Hershey's new supply chain recipe

A modern Hershey is an expensive Hershey, but as long as sales are growing execs still say things are sweet.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 30, 2018

Schnucks to expand use of in-store inventory robots

The Midwestern retailer said it would put the aisle-scanning Tally in 15 stores following a successful pilot last summer. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2018

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Ch-ch-ch-change is coming fast and furious to supply chains

Building a culture that embraces change, even the little changes, will provide companies with a fighting chance to handle the inevitable larger ones speeding down the road.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 29, 2018

Which apparel players have the fastest lead times?

Speeding up and segmenting development processes so teams are working on fewer collections at once is just one way to generate faster results, according to an executive survey. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 29, 2018

Autonomous delivery and e-commerce keep Kroger 'relevant'

In a keynote session at Groceryshop in Las Vegas, Yael Cosset said the retailer's collaboration and investments are all aimed at becoming the "most relevant" offer for shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 29, 2018

Halloween at Hershey: A trick or a treat?

Walking into a chocolate factory a week before Halloween offers an interesting window into what a well-planned peak season should feel like. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 26, 2018

Airbus hits snags with aircraft production, deliveries

In complex aviation supply chains, each link blames its suppliers for delays and OEMs can't seem to catch up. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 25, 2018

UPS doubles down on automation ahead of peak season

The logistics provider is adding 400,000 pieces per hour of additional sort capacity to handle an anticipated 800 million packages this peak season.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 25, 2018

Target hits the bullseye with agile tech and operations

The retailer has had to rise to the demand of the 21st century — a blend of "digital, home and store."

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 25, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

Planning paves the way to a truly automated supply chain

Automation itself may not be enough to create a truly touchless supply chain without central planning. 

By Craig Guillot • Oct. 23, 2018

Walmart finds ops savings in floor wax, light bulbs

Small changes to retailer's mammoth operation add up to big bucks, setting it up for a growth stage focused on technology.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 23, 2018

Walmart will expand 2-day shipping, in-store returns

The changes, rolling out in November, are bound to stress the supply chain but could also give the retailer a leg up on its competitors. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2018

Hospitals could save $25B on supply chain costs

Healthcare facilities are a business like any other — but in the operating room, faulty supply chains can carry high consequences.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 22, 2018

Pier 1 leans on fulfillment efficiency to revive slipping sales

Initiatives such as a new distribution scheme and warehouse consolidation are part of a broader strategy to address "execution issues" in the company's supply chain, executives said in an earnings call.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 19, 2018

Legal cannabis: Is your forecast ready?

Bringing a black market industry into the light adds yet another source of volatility to supply chains.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 19, 2018

Walmart's newest high-tech warehouse will automatically load pallets

The facility, set to open in 2020, will be 40% more efficient than traditional warehouses and require several STEM-educated workers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018

Burberry tightens lead times with monthly product releases

The luxury apparel brand's move toward fast fashion and a lean model may be innovative in the fashion world, but it's old hat in traditional manufacturing. 

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 18, 2018

Delta teams up with Airbus on predictive analytics

Using data and predictive analytics allows the airline to "turn unscheduled maintenance into scheduled maintenance."

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2018

Slashing store footprint did little to improve Sears' operating ratio

Sharp declines in revenue and missed vendor payments preceded the retailer's bankruptcy filing — a move many in the industry expected.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018

What you need to know about order fulfillment

Whether using new services, new technology or tackling new markets, shippers are working toward "fast and free."

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018

Apparel companies eye nearshoring to cut lead times

The tradeoff between higher cost of manufacturing versus lower freight rates, combined with the need for speed, will drive apparel companies moving forward. 

By Andy Burt • Oct. 16, 2018

4 trends in order fulfillment

Whether tapping into new fulfillment services, technologies or markets, shippers are all working toward "fast and free."

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2018

2 retail models to 'crack the nut' of subscription-box fulfillment

With a built-in customer base, traditional retailers don’t start from scratch, but starting a new sales channel requires different ways of thinking.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 15, 2018

In the warehouse, bigger isn't always better

Supply chains are being redesigned to fulfill orders faster, and warehouse technology is emerging as a centerpiece.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 15, 2018