Jen A. Miller
Supply Chain Dive
Audubon, NJ, United States
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Safety issues incubate disaster in food and beverage supply chains
An Abbott formula recall and a Family Dollar rodent infestation underscore how systematic failures can compromise safety. → Read More
Blockchain drives transparency in the supply chain
Adopters face marketing, data and governance challenges before they can reap the technology's full benefits. → Read More
Autonomous vehicles make inroads — inside and outside the warehouse
Drones and driverless vehicle technology will continue to change supply chains as businesses experiment with how best to deploy them. → Read More
Robotics, automation go from fringe to mainstream
Pretty soon, the technologies are going to be table stakes for supply chain operations, one executive said. → Read More
RFID, sensor data just the beginning of the connected supply chain
Companies can't stop at investments in IoT devices. They'll also need a way to integrate and capitalize on the data. → Read More
Cloud technology, now within reach, helps supply chains scale
Lower costs, improved products and increased comfort with sharing data is contributing to a rise in cloud applications. → Read More
Procuring sustainable coffee cups presents a blend of challenges
Increased global demand and recycling setbacks during the pandemic point to the need for better systems within the supply chain. → Read More
'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics
Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business. → Read More
RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive
Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution? → Read More
Supply chains adopt, invest millions in inventory optimization tech
Flexibility and human override must also be part of inventory and network optimization, as automating everything without oversight can leave companies in a lurch. → Read More
Closing the gap: Supply chains bring more women to the table
Millions of women left the workforce in 2020. But in supply chain management, their representation grew as companies navigated "glass cliffs" and diversity commitments. → Read More
Mission Impastable: An improbable supply chain success story
Dan Pashman dreamed of making his own pasta shape. Then, the pandemic hit. Here's the story of how he persevered to create cascatelli despite sourcing and logistics hurdles. → Read More
Retailers leverage open calls to add diversity, sustainability to supply chains
Faced with empty shelves over the past year and a push to diversify, companies are increasingly using open calls to find suppliers that meet their needs. → Read More
Macy's plan to speed up its supply chain starts with inventory management
By having a supply chain that looks at in-store and warehouse inventory as a whole, the retailer says it can strengthen its margins, and get items to customers quicker and in the ways they prefer. → Read More
As offices consider hybrid work, can warehouses operate remotely too?
Technologies such as RFID let managers glean insights off site, while operators steer and monitor forklifts from afar. → Read More
Why lumber prices are spiking
An economist expects the labor part of the sawmill problem to start resolving itself later this year, but expects prices to remain high into 2022. → Read More
Meet 4 startups automating warehouse picking
Automated picking technology is improving, and supply chains see picking, packing and sorting as top use cases for robotics. → Read More
Procurement meets marketing: Responsible sourcing turns trendy in the public eye
With collaboration, supply chains have the opportunity to tell the stories of their A-plus vendors — and bank goodwill in case a bad apple is exposed. → Read More
Logistics meets marketing: Fast and free shipping promotions need supply chain on board
Data sharing between the departments maintains low costs and customer loyalty. → Read More
It's game on for packaging procurement as lead times lengthen
Stadiums and concession anticipate surging demand as events resume. Can supplies keep up? → Read More