out complex processes like blockchain often look fine on a project management Gantt chart but in reality are very tough to manage.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 28, 2019

FedEx debuts autonomous same-day delivery bot

The robot is FedEx's latest expansion of its B2C capabilities and ticks all the boxes of sustainability, autonomous operations and quick delivery.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019