Delivery Fees a Drag for Online Grocers

Delivery Fees a Drag for Online Grocers

July 24, 2013

Online grocers have satisfied customers' demands for more variety and fresher produce, now it's the delivery fees that are holding back growth in the sector. To read more, click HERE.

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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain

June 4, 2024

Register now to hear from experts about the State of Today’s Supply Chains through topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Electrification, Company Culture and more.

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54% of Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Prioritize Automation to Mitigate Workforce Shortages

The top technology choices in the study were delivery route optimization (54%) and driver mobile productivity (45%) solutions. For knowledge workers, the top technology choice in the study was real-time shipment tracking (53%).

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Arms of Steel: How Robotics and Wearables Address Labor Shortages

As technology continues to advance, the joint effort between human workers and these innovative solutions is offering safety, security and longevity to the future of warehouse advancement.

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Digitalization Efforts to Help Shippers Navigate Complex Supply Chain Landscape

Digitalization will remain a linchpin of success, enabling all industry stakeholders to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic world of global trade.

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Transforming Food Supply Chain Management Through Automation

Leveraging AI alongside cloud technology has emerged as a powerful enabler for automating complex tasks and ensuring food and beverage product quality.

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I'm Fine. Everything is Fine.

The supply chains of today are up against the clock in a number of ways, whether it's meeting California's renewable energy mandates, or FSMA's updated regulations, or even just being able to conduct business in an orderly fashion.

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Logistics Reimagined for Next-Level Customer Satisfaction

More companies are turning to integrated digital logistics ecosystems to help optimize their entire supply chain flow and maintain or improve the customer experience.

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AI Products to Provide Unprecedented Visibility into Physical Operations

Motive announced new products and services designed to significantly improve visibility for leaders in sectors like transportation, logistics and more.

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AI Enhancements Aid in Shop Floor Productivity

QAD Inc. released enhancements to its comprehensive suite of Adaptive Applications, designed to help with workforce shortages, process inefficiencies and the need for agility.

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Supply Chain Stability Improving Despite Ongoing Challenges: Study

Research from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and KPMG LLP suggests a complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024 though.

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Improving Traceability with a Warehouse Management System

Technologies like warehouse management systems (WMS) are offering a better way for retailers to gain real-time visibility into inventory levels, locations, and movements.

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Retail and CPGs Yet to Fully Embrace Technology that Drives Demand Forecasting Accuracy

While 57% of retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies plan to invest in predictive and generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the next 3-5 years, AI and machine learning (ML) ranked just fifth in importance for overall technology spend.

2024 is projected to be the year for major adoption and implementation of warehouse automation.

Warehouse Automation Boom Preps Cold Food Chains for Anything and Everything

While 2024 is projected to be the year for major adoption and implementation of warehouse automation, these true problem-solving solutions are already in position to prep cold food chains for anything and everything.

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Robot and Automation Solutions Implemented Last Minute, Further Challenging Supplier Lead Times: Study

Among the businesses seeking to automate, a large majority are looking to do so at a relatively short notice of less than six months, according to new data from HowToRobot.

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Global Business Optimism Continues to Climb, Indicating Sustained Confidence

The latest quarterly report from Dun & Bradstreet highlights a sustained positive trend in the global business outlook, with the Global Business Optimism Index rising 5.4% quarter over quarter.

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Avetta Acquired by Private Equity Firm

EQT Private Equity acquired Avetta from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, leveraging its global footprint, purpose-driven approach, and digital and sustainability expertise to support Avetta's ongoing growth journey.

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Automation is Key to Scaling Growth

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Peter Cadigan, consumer products senior analyst with RSM US LLP, about how automation can streamline and optimize business processes.

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Microsoft Copilot for Agriculture Space

Microsoft launched new Microsoft Copilot templates, empowering organizations to build agriculture copilots with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service.

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Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award

This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!

Shattering Glass Ceilings at This Year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum

Registration is open for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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ERP’s Direct Impact on Quality and Efficiency in Food Manufacturing

With the addition of an ERP solution, manufacturers can benefit from a centralized business management system, acting as a single source of truth.

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Blue Yonder’s One Network Acquisition to Create Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Ecosystem

Blue Yonder announced plans to acquire One Network Enterprises for approximately $839 million, subject to adjustments.

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Diversifying Sourcing Strategies Key to Supply Chain Success in 2024

Food Logistics talks exclusively with Eric Linxwiler, senior VP at TradeBeyond, about how the instability that rocked the food supply chain in 2023 underscores the urgent need for more agile and resilient supply chains.

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How Retailers Can Meet Demand for Sustainable Supply Chains

By implementing responsible sourcing practices early, companies can significantly mitigate the risk of future legal penalties, fines, or sanctions that result from violations of labor laws, environmental regulations, or other compliance mandates.

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