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Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool
The technology supports the grocer's quality inspectors in its distribution centers, Chief Supply Chain Officer Evan Rainwater said.
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J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
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Procurement leaders urge incremental AI adoption to avoid heavy spend
Managing the cost of using AI rests on starting low-risk pilots and scaling the technology slowly, executives said at the Institute for Supply Management World 2026 conference.
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Matson reports air-to-ocean freight conversions amid Iran war
The U.S.-based ocean carrier benefited from elevated freight costs and reduced air cargo capacity in select markets, CEO Matthew Cox said.
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Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey
The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.
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EU lawmakers back US trade pact with built-in safeguards
The European Parliament and EU Council agreed to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, retaining the power to suspend cuts if Washington exceeds the agreed-upon duties.
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Muted peak season expected as ocean shippers delay contract signing
Despite market uncertainty, some shippers like Bob’s Discount Furniture and Dollar Tree have expressed confidence in their ocean freight contracts.
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Havertys Furniture battles rising fuel costs across supply chain
The retailer is facing elevated vendor input costs and higher delivery fleet expenses as Iran war ripple effects challenge the furniture industry.
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FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff
A new stand-alone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say.
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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to "save quite a bit of money," EVP, COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
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Producer prices jump to 3-year high, spurred by war shortages
As the Iran war upped oil prices, transportation and warehousing costs rose 5% in April and wholesale energy prices rocketed 7.8%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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DavidsTea sets up US fulfillment after de minimis’ end raises shipping hurdles
The tea company faced unpredictable delivery times and lower sales in the U.S. without the trade rule exemption, CEO Sarah Segal said.