Boeing breaks production record

The jet manufacturer appears to be reaping the benefits of its strategy to overhaul its value chain and work with suppliers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 9, 2019

Intermodal rail growth drives warehouse construction near hubs

As intermodal rail volumes grow, inland hubs are gaining significance in the supply chain, and developers are responding.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 8, 2019

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Modern warehouses adapt to the new reality of e-commerce

Construction, customization, technology and location are all evolving to meet consumer demand.

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 8, 2019

Out-of-stocks are more costly than losing a sale — but there's a fix

In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney’s Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha outline four strategies to push stock-outs to zero.

By Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha • Jan. 8, 2019

Kroger, Microsoft team up on 'connected store' tech

The two partners will develop digital shelves inventory management programs to help boost Kroger's omnichannel experience for consumers.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 8, 2019

Sears Holdings reportedly preps for liquidation

Eddie Lampert has until Tuesday to make adjustments to his bid, but anonymous sources told multiple media outlets that a liquidator is lined up.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 7, 2019

US manufacturing slows amid trade war with China

"Growth appears to have stopped. Resources still focused on re-sourcing for U.S. tariff mitigation out of China," said one unnamed respondent in the computer and electronics field in ISM's latest survey. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 4, 2019

The 30K piece puzzle: Brexit and the auto industry

A no-deal Brexit would hit automakers' top and bottom lines and could cost them 2.8 million sales over the next two years.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 3, 2019

Gift cards' true value: A post peak season inventory rush

Gift card sales are growing and can be a goldmine if pricing and inventory are on point.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 2, 2019

The hemp supply chain has a rare chance to get traceability right

Because of hemp's close relation to cannabis, which remains illegal at the federal level, hemp will likely be closely regulated by each state individually, which presents an opportunity for the industry. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018

Tesla had quite a year in 2018

Though founder Elon Musk’s antics on Twitter were often the lead story in 2018, the company’s supply chain difficulties also made headlines.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018

Need for speed: How fulfillment got faster in 2018

Retailers spent 2018 figuring out how to reconfigure their existing distribution networks and operational strategies to meet the goal of faster delivery, without giving up their margins in the process.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018

Supply Chain Dive's 10 best stories of 2018

Stories of transformation and disruption prevailed in the supply chain landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018

What is the business case for cobots in the supply chain?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: cobots.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 20, 2018

Shoppers are judging retailers by their returns process

Almost all shoppers said the return experience influences whether they shop at a given retailer again, according to a study from Voxware.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2018

UPS: Returns to peak on Dec. 19

The initial spike in returns will precede a second wave in early January, driving retailers to cement their reverse logistics strategies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 19, 2018

FedEx will offer buyouts amid squeezed margins

The logistics company expects to save up to $275 million each year beginning in 2020 as a result of voluntary buyouts offered to staff.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 19, 2018

DHL unveils its supply chain of the future

Strategic adoption of robots, AI and self-driving vehicles will bring flexibility and reduced costs for omnichannel companies.

By Craig Guillot • Dec. 18, 2018

How the world's 'most sustainable' denim producer saves $400K per year

The supplier's CEO said sustainably must be part of the fundamental strategy of a company in order to come up with solutions that are both sustainable and make business sense.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 18, 2018

AI could deliver $300B in benefits for retailers, study says

Although operations represent only 26% of artificial intelligence use cases today, they are among the most profitable. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 17, 2018

Ulta's inventory reduction strategy on a 'multi-year path'

Like so many retailers adjusting to the new pace of omnichannel retail, Ulta finds building the supply chain it needs to compete comes at a cost.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018

Food manufacturing is hungry for workers

As today's job seekers look for an integrative culture and benefits like education, the once-stable industry is struggling to find people and keep them from leaving.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2018

Will Amazon warehouse workers in NYC unionize?

A labor union and some Staten Island fulfillment center workers are slamming Amazon's business practices, but Amazon says the sentiment is "not a fair representation of the vast majority of the employees."

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 14, 2018

Lowe's supply chain overhaul starts in Nashville

The retailer opened a warehouse large enough to contain 22 football fields, which strategically positions it to ship to 75% of the country within two days.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2018

Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market

Consolidation in industries and policy changes have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2018