In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says

Learning and development pros can encourage short bursts of instruction to help workers make progress in small chunks.

By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2024

SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work

However, people managers often don’t receive formal training on pay equity or business-related pay decisions, the organization reports.

By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 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

The Home Depot expands distribution center network for pro orders

Four new locations aim to reduce in-store congestion by directly shipping products like lumber and insulation to jobsites.

By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2024

Target deepens bets on supply chain, inventory management

The retailer has 10 new facilities in the pipeline and is investing in AI and machine learning to sharpen demand planning as it grows its profits.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 13, 2024

Advance Auto Parts consolidating supply chain for efficiency, inventory availability

The auto parts retailer has long used two distinct distribution center networks to replenish its store inventories, stemming from an acquisition made a decade ago.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2024

What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024

Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.

By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024

Bombardier increases supplier support system to 50 members

The manufacturer aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.

By Kelly Stroh • March 11, 2024

3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024

Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 11, 2024

How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain

The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2024

Walmart adds early morning delivery option

As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m. 

By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024

Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs

Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

By Vincent Ryan • March 8, 2024

Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market

The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024

The role of ethical leadership in the supply chain

Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.

By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2024

Wolverine World Wide to shutter Kentucky distribution center

The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville and will lay off about 150 employees.

By Laurel Deppen • March 7, 2024

AutoZone makes headway on ‘mega hub’ growth for fast store fulfillment

The auto parts retailer is halfway toward its goal of opening 200 of these stores, which can replenish inventory at nearby locations.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2024

Oatly slashed SKUs and canceled factory plans to rightsize its supply chain. Now it’s paying off.

The oat milk maker is gaining more market share and saw profit margins improve after scaling down its operations.

By Kate Magill • March 5, 2024

Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2024

Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic

Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2024

O’Reilly invests in larger distribution centers

The auto parts company is relocating two facilities and is building a site in Virginia to up capacity and service capabilities.

By Kelly Stroh • March 4, 2024

Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI

While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM's monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2024

As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base

With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 29, 2024

UPS plans layoffs at facilities in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania

Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.

By Max Garland • Feb. 29, 2024

Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse

The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 28, 2024

Most employees say their mental health has declined or plateaued in past year

Technology and management can worsen stress and burnout — but can also be part of the solution, Calm says.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024

URBN opens second fulfillment center for its rental brand

Nuuly plans to invest $60 million into its 600,000-square-foot facility in Missouri in the coming years.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 28, 2024