Technology: Page 5


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    Companies should increase emphasis on upskilling for AI, report says

    Businesses currently have an unbalanced approach, with many planning to lean on new talent to handle AI adoption, according to The Adecco Group.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2024
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    Cardinal Health breaks ground on 4th Ohio distribution center

    The 350,000-square-foot facility will be equipped with automated logistics technology from Honeywell.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 16, 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
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    Oracle adds AI-powered tools to supply chain platform

    The software giant's March update included features like description generation and supplier recommendations.

    By April 12, 2024
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    Supply chains and corrugated packaging: A marriage made to last

    Products that arrive in perfect condition can capture the hearts and minds of consumers.

    April 8, 2024
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    GXO signs on Dexterity, explores AI applications

    The warehouse logistics provider is piloting solutions for productivity and workforce management.

    By April 2, 2024
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    Walmart letting businesses tap into its route optimization tech

    The move to sell its proprietary AI-driven software contributes to the retailer’s business diversification strategy.

    By April 1, 2024
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    General Mills uses AI, analytics to build a disruption-ready supply chain

    The packaged food unit has digitized its end-to-end operations to gain visibility, ramp up productivity and make faster decisions. 

    By March 29, 2024
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    GXO doubled its use of warehouse vision tech in 2023

    The solution helps automate validation and reduce errors in the company’s facilities.

    By March 22, 2024
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    Department of Transportation’s FLOW platform deepens supply chain data pool

    Published information now covers inland freight hubs like rail terminals and warehouses to help users mitigate logistics challenges.

    By March 20, 2024
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    Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain

    The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024
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    What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024

    Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.

    By March 12, 2024
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    Walmart adds early morning delivery option

    As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m. 

    By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024
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    FAA gives Boeing 90 days to address safety, quality control issues

    An expert panel, which included representatives from NASA and labor unions, found the aircraft maker’s implementation of its safety culture confusing and inadequate.

    By Sara Samora • Updated March 1, 2024
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    Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains

    The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Most employees say their mental health has declined or plateaued in past year

    Technology and management can worsen stress and burnout — but can also be part of the solution, Calm says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024
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    3 ways DHL Supply Chain is driving employee retention

    Automation, technology and data have helped the company retain workers and reduce turnover across its sites.

    By Feb. 27, 2024
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    Honeywell exec upbeat on warehouse automation trends

    Rising e-commerce shipments and ongoing labor shortages are among macrotrends that are favorable to the market.

    By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 22, 2024
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    Staples deploys RightHand Robotics tech in its fulfillment centers

    The piece-picking robots will help the retailer automate operations and offer next-day delivery to over 98% of the U.S., according to the developing business.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
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    Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them

    Most workers want to use generative AI tools more in the workplace, but some have concerns about their roles in the near future, says a D2L survey.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 20, 2024
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    Maersk adds digital booking to air freight services

    The online tool enables access to instant prices across 70,000 airport connections.

    By Feb. 16, 2024
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    How Flexport improves ocean transit times with machine learning

    The technology has helped boost transit times by 20%, CEO Ryan Petersen said at Manifest Vegas 2024.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
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    ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks

    The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
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    EU passes law to bolster clean energy supply chains

    The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act trails similar actions by U.S. legislators to prop up manufacturing.

    By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Delivery robot company Starship Technologies raises $90M for expansion

    The latest infusion will help the startup reach new markets and develop its artificial intelligence and other technology.

    By Julie Littman • Feb. 9, 2024
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    How Schneider Electric used AI to improve delivery performance, cut costs

    The company saved hundreds of thousands of dollars after AI helped it perfect a conveyor system at one of its smart warehouses, an executive said at Manifest Vegas 2024. 

    By Feb. 9, 2024