Dollar General taps AI to optimize produce ordering

The retailer has partnered with software company Shelf Engine to boost ordering, efficiency and in-stock levels of fresh foods. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 6, 2024

FedEx’s new digital platform aims ‘to be relevant in the multi-carrier world’

A FedEx executive addresses if fdx will be able to work with other delivery providers and integrate with e-commerce giants like Amazon in an interview with Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Feb. 5, 2024

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Retail Supply Chains

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

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Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups

The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2024

Supply chain and procurement leaders are flocking to generative AI: Gartner

Organizations are using the technology to simplify complexity, save time, reduce frustration and potentially cut back headcounts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2024

SpartanNash launches food traceability program

The grocery distributor tapped ReposiTrak to help it glean information from suppliers to improve food safety in its supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2024

ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations

The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2024

Giant Eagle to open first automated micro-fulfillment center

The grocer will use the Pittsburgh facility to fulfill curbside pickup orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2024

3 reasons supply chain visibility is vital to retail resilience

Retail and CPG brands face ongoing disruption, but MK Matus, Senior Value Engineer at Celonis believes supply chain visibility will make those brands more flexible and adaptable.

By MK Matus, Senior Value Engineer, Celonis • Jan. 22, 2024

Aldi turns to AI to strengthen freight management

The supermarket chain is implementing a technology platform to centralize its global shipping volume and increase visibility.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 19, 2024

Maximizing supply chain efficiency: The crucial role of payments in B2B marketplaces

While B2B marketplaces hold immense potential for optimizing supply chain dynamics, their success hinges on addressing the intricate nature of payments. The convergence of digital and traditional practices is key to unlocking the full potential of marketplaces.

Jan. 16, 2024

Extreme weather is 2024’s top supply chain risk: Everstream

Wildfires, rains and droughts could cause shipping delays, while agricultural commodities might face shortages from weather and other factors, the analytics firm said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2024

Flexe trims its workforce again — this time by 38%

The reduction follows a previous wave of layoffs in November.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 8, 2024

How to get more value from digital procurement data

Companies are turning to digital procurement tools for better access to data and visibility of spend.

Dec. 18, 2023

Protecting the pharma and healthcare supply chain during turbulent times

Here are five things your company should consider when evaluating its production process or new technologies.

By Kayt Leonard • Dec. 13, 2023

Dollar Tree prepares for streamlined delivery rollout

The retailer will begin using rotacarts at its North Carolina distribution center this month.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023

10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head

Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023

The big rewards of microcredentials: How new education options help employees and job seekers quickly advance their careers

Shorter, customizable learning courses, or microcredentials, can help ease the labor shortage.

Dec. 11, 2023

Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility

The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities

The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

TrusTrace partners with UK apparel retailer on supply chain software

New Look will use TrusTrace’s tech to help reach some of the company’s sustainability goals, which include reaching net-zero by 2040.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 1, 2023

Staples cyberattack affected online order deliveries

The retailer restored several systems last week, and its supply chain is operating normally, a spokesperson told Cybersecurity Dive.

By David Jones • Dec. 1, 2023

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023

Walmart to create platform that easily works with suppliers

The retailer is working with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2023

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to deploy warehouse automation from Symbotic

The alcohol distributor expects the upgrades to improve fill rates, order accuracy and increase capacity at its existing facilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 27, 2023

DHL Supply Chain to open four more automated warehouses

The logistics provider is leveraging an automated storage and retrieval system to improve throughput.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2023