Amazon.com Inc., stuck with too much warehouse capacity now that the surge in pandemic-era shopping has faded, is looking to sublet at least 10 million square feet of space and could vacate even more.
Supply chain professionals have never had more tools at their disposal, nor a more prominent stage to engage with their corporate leadership teams on risk mitigation and business continuity planning.
At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.
A major industrial conglomerate has resorted to buying washing machines and tearing out the semiconductors inside for use in its own chip modules, according to the CEO of a company central to the chipmaking supply chain.
Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.
The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.
Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes in 2013 and pledged to fill the skies with a fleet of delivery drones that could zip parcels to customers’ homes in 30 minutes. Asked when this future would arrive, the Amazon.com founder said he expected drone deliveries to commence in the next five years.
The head of Canada’s second-biggest port has a supply chain sales pitch few of his peers in the global shipping industry can match: zero wait time at sea for container traffic.
Workers at a second Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York, began voting on whether to join an upstart union that already won a historic election at a nearby facility.
Texas’s economy took a more than $4 billion hit in April after Governor Greg Abbott’s order to ramp up on security at the border resulted in shipping delays and bridge blockades, according to a new analysis.
Every supply consists of two crucial elements: physical goods, and the digital systems that make it possible to move them. How can they be made in work in harmony?
It’s tough enough starting a company. But for a female entrepreneur in the world of parcel logistics, it’s equally vital to promote diversity within the industry.
Flexible automation, labor augmentation and longer lead times for project delivery are among the major trends in material handling, says Christian Dow, executive vice president of leadership and membership at MHI.
With the improvements in inventory accuracy that radio frequency identification brings, now is the time for companies to review the technology and consider implementation, says Steve Schauer, IoT systems engineer at Barcoding Inc.
Once you understand your data landscape, the application of artificial intelligence becomes much more manageable, says Roger Counihan, chief revenue officer at CognitOps.
Robotics make it easier for operators to manage productivity in a time of severe labor shortages, says Karen Leavitt, chief marketing officer at Locus Robotics.
Final mile delivery volumes continue to increase with parcel shipments expected to double by 2026. Meanwhile, carrier rates are rising because of constrained carrier capacity, driver shortages, and higher fuel costs.
In this executive panel, Blue Yonder and Armada Supply Chain Solutions discuss top challenges that continue to test supply chain teams across industries, from labor shortages and higher customer expectations to evolving regulations, sanctions, and international pressures.
How does GEO Politics and other unforseen issues affect your overall infrastructure and how important of a role do your business partnerships play in the success of your day to day?
The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of customers.
Achieving agility in this new environment may require a mindset shift for organizations that are still using old strategies to respond to constant changes.
What exactly is causing the congestion, and how can companies use this information to develop short- and long-term strategies that could counteract the damage?
The consumer Goods Industry is highly competitive and supply chain complexities further add to the challenges. To make the situation better, consumer goods companies depend on effective demand planning. But how can they go about it?
Access to timely and accurate data can help Food & Beverage companies gain end-to-end real-time supply chain visibility, thus addressing complex challenges but also ensuring customer needs are met.
SupplyChainBrain will once again feature its annual list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners in the August 2022 issue. Click here to nominate any of your partners.