UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom

The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future

Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.

By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada pulling stock worse than tariffs

Brown-Forman's CEO worries the response to U.S. duties by retailers could spread to Europe.

By Chris Casey • March 13, 2025

Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs

Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.

By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025

5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain

Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

The Home Depot grows its flatbed distribution network

The company has three FDCs under construction with more in the pipeline, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said during its earnings call.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 11, 2025

How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game

The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.

By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025

Kroger and Ocado plan to open 2 more automated fulfillment centers

Ocado is moving forward with its Kroger partnership but executives for the British company noted that growth in its global customer fulfillment centers is “behind expectations.”

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2025

Monster takes patient approach to aluminum tariffs

The beverage company is “hedged” on the metal in 2025, but it is reviewing its pricing strategy.

By Kelly Stroh • March 7, 2025

US chip production targets at risk under Trump administration

As the president uses tariffs to push domestic manufacturing while calling for federal spending cuts, experts say the future of the CHIPS and Science Act and its funding is increasingly doubtful.

By Kate Magill • March 7, 2025

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025

The Honest Company names new SVP of supply chain

Etienne von Kunssberg will oversee the company’s daily and long-term supply chain functions.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 6, 2025

UPS’ Happy Returns eyes more automation after strong peak results

The company is exploring new ways to leverage robotics, such as systems to unload trucks and reduce the physical strain on workers.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2025

FedEx Network 2.0 consolidation spreads to 8 more locations

The carrier confirmed the ship centers would close or cut staff starting this month as it continues to merge its separate Express and Ground operations.

By Max Garland • March 5, 2025

Cisco plans further supply chain adjustments to offset tariffs

The telecommunications company has already cut exposure to China by 80%, CFO Richard Scott Herren said.

By Haley Cawthon • March 5, 2025

Target expects tariffs to pressure profits in Q1

The retailer saw sales slide in the fourth quarter as it faced out-of-stocks and other challenges with in-store experiences.

By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2025

H-E-B opens another e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston

The 100,000-square-foot facility, its third in the city, will support pickup and home delivery orders in the greater metropolitan area, the grocer said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2025

WK Kellogg earmarks $200M for supply chain updates in 2025

The funds will support a multiyear initiative that has already led to improved productivity and reduced waste, according to company executives. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 4, 2025

Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

TSMC to invest $100B in US manufacturing

The chipmaker plans to build two additional semiconductor facilities in Arizona, creating thousands of jobs. The company is in the midst of constructing three chip factories in the state. 

By Kate Magill • March 4, 2025

Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

By Kate Magill • March 4, 2025

5 shipping myths, busted

Think one carrier is enough? These five shipping myths might be costing you time, money, and customers.

March 3, 2025

CFOs sharpen focus on supply chain strategies amid tariff threat: BDO

Despite the potential costs from import duties, “CFOs remain optimistic about growth overall,” a BDO executive said.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 28, 2025

AI’s supply chain potential among Manifest 2025 takeaways

Target and Unilever are among the companies capitalizing on artificial intelligence, but some are still struggling in areas like leveraging data.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2025

Yeti will move 80% of production out of China this year

The drinkware company shifted some of its manufacturing away from the country last year.

By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 27, 2025