Department of Transportation’s FLOW platform deepens supply chain data pool

Published information now covers inland freight hubs like rail terminals and warehouses to help users mitigate logistics challenges.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2024

Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain

The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.

By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024

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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

What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024

Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.

By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024

Walmart adds early morning delivery option

As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m. 

By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024

FAA gives Boeing 90 days to address safety, quality control issues

An expert panel, which included representatives from NASA and labor unions, found the aircraft maker’s implementation of its safety culture confusing and inadequate.

By Sara Samora • Updated March 1, 2024

Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains

The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 29, 2024

Most employees say their mental health has declined or plateaued in past year

Technology and management can worsen stress and burnout — but can also be part of the solution, Calm says.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024

3 ways DHL Supply Chain is driving employee retention

Automation, technology and data have helped the company retain workers and reduce turnover across its sites.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 27, 2024

Honeywell exec upbeat on warehouse automation trends

Rising e-commerce shipments and ongoing labor shortages are among macrotrends that are favorable to the market.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 22, 2024

Staples deploys RightHand Robotics tech in its fulfillment centers

The piece-picking robots will help the retailer automate operations and offer next-day delivery to over 98% of the U.S., according to the developing business.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 21, 2024

Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them

Most workers want to use generative AI tools more in the workplace, but some have concerns about their roles in the near future, says a D2L survey.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 20, 2024

Maersk adds digital booking to air freight services

The online tool enables access to instant prices across 70,000 airport connections.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 16, 2024

How Flexport improves ocean transit times with machine learning

The technology has helped boost transit times by 20%, CEO Ryan Petersen said at Manifest Vegas 2024.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 13, 2024

ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks

The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024

EU passes law to bolster clean energy supply chains

The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act trails similar actions by U.S. legislators to prop up manufacturing.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2024

Delivery robot company Starship Technologies raises $90M for expansion

The latest infusion will help the startup reach new markets and develop its artificial intelligence and other technology.

By Julie Littman • Feb. 9, 2024

How Schneider Electric used AI to improve delivery performance, cut costs

The company saved hundreds of thousands of dollars after AI helped it perfect a conveyor system at one of its smart warehouses, an executive said at Manifest Vegas 2024. 

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2024

Dollar General taps AI to optimize produce ordering

The retailer has partnered with software company Shelf Engine to boost ordering, efficiency and in-stock levels of fresh foods. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 6, 2024

FedEx’s new digital platform aims ‘to be relevant in the multi-carrier world’

A FedEx executive addresses if fdx will be able to work with other delivery providers and integrate with e-commerce giants like Amazon in an interview with Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2024

Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups

The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2024

Supply chain and procurement leaders are flocking to generative AI: Gartner

Organizations are using the technology to simplify complexity, save time, reduce frustration and potentially cut back headcounts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2024

SpartanNash launches food traceability program

The grocery distributor tapped ReposiTrak to help it glean information from suppliers to improve food safety in its supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2024

ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations

The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2024

Giant Eagle to open first automated micro-fulfillment center

The grocer will use the Pittsburgh facility to fulfill curbside pickup orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2024

3 reasons supply chain visibility is vital to retail resilience

Retail and CPG brands face ongoing disruption, but MK Matus, Senior Value Engineer at Celonis believes supply chain visibility will make those brands more flexible and adaptable.

By MK Matus, Senior Value Engineer, Celonis • Jan. 22, 2024