Epicor acquires Smart Software to boost AI tools for inventory management Firm uses AI and machine learning models to run simulations for forecasting and “what if” analysis of inventory levels. May 3, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Firm uses AI and machine learning models to run simulations for forecasting and “what if” analysis of inventory levels.Read More
Survey: Companies are hindered by spreadsheet-based planning tools As companies move beyond rapid-response global pandemic mode, they should turn to AI and tech-fueled agility, Board International says. May 3, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments As companies move beyond rapid-response global pandemic mode, they should turn to AI and tech-fueled agility, Board International says.Read More
Retailers dethroned 3PLs as top big-box warehouse leasers in 2023 But overall market size shrinks in “period of cooling” after building boom, CBRE says. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments But overall market size shrinks in “period of cooling” after building boom, CBRE says.Read More
Walmart opens third consolidation center in its U.S. network Illinois site will consolidate LTL shipments into full truckloads before sending them to the 42 regional DCs in its supply chain. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Illinois site will consolidate LTL shipments into full truckloads before sending them to the 42 regional DCs in its supply chain.Read More
Forecast: 2024 hurricane season could be even worse than last year’s Arizona model says La Nina weather pattern could spark five major hurricanes and 21 named storms over the North Atlantic. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Arizona model says La Nina weather pattern could spark five major hurricanes and 21 named storms over the North Atlantic.Read More
U.S. manufacturers pushed automation investment to 12% rise in 2023 Top adopters were the car industry and the electrical & electronics sector, IFR says. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Top adopters were the car industry and the electrical & electronics sector, IFR says.Read More
DHL Supply Chain names Patrick Kelleher as new CEO for its North America Company insider takes over as 20-year veteran Sureddin plans year-end retirement. April 30, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Company insider takes over as 20-year veteran Sureddin plans year-end retirement.Read More
Honda plans $11 billion EV manufacturing plant in Ontario North American nearshoring trend continues to boom for electric vehicle (EV) and battery sector. April 29, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments North American nearshoring trend continues to boom for electric vehicle (EV) and battery sector.Read More
Annual flower shipment rush pushes perishable logistics networks to new limits Nearly 70% of all floral shipments move during a three-month period spanning Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, C.H. Robinson says. April 29, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Nearly 70% of all floral shipments move during a three-month period spanning Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, C.H. Robinson says.Read More
Port of Oakland lands $4 million grant for zero-emissions vehicles Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help deploy electric vehicles including: five Class 8 trucks, a street sweeper, and a pick-up truck. April 29, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help deploy electric vehicles including: five Class 8 trucks, a street sweeper, and a pick-up truck.Read More