Supply chain issues across the retail industry have remained in the news in recent months. Joe Metzger, EVP of supply chain operations for Walmart U.S., recently addressed the issue in a blog. “With so many news stories about port delays, increased consumer demand and holiday season forecasting, it’s natural to wonder whether items will make […]
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ADUSA Supply Chain Opens 1 Million-Square-Foot DC In Connecticut
The ADUSA Supply Chain network has opened its newest distribution center at 1339 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, Connecticut. The one million-square-foot DC will receive, select and transport 88 million cases of nonperishable grocery products annually for more than 450 Stop & Shop stores and e-commerce centers. The facility also includes a technology package to support the future […]
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FourKites Recognized As A 2021 Great Supply Chain Partner
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, has been named a 2021 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain, one of the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resources. Nominated by its customers, FourKites was recognized for its impact on its customers’ efficiency, customer service and supply chain performance. This year marks SupplyChainBrain’s 19th consecutive […]
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Dole Food To Digitally Transform Its Supply Chain With Blue Yonder
Dole Food & Beverages Group is digitally transforming its supply chain to predict shipment delays and sense, prescribe and optimize demand, enabled with two Blue Yonder cloud-based solutions: Luminate Control Tower and the Luminate Planning portfolio. Dole Food & Beverages Group, a division of The Dole Sunshine Co. based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of […]
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Advantage Report Says Suppliers Lead Omnichannel Integration
According to a recent survey by Advantage Group International measuring supplier and retailer engagement performance, 73 percent of U.S. retailers improved their supplier relationships in 2020. The annual Advantage Report, which surveyed more than 190 American retailers, found the disparity is widening between those suppliers that are viewed as best in class and the rest […]
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FourKites Visibility 2021 Will Be Held Virtually On Oct. 6-7
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform based in Chicago, Illinois, says that its global customer conference, Visibility 2021, will be held virtually on Oct. 6-7. The theme of this year’s conference, “Go Beyond,” presents a vision for supply chains of the future, centered around automation, innovation and collaboration. Supply chain leaders from across the world […]
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ADUSA Supply Chain Selects Five Startups For 2021 Seed Immersion Program
For the third year, Quincy, Massachusetts-based ADUSA Supply Chain is hosting the 10-week Seed Program in partnership with Venture Café Cambridge. This year, the program is also supported by other Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Retail Business Services and Peapod Digital Labs. They are collaborating to expand the scope of the program to include the […]
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ADUSA Supply Chain Opens New Distribution Campus In South Carolina
The ADUSA Supply Chain network expanded again on July 17, with the first shipments departing from a new distribution campus in Mauldin, South Carolina, bound for area Food Lion stores. The launch of shipping from the new campus marked its official opening. The distribution center, acquired from C&S Wholesale Grocers in May, is now one of the […]