The History of the Supply Chain

In celebration of SDCE's 20th anniversary, we've taken a look back at major events throughout history in a fun timeline to explore.

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Unsung Heroes: NASA Still Keeps the Space Supply Chain Moving During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unsung Heroes is a “feel-good” series of interviews with frontline workers, professors and more to discuss the effects of the pandemic and how these unsung heroes are turning challenges into opportunities.

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Consumer Packaged Goods with Tom Madrecki of Consumer Brands Association

Marina and Mackenna with Tom Madrecki of Consumer Brands Association, to discuss the new administration's impact on consumer packaged goods supply chains and what opportunities exist for CPG players in 2021.

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L.I.N.K. | SVT Robotics Explains Why Humans, Robotics Work Together

"Never underestimate the human machine," says SVT Robotics CEO in an interview with associate editor Brielle Jaekel where they also dive into the intricacies of robotics in the supply chain.

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Why Fulfillment-as-a-Service is Promising Avenue for Automation Vendors

Micro-fulfillment is an excellent testbed for automation vendors entering the FaaS market.

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Seegrid’s New Fleet Geek Data Analytics Software Optimizes Autonomous Mobile Robot Performance

Fleet Geek increases visibility by showing live project status views of each Seegrid Palion AMR across the company’s entire network of facilities.

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Deliverr Raises $170M to Expand Warehouse Network, Support Faster Fulfillment

This year, Deliverr plans on rapidly expanding next-day delivery nationwide, as well as expand its Warehouse Partner Network.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Consumer Packaged Goods with Tom Madrecki of Consumer Brands Association

Marina and Mackenna with Tom Madrecki of Consumer Brands Association, to discuss the new administration's impact on consumer packaged goods supply chains and what opportunities exist for CPG players in 2021.

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CEVA Logistics Team Up with Berkshire Grey to Improve 3PL Operations in Canada

CEVA Logistics and Berkshire Grey are partnering together to implement AI-enabled robotic automation systems into CEVA’s supply chain operations in Canada.

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Thank You, Female Supply Chain Leaders

As we look ahead to International Women’s Day (March 8), I want to take this time to commend, honor and acknowledge all of the women in the supply chain and logistics industry. It's because of you that I am not the only female in the room.

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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Energy in 2021

For those industrial and logistics leaders looking to get the most from their energy dollars in 2021 and beyond, here are five recommendations you can act on immediately that will go straight to your bottom line.

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Fillogic Funding Used to Expand Mall-Based Micro-Distribution Centers

The seed round of funding will expand the Fillogic Hub Network nationwide to key strategic markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Phoenix, and San Francisco.

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DSC Logistics Rebrands as CJ Logistics

CJ Logistics joined DSC to expand its North American platform, expanding over 80 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico and exceeding 30 million square feet in warehousing space.

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Unsung Heroes: Editor Interviews Her Dad on How His Warehouse Stepped Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unsung Heroes is a “feel-good” series of interviews with frontline workers, professors and more to discuss the effects of the pandemic and how these unsung heroes are turning challenges into opportunities.

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National Retail Federation: Retail Sales to Exceed $4.33T in 2021

NRF also expects the overall economy to gain between 220,000-300,000 jobs per month in 2021.

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Intention Is Everything in Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are more than just the right decision morally, it is the right business decision.

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Parcel Audit Unlocks the Keys to Customer Retention and Profitability

In today’s new never normal and always unpredictable world, shippers are feeling the pressure to eliminate any non-essential expenses.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Now Accepting Nominations for Top Supply Chain Projects Award

The list showcases innovate, successful projects that deliver bottom-line value to enterprises across the range of supply chain functions.

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Working out the Bugs in Your Supply Chain

You can keep your facilities clean and enlist your entire team to watch for pest pressures with the right training and protocols.

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L.I.N.K. | LGBTQ Support Starts with Workplace Fundamentals

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel asks an executive from the human rights campaign what the supply chain can do to create a nurturing work environment for the LGBT community.

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Electronic Chip Supply Chains Issues Put Manufacturers Behind

Consumers and businesses turning to electronic devices during lockdown procedures caused a shortage in chips, leaving a wide range of manufacturers behind in production and this is just the beginning.

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How Technology Supports Retail Supply Chains

Technology will make room for increased flexibility and more options within the delivery cycle, not only helping to offset some of the pressure the supply chain faces but also to help improve operations for retailers.

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Strategic Sustainability Builds Better Relationships

There is no single sustainability strategy that will play across every industry and every business. The best approach is to follow your purpose and make it pay.

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Toyota Material Handling’s New High-Capacity Forklift Engineered to Move Massive Loads

Available in five different models, the PV-Series is engineered to perform heavy-duty tasks in the lumber, steel and automotive industries.

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Trelleborg’s New IntelliStok Parts Management System Makes for More Efficient Stocking

The touch-free IntelliStok system improves employee safety and delivers further efficiency by eliminating the hand-held scanner required by similar systems.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Top Supply Chain Trends

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna everything from cold chain technology to last-mile logistics woes to cryptocurrency in the supply chain. It’s getting hot in the cold chain!

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Pro-Tech Group’s New Mobile Container System Utilizes Empty Autoracks to Carry Freight on Return Trips

The pilot test transported pallets of new wheel rims from California to an automobile assembly plant in Michigan.

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COVID-19 Tests Prompts Growth in Cold Chain Storage Units

Polar Leasing’s cold chain storage units have been used by COVID-19 testing facilities around the country.