Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center

The facility places suppliers' less-than-truckload shipments into truckload hauls before sending them off to regional distribution centers.

By S.L. Fuller • May 13, 2024

Clorox claws its way back to normal inventory, service levels after August cyberattack

The cleaning product maker is working to fully restore its distribution channels in Q4 as it pushes to bring back customers.

By Kate Magill • May 9, 2024

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics management tasks

The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.

By Larry Avila , Edwin Lopez • May 8, 2024

Amazon extends transition period for low inventory fee

The company said it would credit the fees for a few more weeks, and added some exceptions as it considered ways to incentivize optimal product supply.

By Max Garland • May 7, 2024

Walmart taps Swisslog to automate 3 milk facilities

The technology platform consists of cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, a pallet conveyor system, a small-load conveyor system and software to operate it all.

By S.L. Fuller • May 7, 2024

Papa Johns names new chief supply chain officer

Kurt Milburn takes up the role as the pizza chain looks to cut supply chain costs and boost productivity.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 3, 2024

Home Depot on leveraging FLOW

VP Sarah Galica discussed how Freight Logistics Optimization Works strengthened the company's logistics network.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 3, 2024

How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024

Airhouse makes ‘major layoff,’ transfers customers to partner 3PLs

The shakeup at the fulfillment provider happened after a potential funding round fell through, CEO Kevin Gibbon announced.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2024

Coca-Cola turns to Microsoft’s AI services for its supply chain

The beverage giant signed a $1.1 billion deal as it explores the use of AI to streamline operations, boost efficiency and more.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2024

Sportsman’s Warehouse invests in inventory management tech to boost in-stock reporting

The retailer partnered with Blue Yonder to develop the system as it looks to keep up with inventory trends.

By Kelly Stroh • May 1, 2024

Manufacturing demand dips in April as companies remain cautious: PMI

While hiring is beginning to uptick, manufacturers remain uncertain about the fate of interest rates and its impact on business.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2024

Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center

None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.

By Kelly Stroh • April 30, 2024

DHL will pay $8.7M to settle allegations it gave Black workers more dangerous assignments

While Black workers moved “large, heavy packages,” their White colleagues sorted letters, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged.

By Caroline Colvin • April 29, 2024

H-E-B to build Texas distribution campus

The grocer has closed on a land deal and plans to have several facilities support its supply chain operations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2024

Monogram Foods taps Kellogg veteran as supply chain head

Larry Elliott will oversee strategic sourcing, logistics and customer service and continuous improvement at the company. 

By Alejandra Carranza • April 29, 2024

Embedded fleet spend management - a new era of profitability

Siloed management systems foster inefficiency and profit loss. Embedded finance offers an integrated solution, paving the way for enhanced profitability.

April 29, 2024

Lululemon shutters Washington distribution center

The retailer is laying off nearly 130 employees, but a spokesperson said some will relocate to its new Los Angeles location and other facilities.

By Kelly Stroh • April 26, 2024

DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year

The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.

By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2024

Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations

Evergreen stock and cheaper logistics options helped the furniture seller cut $11 million in inventory costs since last year.

By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024

Why Amy’s Kitchen added a chief supply chain officer

Creating the role helped the food manufacturer streamline its operations and reset its sourcing and logistics strategies, Oksana Woloszczuk said.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 23, 2024

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes supply chain executive

The beverage alcohol distributor recently promoted Drew Vermilion to SVP of supply chain strategy and chief of staff.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 23, 2024

FedEx to shutter 4 Florida facilities in July

More than 200 employees will be impacted by the decision as the delivery giant continues to trim operating costs.

By Max Garland • April 22, 2024

The scoop on cold chain: Why Unilever’s spinoff offers supply chain upside

Without the ice cream business, the company's operations become "a lot easier from a control standpoint," one expert said.

By S.L. Fuller • April 19, 2024

Sportsman’s Warehouse cuts SKUs, vendors to support inventory strategy

The retailer has been rationalizing its stock in several product areas, including fishing, to improve productivity.

By Kelly Stroh • April 19, 2024