SUPPLY CHAIN

Price Chopper links production planning to in-store data
A Northeast grocery chain is centralizing its planning capabilities for food production.
Amazon debuts first fully autonomous mobile robot in supply chain
Amazon’s newest fulfillment center robot safely operates outside of restricted areas.

Kroger opens next-gen supply chain facility in Midwest
The Kroger Co. is bringing fast online delivery to two major metro areas.
J.B. Hunt, Waymo to expand Wayfair autonomous delivery pilot
A test of self-driving delivery trucks at direct-to-consumer home furnishings retailer Wayfair is widening in scale.
Amazon reroutes drivers in real time
Amazon is enhancing delivery drivers’ ability to avoid traffic and road hazards.
Lowe’s meets sustainability goals early
Lowe's Companies Inc. reached an important greenhouse gas emissions milestone four years ahead of schedule.
Kroger to expand Ohio dairy facility
The Kroger Co. is bolstering its ability to provide long shelf-life high protein drinks, non-dairy and dairy products.
Exclusive: Update on West Coast ports labor negotiations
July 1. That’s the expiration date for the contract that covers the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s more than 22,000 workers at the 29 ports along the West Coast.
The role of supply chain management in a successful BOPIS offering
The COVID-19 has pandemic flipped retail on its head.
Walmart Canada opens virtual convenience store
The Canadian subsidiary of Walmart is expanding upon a partnership with a well-known online delivery platform.
Loblaw to launch ultrafast delivery
Canada’s largest grocer plans to offer customers online delivery of grocery and convenience items in 30 minutes or less.
Walmart provides drivers with interactive app
Walmart continues addressing an industry-wide truck driver shortage with innovative technology.
Kroger bolsters fleet of next-gen fulfillment facilities
The Kroger Co. is getting ready to break ground on another new automated fulfillment center — this one will serve the Denver Metro area.
A busy time for online delivery innovation
The online delivery sector is constantly evolving, as evidenced by recent developments.

News and analysis about retail supply chain management and logistics issues.