OPERATIONS / SUPPLY CHAIN

Ikea shutting down its U.S. factory

Ikea is closing its only production facility in the United States.
Giant Eagle partners with start-up to pilot checkout-free shopping

Giant Eagle has entered into a “first-of-its-kind partnership” designed to create a no-wait checkout experience across the grocer’s stores.
Walmart rolls out next-gen employee scheduling system to 4,600 stores

Walmart has made it easier for its employees to view work schedules, swap shifts and pick up unfilled ones.
CSA Exclusive: True Value fills need for inventory availability

True Value Company is spending $150 million to ensure products are available in just the right amounts.
Rock Shop rolls right products to individual stores

Hard Rock International’s Rock Shop stores are optimizing a highly localized demand forecasting process.
South Mountain Creamery rises to e-commerce challenge with GetSwift’s Delivery Biz Pro

Maryland-based independent dairy farm evolves into online farmers’ market.
Survey: The in-store technology consumers want most is...

Time is of the essence when it comes to providing brick-and-mortar shoppers with technology.
H-E-B latest grocer to test driverless delivery

San Antonio-based H-E-B is following in the path of major grocery players such as Kroger and Walmart with a new delivery pilot.