Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores

Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019

Amazon's $700M training gambit puts employers on notice

The company is "raising the bar" in terms of what employers are offering workers to prepare them for the future, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2019

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the retailer's latest push toward integrated digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

Warehouse tech glitches cause $25M disruption for Asos

Problems with the British retailer's automated warehouse management and control systems caused inventory available to customers to decrease significantly, taking a bite out of sales and margins.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2019

Micron takes on smart manufacturing to fuel memory-hungry sectors

The semiconductor's Manassas site director called the smart factory "the biggest revolution since robotics" to improve manufacturing.

By Naomi Eide • July 18, 2019

Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS

A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used Buy Online Pickup In-Store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.

By Morgan Forde • July 18, 2019

Toyota to partner with world's largest electric car battery supplier

The partnership will help Toyota secure supply in an increasingly competitive race to scale up EV production in the next five to 10 years.

By Morgan Forde • July 17, 2019

Industrial water use down nearly 43% since 1985

The United States Geological Survey credits regulations for the drop in water use in industrial and public supply over the last decade.

By Matt Leonard • July 16, 2019

P&G takes on water risk — one drop at a time

A proactive approach to water sustainability in the supply chain is a growing strategy among CPG players who recognize the dire consequences of water shortages. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 16, 2019

Warehousing capacity crunch shows signs of easing up

Steadily increasing e-commerce demand has drained warehouse capacity in recent years, but there are signs this trend may be reversing as nation-wide availability increases.

By Morgan Forde • July 16, 2019

VW and Ford expand partnership on AVs, EVs

Volkswagen will invest $2.6 billion in Argo AI, signaling the latest collaboration between major automakers adapting to new mobility trends. 

By Jason Plautz • July 15, 2019

Micro fulfillment moves underground

Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019

Amazon adds 5K warehouse workers ahead of Prime Day

A hiring spree this early in the year indicates Amazon is banking on Prime Day to act as a peak season of its own. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 12, 2019

Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated fulfillment center will open just south of the city in 2021.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019

Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees

Programs to reskill current employees will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over the very small pool of qualified workers.

By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019

Are we heading toward 24/7 logistics services or are we already there?

As 3PLs extend service hours and days, constant deliveries seem inevitable. But experts say retailers, and to some extent, consumers are keeping a floor under e-commerce delivery times.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 11, 2019

Reshoring index down 3rd year in a row

Manufacturers aren't coming back to the U.S., preferring instead to diversify to other lower-cost manufacturing countries, according to a report from A.T. Kearney.

By Morgan Forde • July 10, 2019

DHL: 60% of businesses haven't fully implemented an e-commerce strategy

Despite recognizing its importance, the majority of B2B and B2C enterprises surveyed said they were falling behind on implementation due to constantly shifting consumer expectations, limited resources and other factors.

By Morgan Forde • July 10, 2019

Amazon's momentum in medical supply chain slowing, poll finds

A UBS poll of hospital purchasing managers found providers are allocating a smaller percentage of such purchases to the retail giant this year compared to 2018.

By Rebecca Pifer • July 9, 2019

A third of supply chain pros use robotics, but cost and ROI remain barriers

The adoption of robotics in the warehouse could take off when the technology masters the ability to take over picking, one expert said.

By Matt Leonard • July 9, 2019

Nestlé develops recyclable paper packaging for Yes snack bars

The Swiss company may eventually use it for Kit Kat bars and other products, according to Reuters, once they can get a sufficient amount of the specially coated material.

By Cathy Siegner • July 9, 2019

Stop worrying about robots — the future lies between humans and automation

Warehousing will benefit from combining the efficiency and time-savings of robotic picking with human strategic thinking to drive businesses forward.

By Rob DeStefano • July 9, 2019

Report: Volkswagen pursues joint ventures with suppliers to secure EV production

Automakers looking to transition to electric vehicles face challenges sourcing lithium and cobalt needed to produce a sufficient quantity of batteries.

By Morgan Forde • July 9, 2019

Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota

The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow recent walk-outs at the same facility as workers press for better conditions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019

Walmart, Target among most popular retailers to offer BOPIS

While the pickup option offers benefits to both consumers and retailers, some obstacles remain, according to a recent Coresight Research report.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2019