Supply chain stakes — and questions — increase as Gap, Old Navy split

Executives on Gap's fourth quarter earnings call said the brands' supply chains have become nearly as different as their target customer. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 5, 2019

CEVA Logistics to run IKEA's New York Distribution Centre

The distribution center will support purchases from IKEA's Manhattan Planning Studio, the first of its kind in the United States.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • March 4, 2019

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Macy's scales up 'hold and flow' for inventory management

The retailer will use data analytics to guide inventory decisions to gain competitive advantage against its digital rivals. 

By Matt Leonard • March 4, 2019

Lowe's plan to stay in stock takes shape despite stumbles

Improving in-stock status is the number one priority for Marvin Ellison, who took over in June 2018 and immediately directed the company's focus toward a more effective and streamlined supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 4, 2019

Amazon Day expands to all Prime members — and offers an operational win-win

The negotiation between speed, convenience, waste and a longer fulfillment time horizon is the next evolution of retail fulfillment.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019

UPS launches fulfillment platform for small and medium sellers

The eFulfillment platform enables sellers to manage inventory across several marketplaces and customize delivery times for their products.

By Matt Leonard • March 1, 2019

Wayfair will open new last-mile facilities every month in 2019

Though net loss is growing for the company, Wayfair's CEO said the e-commerce giant is playing a long game — seizing control of its supply chain from both ends. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 1, 2019

Inside Ahold Delhaize's supply chain innovation arm

The new team is tasked with evaluating technologies that can help Ahold Delhaize's supply chain better deliver for its stores.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 28, 2019

Boeing shuffles supplies ahead of Brexit

The U.K. government raised the possibility of an extension to the March 29 deadline, but analysts say that would further add to uncertainty for businesses. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019

Home Depot reaches 70% same-day delivery capability in US

Investments in new warehouses and in-store pickup lockers are part of the company's plan to achieve same-day delivery nationwide by 2022. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019

Dollar Tree's supply chain head says the field needs a reputation overhaul

Maxwell expressed strong favor for incentivizing productivity to more directly reward employees for contributing to business success, despite the sometimes controversial results such incentives produce. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 27, 2019

Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year

Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019

Foot Locker CEO explains the trouble with mini-hubs

To fulfill e-commerce orders with the speed consumers expect, Foot Locker is opening "mini-hubs," but CEO Dick Johnson said more precise fulfillment requires a deeper understanding of inventory needs. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 26, 2019

Walmart bets on new high-tech consolidation center to win at 'inventory flow'

The center acts as a midway point in the supply chain and allows the retailer to move inventory based on real-time demand. 

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 26, 2019

Most BOPIS shoppers make additional purchases in store

A study by return provider Doddle found that 85% of shoppers using the service buy more products when they're picking up purchases.

By Dan O'Shea • Feb. 26, 2019

Inventory levels trend down amid supply chain efficiencies

As technology has improved over the years, so have supply chains, allowing retailers to keep less inventory on hand.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2019

It's time to stop managing intellectual property on a wing and a prayer

Businesses are often confident in their top suppliers' systems to manage intellectual property and confidentiality, but confidence erodes in tiers two, three and beyond of the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 25, 2019

XPO to close warehouses following Amazon withdrawals

XPO's CEO described losing two-thirds of the business from its largest customer as a "body blow."

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 25, 2019

Walmart faces growing pains as e-commerce sales surge 40%

The management team said increased investment in fulfillment has helped drive the growth, but work needs to be done to make it more profitable. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 20, 2019

Honda to close 34-year-old UK plant, shift operations to Japan

The automaker said the decision is due to "unprecedented changes in the global automotive industry," while a labor union blamed the U.K. government's handling of Brexit. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 20, 2019

How retailers are planning ahead amid tariff turmoil

Supply chain managers aim for best practices in cost control, low inventory numbers and short lead times, even in an uncertain trade climate.

By Craig Guillot • Feb. 19, 2019

The over-under on inventory buying

Advanced analytics offer a cure for inventory challenges, and companies recognize the benefit. But getting it right remains a challenge.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2019

Kroger announces 2 more Ocado sites

The grocer plans to build its second and third automated warehouses in the Mid-Atlantic and central Florida.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 19, 2019

AstraZeneca adjusts supply chain for no-deal Brexit

The pharmaceutical company will change its packaging, duplicate testing and build inventory ahead of the impending Brexit deadline. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2019

Avon slashes SKUs to bring down inventory burden

Avon executives sang a common song for companies whose supply chains have not caught up with the times: siloed information and processes that don't communicate make for complexity and cost. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 18, 2019