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Walmart’s Self-Driving Partner Is Changing E-Commerce Economics

For a self-driving vehicle startup, Gatik has an odd mantra: Don’t agonize over autonomy, worry about delivery.

Packages move along a conveyor belt inside a Walmart Inc. fulfillment center. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: Are Factories Back Up to Speed?

Ray Huang, head of Asia and principal engineer with Exponent, provides an update on the progress of factories in Asia and elsewhere in resuming full operations — and discusses the obstacles that might stand in the way.

Ray Huang, head of Asia and principal engineer with Exponent, provides an update on the progress of factories in Asia and elsewhere in resuming full operations — and discusses the obstacles that might stand in the way.

How IoT Can Help Retailers Succeed in a Post-Pandemic World

Here are three ways internet-of-things devices can help retailers adjust to the new world, and adhere to critical safety standards.

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Ensuring Supply for Restaurant Chain During COVID-19

Challenge: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a U.S. restaurant chain faced unprecedented factors and unknowns, creating product volatility within its supply chain.

Here’s How a No-Deal Brexit Would Shock Virus-Hit U.K. Companies

Trade talks between the EU and U.K. have struggled in recent weeks, increasing the prospect that Britain departs the bloc without a deal and that businesses face an extreme shock when the divorce takes effect.

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Watch: Why Coal’s Days Are Numbered

Yuan-Sheng Yu, senior analyst with Lux Research, explains why coal is no longer an economically viable source of energy in the U.S.

Why Coal’s Days Are Numbered

Lydia Voice Beats the Competition Again With Better Voice Recognition, Better Results

Challenge: Bottlers from the world’s best-known beverage brand were evaluating their next-generation voice solution. They decided to execute a metrics-based “bake off” to measure performance in a live production environment.

Aptos Order Management Supports 70% Sales Increase for Footwear Retailer

Challenge: Siloed technology systems were preventing a footwear retailer from capitalizing on customer demand for an omnichannel shopping experience. Without an enterprise view of inventory and “endless aisle,” this retailer was missing out on sales when particular styles and sizes were not stocked in a particular store. And without a best-in-class order management system, the high cost of shipping online orders was eroding profitability.

Food Producer Achieves Significant On-Time Delivery Improvements With Red Classic

Challenge: A large U.S. food producer was incurring sizable on-time, in-full delivery fines due to late deliveries to a large retailer. The producer’s objective was to contract a dedicated carrier that could provide 97% on-time delivery out of its highest-volume distribution center — moving its overall on-time delivery metric into acceptable range and avoiding costly penalties.

Scaling Up Delivery Operations Safely and Efficiently

Growing too quickly can cause delayed deliveries, inefficient inventory management, overworked drivers and disappointed customers.

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U.S. Food Makers Are Burning Through Cash to Hoard Ingredients

Hoarding cash during a pandemic might seem prudent, but America’s packaged food companies are finding it’s better to stock up on stuff they can sell.

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Watch: Is COVID-19 a Turning Point for Supply Chains?

Vito Calabretta, senior vice president of global operations with Tecsys, relates how supply chains are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic, and how they might be permanently changed when it's over.

COVID-19: A Turning Point for Supply Chains?

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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