DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 18, 2024

Babybel cheese producer improves supply chain planning with AI

Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 17, 2024

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Blue Yonder helps restore operations for majority of impacted customers

Starbucks regained access to its employee scheduling platform, while authorities continue to probe claims by a threat group.

By David Jones • Dec. 16, 2024

Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal

The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2024

Burlington credits distribution center investments for Q3 cost reductions

The discount retailer aims to own more of its facilities while pushing for greater productivity through automation.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2024

What shippers and carriers seek from a modern TMS

Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 6, 2024

UPS deploys Verity warehouse drones for inventory tracking

The technology is helping the company's Velocity facility identify stock discrepancies and reduce "high-reach tasks" for workers.

By Max Garland • Dec. 3, 2024

Blue Yonder moves closer to full recovery after November ransomware attack

U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons says its operations are mostly restored, while Blue Yonder is working with other customers to recover operations.

By David Jones • Dec. 2, 2024

Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance

The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024

Boosting supplier collaboration: Molex’s digital supply chain journey

Strategies like the ones employed by Molex can lead to improved efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Nov. 18, 2024

DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI

The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers. 

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 12, 2024

DOL guidelines for workplace AI center employee needs, job quality

The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 5, 2024

Navigating the challenges of AI adoption in procurement

Incorporating AI into procurement is a technical endeavor that must consider the human impact to be successful, 4C Associates’ director of digital innovation writes.

By Joe Gibson • Nov. 4, 2024

The true cost of not having a safety program

Make sure your drivers are safe not only for themselves but others around them with safety programs.

Nov. 4, 2024

AI adoption drives ‘unmanageable’ spike in cloud costs

Most IT and financial executives surveyed say expenses are rising and money is being spent inefficiently.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 31, 2024

We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention

Limiting innovation to last-mile delivery is stifling more substantial supply chain transformation, says Zero100's VP of research.

By Lauren Acoba • Oct. 30, 2024

Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 29, 2024

Giant Eagle initiates warehouse management system upgrades

The grocery retailer is now using a cloud-based platform at three distribution centers, with plans to expand to the rest of its network by next summer.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2024

Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation

Analysts expect Kamala Harris to continue the White House's current approach to AI oversight, while Donald Trump could introduce a major shift.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 23, 2024

Unwrapping Hershey’s $250M supply chain upgrade

The chocolate maker's Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative leans on digitization to boost visibility and optimize manufacturing and procurement.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 21, 2024

Amazon deploying AI tech in delivery vans

Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval aims to help drivers quickly find packages and save time on routes.

By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods bolsters production, sourcing tech

The sports retailer aims to increase supplier engagement and reliability as well as monitor production processes through Inspectorio’s AI-powered platform.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2024

Pitney Bowes launches e-commerce shipping platform

In a crowded field, the company believes ShipAccel's ability to easily evolve as a user's business grows is a competitive differentiator.

By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2024

Dollar Tree advances rotacart delivery initiative

The discount retailer is now using the technology to service 600 stores from its distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 8, 2024

Walmart automates supply chain facilities in Arizona, Arkansas

The retail giant is equipping the regional distribution centers with technology in a bid to double productivity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2024