Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 6, 2022

How Feeding America is using inventory visibility tools to improve the flow of donations

Smarter Sorting is working with the nonprofit to ease the product sorting process for retailers as they look to scale donations.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 4, 2022

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Casey’s takes supplier management digital with new procurement tool

Graphite Connect, which manages vendor data and risk, relieves the convenience store operator of manually tracking information.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 29, 2022

UNFI launches Symbotic’s AI tech in select distribution centers

The food wholesaler said the end-to-end automation system will enable it to boost order accuracy and storage capacity.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 29, 2022

DHL Supply Chain deepens robotics partnership ahead of peak season

Tech from Locus Robotics will help fulfill orders for apparel company Carhartt.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 27, 2022

Ford breaks ground on $5.6B EV ‘mega campus’

The facility is part of the automaker’s plan to meet electric vehicle production targets by exerting greater control over its supply chain.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 27, 2022

Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040

Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022

Automating warehouse order picking resolves labor shortage challenges

The right blend of picking technologies reduces labor, increases accuracy and productivity across the entire order fulfillment operation.

Sept. 26, 2022

GM partnership looks to develop EV battery recycling supply chain

The automaker's partnership with Lithion Recycling will focus on R&D and validating recovered materials for reuse in new units.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 23, 2022

Micron expands US memory chip production with $15B facility

The semiconductor manufacturer expects the new plant to begin production in 2025.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 21, 2022

Walmart adds ‘smart garage’ company to InHome delivery program

MyQ, which makes technology found in 20% of household garages, will help the retailer expand its service focused on making secure deliveries.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 21, 2022

4 ways collaboration helps build supply chain resiliency

Navigating volatility during the pandemic wasn't easy. Several speakers shared their approach during a session at CSCMP Edge 2022.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 20, 2022

White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022

Fresh Del Monte’s shipping arm taps startup to digitize operations

Network Shipping is partnering with tech firm Grydd to better help companies manage ocean logistics.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2022

Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022

Savannah port tackles data visibility with new terminal operating system

The Georgia Ports Authority tapped Navis for an operating system as it prepares for continued growth.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 13, 2022

Equashield’s automated facility fulfills orders at ‘record pace’

The AI and machine learning technology at its production facility have helped improve accuracy, fill rates and product quality.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 12, 2022

Supply chain partners need a single source of truth. Here’s why.

Stop using untrustworthy data to make critical decisions for your supply chain.

Sept. 12, 2022

Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 9, 2022

Chipmaker faces heightened scrutiny over China exports

Nvidia is navigating new licensing requirements as the U.S. takes a more active approach to protecting advanced technologies.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 8, 2022

NFI partners with Boston Dynamics to debut autonomous robot

The North America logistics provider will roll out a truck unloading bot in 2023 to supplement labor and improve employee safety.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 6, 2022

Chewy opens third automated fulfillment center as shipping capacity grows

The pet supply retailer expects to ship a third of its outbound volume from automated facilities by this time next year.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 2, 2022

Geodis to add 1,000 autonomous bots at warehouses

As e-commerce demand soars, the global transportation and logistics provider will work with Locus Robotics to expand its footprint significantly in the U.S. and Europe.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 30, 2022

Kroger opens two new spoke e-commerce centers

The facilities in Illinois and Tennessee add to the grocer's online delivery network in two new metro areas.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 29, 2022

Grocers have been slow to adopt automated fulfillment. That could change.

Inflation could renew grocers' interest in upgrading their e-commerce operations, experts say.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2022