Amazon and customer expectations are driving significant changes in the supply chain, reports JOC.com. Specifically automation, the more automation that can be used the faster the supply chain will be.

Wal-mart has adopted a new policy, reports Supply Chain Dive. The new on-time, in full policy states that food and perishables must be delivered within a 1 day window and softlines within a two day window.  

Millennials are choosing a career in the supply chain, reports Supply Chain Dive. Their reasons for choosing the supply chain as field of employment include feeling that there is growth potential, and that they feel they can make a difference in their job.