Managing inventory: What retail can learn from pharma

At a high level, the two industries have much in common, and retailers can learn from the discipline inherent in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 15, 2018

Sears filed for Chapter 11 with plans to close 142 stores — now what?

As part of the retailer's plan to reorganize, CEO Eddie Lampert is stepping down as chief executive — at the same time his hedge fund is mulling a bid for Sears in Chapter 11.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 15, 2018

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

RFID can achieve near 100% order accuracy, study says

"We can end claims and chargebacks right now," said Justin Patton, director of Auburn University's RFID Lab. "That's billions of dollars saved."

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 11, 2018

Transformational tech and life-saving drones: An inside view from CSCMP Edge 2018

Applications of new technology are shifting the ways supply chains have done business for decades.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2018

Rampant returns and what to do about them

Millions of packages will be returned this holiday season, forcing an uncomfortable question on retailers: Is it cheaper to resell or destroy an unwanted product?

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 9, 2018

Manufacturers cite a 'workforce crisis' as the top threat to business

One in four manufacturers have turned down new business due to an inability to attract "quality" labor, a survey by the National Association of Manufacturers found.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 9, 2018

Views from APICS 2018: The evolution of a fragmented supply chain industry

Companies' cross-functional demands are calling supply chain managers to step up like never before.

By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2018

4 direct-to-consumer models shifting the supply chain

With more consumers purchasing directly from farms and factories, roles within the supply chain are changing.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 9, 2018

Teamsters ratify UPS contract despite more 'no' votes than 'yes'

The labor union plans to go back to the bargaining table with UPS to address outstanding "member concerns."

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 8, 2018

A new warehouse offers hope to floundering Bed Bath & Beyond

Shipping rates for e-commerce orders and coupons are dragging margins down for the retailer, which is taking a hard look at every facet of its business to turn things around. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 5, 2018

NRF expects holiday sales spike of up to 4.8%

The trade association credits a strong economy and the healthy state of retail for the positive forecast.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Nov. 20, 2018

XPO aims to slash fulfillment times with 5K new robots

The "collaborative robots" will be manufactured exclusively for XPO and deployed in its North American and European facilities.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 4, 2018

Managers shake up warehouse shifts ahead of peak season

Flexible shift schedules are increasingly common in regions with high labor demand. The strategy is adding new labor to the workforce, sources say.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 2, 2018

Amazon to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees

The announcement affects all of the company's full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees in the U.S., including those hired by agencies.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 2, 2018

Inside Boeing's digital supply chain turnaround

After delaying deliveries due to part shortages, Boeing set out to digitize its supply chain ushering in a transformation so dramatic, some employees didn't make it through. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 2, 2018

Despite high interest in robots, adoption remains low

A lack of understanding over emerging use cases for commercial service robots continues to hamper integration, according to a recent report.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 2, 2018

Hershey looks to bolster digital sales as in-store purchases fall

One in two shoppers cannot help but buy candy in the checkout line. Can Hershey find a way to recreate those impulse sales online as customers move away from the store?

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 1, 2018

'Digital demand sensing' is Nike's next frontier

After cutting lead times, Nike is investing in advanced demand forecasting to drive growth at the local level. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 30, 2018

AT&T and Samsung exploring 5G-based 'Smart Factory'

The Texas-based site will operate within the Samsung Austin Semiconductor, an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 28, 2018

Extreme makeover: Lowe's edition

CEO Marvin Ellison takes the first steps in a massive remodel of the retailer's supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 25, 2018

Warehouses are pinching workers from other hiring pools, but it's still not enough

As unemployment in the U.S. falls, employers must increasingly consider the size of the available workforce along with logistical convenience and wages when picking a location.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 25, 2018

How Johnson & Johnson overhauled its baby care supply chain

Global consolidation meant ensuring consistent formulations, fewer ingredients and fewer suppliers.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 25, 2018

Pharma's slow embrace of continuous manufacturing

On the whole, drugmakers remain wedded to traditional production styles that have served for decades. Some, however, are shifting to newer technology.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 24, 2018

Brooks Brothers taps 260 stores to fulfill online orders

The strategy is designed to boost online orders, but special orders or requests often languish in busy department stores without personnel dedicated to the fulfillment process.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 24, 2018

BMW will close plant for 1 month to minimize Brexit risk

"While we believe the worst-case scenario is an unlikely outcome, we have to plan for it," the German automaker said.

By Barry Hochfelder • Sept. 20, 2018