UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention

The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2023

With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales

Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023

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How Black Friday and Cyber Monday test supply chain adaptability and resilience

How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.

By Rodney Manzo • Nov. 17, 2023

More employees are taking part in company volunteering activities

The uptick comes as employers roll out a mix of in-person and virtual opportunities, according to the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 17, 2023

After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023

Kraft Heinz veteran joins Utz Brands as chief integrated supply chain officer

Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 16, 2023

US apprenticeships, still outside the mainstream, could help talent-hungry employers

High-churn jobs like truck drivers and retail salespeople stand to benefit from the U.K.'s approach, according to a recent report.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 16, 2023

Flexport to open fulfillment center in New Jersey

The Phillipsburg site adds to the company’s existing large-scale warehouse operations in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

UPS unveils Supply Chain Symphony platform in push for greater shipper visibility

The offering allows customers to access previously standalone data from the company's different services in one place.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2023

Amazon unveils heavy-lifting warehouse robot Titan

A fulfillment center in San Antonio is the first to use the technology in its operations to carry larger and bulkier items.

By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023

Party City taps supply chain platform TradeBeyond to improve inventory, vendor operations

Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, the retailer is investing in its supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 14, 2023

Exxon to mine lithium in Arkansas for EVs

The oil giant aims to supply the mineral to more than one million vehicles a year by 2030.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 14, 2023

How Bombardier is managing its supply chain to reach Q4 delivery goals

The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 13, 2023

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks

The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023

Food suppliers feel the pinch on cold storage

Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 13, 2023

Amazon extends grocery delivery, pickup to non-Prime users

The online services are now ready at Amazon Fresh stores nationwide and will soon expand to Whole Foods’ markets.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 10, 2023

How military veterans can fill the manufacturing labor gap

As the industry pushes to fill more than 600,000 open roles, veterans offer unique skillsets and leadership qualities to step into manufacturing careers.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2023

Tootsie Roll wrestles with higher ingredient, material costs in 2023

The candymaker’s cost of sales has increased more than 16% so far this year as limited supply and elevated demand push up commodity prices.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023

CarParts.com preps for larger, more efficient Las Vegas warehouse

The building, slated to open in Q2 of 2024, will carry between 80% to 90% of the e-commerce company's assortment.

By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2023

Inside McCormick’s bet to build its ‘supply chain of the future’

A half-mile-long logistics center near Baltimore is helping the flavor giant operate more efficiently, get products to customers faster and reduce its environmental footprint.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2023

Rite Aid to close Oregon distribution facility

The closure comes as the drugstore chain files for bankruptcy and plans to cut back on its real estate footprint.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023

Crocs tightens inventory control, including in ‘gray market’ channels

The company stopped price matching with unauthorized sellers on Amazon and took corrective action against a distributor diverting to the U.S. without permission.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 7, 2023

​​​​​​​‘Overstaffed’ FedEx tells unhappy pilots they can join American Airlines

Air cargo demand remains down at FedEx and other carriers, but passenger airlines continue to hire pilots at a strong pace, a VP told crew members in a memo.

By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2023