OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Construction workforce shortage tops 500,000
The construction industry's labor crunch shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.
NRF 2024: Cole Haan links all channels in-store with unified commerce
Lifestyle footwear brand Cole Haan is ensuring availability of merchandise for brick-and-mortar shoppers.

Sports nutrition retailer The Feed to deploy picking robots

The Feed will roll out automatic picking robots in its warehouse at the end of March 2024.
This Groundhog Day, don’t get spooked by a tech project’s 'shadow'

Retailers often hesitate to implement new solutions due to fears over lingering complexities.
Scotch & Soda parent streamlines omnichannel fulfillment

Bluestar Alliance is automating key supply chain operations with a third-party logistics (3PL) platform.
Instacart expands SNAP, health initiatives

Instacart is increasing its efforts to accept federal benefit payments and promote food as medicine.
EY: Nearly all retail, CPG companies experimenting with generative AI

A new study confirms the ubiquitous presence of generative AI in retail and CPG companies’ technology plans — and investments.
EXCLUSIVE: ThriftBooks automates operations with proprietary AI

ThriftBooks is using its own artificial intelligence (AI) platform to streamline CRM and inventory management activities.
GameStop connects company-wide workforce with digital platform

GameStop is creating operational transparency for store associates, corporate managers and help desk personnel.
USPS installs EV charging stations, plans 66,000 EVs by 2028

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is moving forward with plans to deploy one of the nation's largest electric vehicle (EV) fleets.