Technology: Page 19
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Construction contractors enlist digital twins to tackle supply chain, labor issues
The technology helps visualize and mitigate materials and workforce shortages before they choke a project’s progress.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 22, 2021 -
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Companies found creative ways to bolster inventory despite volatile 2021
Companies increased production, pulled forward orders and made other adjustments to stock up in the face of supply chain challenges.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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TrendlineAI 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.
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Port of Long Beach plans ‘Supply Chain Information Highway’ for cargo tracking, visibility
“Information is not making its way across the supply chain,” said the deputy executive director at the Port of Long Beach.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 17, 2021 -
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Uber Eats to offer autonomous food delivery early this year
Uber’s partnership with Motional — which will launch in Santa Monica, California — aims to increase delivery reach while lowering labor costs.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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Maersk to manage Unilever’s ocean and air transport via control tower
The goal of the partnership is three-fold: to improve visibility across Unilever’s supply chain, to boost efficiency and to cut down on emissions.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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The next step in FedEx’s automation journey: Handling the largest and smallest packages
Executive Ted Dengel details how the company tackles the two ends of the “package bell curve” to keep up with the surge in volume.
By Max Garland • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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ColumnShould I stay or should I go? Supply chain managers face the ‘Great Resignation’
Supply chain managers are not immune to workplace trends. Quite the contrary: mass resignations are now both an internal and external risk for companies.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Component shortages hit EVs as Class 8 orders plummet
While a traditional truck could require up to 500 semiconductors, an electric one could require up to 5,000.
By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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RFID, sensor data just the beginning of the connected supply chain
Companies can’t stop at investments in IoT devices. They’ll also need a way to integrate and capitalize on the data.
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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DoorDash plans to offer rapid delivery for retailers
The company is joining the 15-minute delivery fray in New York City with a full-time workforce, but it sees a “larger” opportunity to provide the service to grocers and convenience stores.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 13, 2021 -
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How M&A reshaped the supply chain landscape in 2021
Companies used deals to acquire tech, suppliers and rivals that would make them more competitive.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2021 -
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Dell’s digitized supply chain makes demand planning easier during chip shortage
The company runs virtual simulations to better detect potential disruptions and shape demand to available supply.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Clorox upgrades 20-year-old ERP for improved data visibility, demand planning
The company is investing $500 million to “significantly increase digital capabilities,” CFO Kevin Jacobsen said.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Ulta to spend up to $180M on ERP overhaul
Modern enterprise resource planning tools can help companies know what’s in stock and what’s needed where.
By Roberto Torres • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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Pandemic opens the door to investments in wearables for supply chain workers
Wearable technology offers a treasure trove of data for supply chain managers. But the question remains how to translate the data into decisions.
By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Sponsored by NedapHow RFID is changing the way retailers look at supply chain visibility
RFID inventory tracking enables retailers to offer flexible e-commerce fulfillment and allows them to proactively manage inventory.
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Loadsmart acquires digital tools to boost transparency between carriers, shippers
The company has been on a mission to curb inefficiencies through added visibility between shippers, carriers and 3PLs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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Kroger shares transaction-level data to help CPGs plan for demand
The grocer unveiled a collaborative cloud tool that aims to help clients make smarter decisions about everything from production levels to marketing spending amid supply chain disruptions.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Medtechs ask feds to prioritize chips for medical use during semiconductor shortage
AdvaMed and several device companies have reiterated to the Biden administration how supply chain constraints are causing an “unsustainable” disruption to the industry.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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Cloud technology, now within reach, helps supply chains scale
Lower costs, improved products and increased comfort with sharing data is contributing to a rise in cloud applications.
By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain
The acquisition gives the company “a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays,” said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina
Shippers expect high uptime, which TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu said was a benefit of autonomy.
By S.L. Fuller , Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Microsoft rolls out digital twin service after using it for supply chain resilience
After investing heavily in its supply chain’s visibility, Microsoft is introducing a way for other companies to do the same.
By Max Garland • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Saks turns to GXO fulfillment center to meet e-commerce demand
The 400,000-square-foot facility is another example of direct-to-consumer retailers outsourcing logistics.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Companies lean on automation tech amid hiring crunch
Automation won’t solve everything on its own, but it’s part of the mix of strategies C-suite employers are using to meet their staffing needs.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 19, 2021
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