FedEx has teamed up with Aurora Innovation Inc. to move it’s Texas’ cargos using newly launched technology of self-driving trucks. These trucks would be able to carry multiple loads in a week between Dallas and Houston featuring a safety driver behind the wheels and a co-pilot in the passenger’s seat. These vehicles would consequently help FedEx to keep up with the severe driver shortage and cut costs. Besides, by the end of 2023, Aurora plans to launch autonomous commercial trucks and robotaxis that won’t need safety drivers or co-pilot.

DHL Express has launched its largest gateway facility named, The DHL Express Hamilton International Gateway, at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The company invested $100 million into this Canadian-based facility, which is four times larger than DHL Express’ already existing facility at Hamilton International Airport. The facility features a 100% automated system that can process 28,000 packages in an hour. Plus, it offers two flights per day to connect Canada with an international network through Cincinnati.

Dole Food and Beverages has partnered with Blue Yonder to digitally transform its supply chain via two cloud-based solutions; Luminate Planning Portfolio and Control Tower. The digital supply chain can help the company achieve few goals: 1, Ensure end-to-end accountability by aligning the supply chain with local and global control towers. 2, Generate accurate and data-driven decisions supported by an integrated system. 3, Upgrade visualization and flexibility across the supply chain. Furthermore, automation offered by cloud-based solutions helps would help the company anticipate precise forecasts that would increase planning efficiency. Read more from Theshelbyreport

Kellogg is planning to update its North American supply chain by investing $45 million in the coming three years. The food manufacturing firm plans to fulfil the demand of consumers for ready-to-eat cereals through this investment. It aims to “help offset inflation and reinvest in the brand.” Kellogg does not plan to stop any of its production lines. Instead, the brand will keep $4 million aside to offer severance and other termination benefits to employees. Read more from Fooddive

The Consumer Brands Association, an American National Trade Association, has given “operational standards” which require data from all steps involved in delivery and pickup procedure. These standards would encourage retailers to retreat from conventional paper-based delivery procedures and opt for contactless delivery, promoting a digital supply chain. Digitization would save approximately two tons of paper used per year. It will also decrease drivers’ physical interaction that would safeguard their health. Automation would also allow drivers to reduce the delivery time, which is forty minutes per facility, resulting in a resilient supply chain. Read more from Logisticsmgmt