Deep Dive: Page 9
Industry insights from our journalists
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Facing inventory problems, hospitals automate their supply chains
Hospitals are tapping into supply chain best practices to fix the lack of visibility and highly manual processes aggravating healthcare costs.
Craig Guillot • April 3, 2018 -
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ELD suppliers prepare for a second wave of adoption
With enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate beginning Sunday, suppliers are prepared to meet demands from trucking companies scrambling to adopt the devices.
Craig Guillot • March 29, 2018 -
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Building a supply chain from scratch
Farm.One's head of operations, Dana Mitchell, built an urban culinary hydroponics operation in New York City, where every square foot counts.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018 -
How green became the new black for Orsted
The energy company underwent complete transformation as it shifted its product from oil to wind power.
Shefali Kapadia • March 27, 2018 -
Supply chains of steel: How tariffs will disrupt downstream manufacturing
While steel workers cheered tariffs, other industries are left scrambling to rework their sourcing, and jobs will likely be lost in the process.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018 -
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7 takeaways from Shoptalk 2018
From speeding up the supply chain to adding personalization and making shopping more convenient — technology is fundamentally transforming the business. Here's what you need to know.
Corinne Ruff and Laura Heller • March 23, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Uber crash won't stop automakers from developing AVs
News of a self-driving car fatally striking a pedestrian scared many consumers skeptical of autonomous vehicles, but industry leaders will push ahead with fine tuning the technology.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 23, 2018 -
The 3 types of transformational leaders in operations
Are you the engineer, the cross-functional leader, or the outsider of your company?
Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018 -
To build 'circular' operations, Ikea takes aim at its supply chain
With less than 30% of the retailer’s climate footprint stemming from Tier 1 and its own operations, the retailer looks at the way it sources and designs products.
Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018 -
Toys R Us liquidation is a test of supplier resilience
Big liquidations like Toys R Us' can have detrimental ripple effects throughout the supply chain, but not all its suppliers are financially equal.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 20, 2018 -
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How universities are grooming talent for the future supply chain
Student enrollment in full-time supply chain programs is rising, but recruiting female students and getting students real-world experience remain challenging.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Wall Street could save infrastructure
Since the feds are slow to provide infrastructure funding, freight industries may turn elsewhere. It's becoming a burning need as automakers race to develop AVs.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 15, 2018 -
How Toys R Us' bankruptcy hopes came crashing down
The toy seller entered Chapter 11 with the goal of a leaner, better business. Instead, a terrible holiday season sent it in a different direction.
Ben Unglesbee • March 15, 2018 -
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Are supply chain jobs at risk of automation?
Robotics and AI are transforming every industry, but the optimal supply chain solution will take the "robot out of the person" without removing humans from the business.
Craig Guillot • March 13, 2018 -
The 'chords' of supply chains
Despite a whirlwind of changes in e-commerce and technology, a few tenets of supply chain management will always hold true.
Barry Hochfelder • March 13, 2018 -
Getting the board 'on board' with your supply chain strategy
Pilot testing and support from peers can help supply chain strategy go from idea to widespread execution.
Shefali Kapadia • March 13, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Tariffs are 'steeling' the headlines
President Trump imposed tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, drawing sharp criticism; meanwhile AI continues to dominate the supply chain.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 9, 2018 -
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Walmart's sourcing from women-owned suppliers drives business
Diverse-owned businesses increase market competition and help companies more effectively anticipate market needs.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 8, 2018 -
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How Kohl's uses its stores to achieve 'operational excellence'
The retailer's use of brick-and-mortar stores as fulfillment centers allows the company to satisfy customers' needs for instant gratification.
Shefali Kapadia • March 6, 2018 -
Desperate for profits, retailers reinvent inventory strategies
Gap, J.C. Penney and Lowe’s may be different types of retailers — but all share similar solutions to weathering the retail apocalypse.
Edwin Lopez • March 6, 2018 -
3 trends to watch as robots get faster, safer and better
The next five years are expected to be a hotbed for robotics innovation, as automation becomes cheaper and easier to deploy within supply chains.
Craig Guillot • March 6, 2018 -
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How Maersk proved its 'herculean resilience' after malware devastation
For 10 days following Nyetya the shipping giant operated without reliable IT and performed 80% of volume manually.
Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2018 -
RILA conference takeaways: 5 factors that will shift retail supply chains
The annual conference highlighted the changing landscape of retail and the necessity for a consumer-centric model.
Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Industries eager to work on AVs, blockchain
Feds and business leaders met to discuss AVs last week, while various industries barrel ahead with innovation.
Kate Patrick Macri • March 5, 2018 -
4 ways online retailers are going from clicks to bricks
Digital powerhouses are moving into brick-and-mortar sales, giving rise to four different models for hybrid retail commerce.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 1, 2018
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