Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

The automaker’s chatbot pilot will use data queries to help employees make production planning decisions faster.

By Kate Magill • July 19, 2023

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Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of local supplier pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Kraft Heinz to build $400M automated distribution center in Illinois

The high-tech warehouse is expected to open in 2025 and feature end-to-end automation that includes storage and retrieval systems.

By Alexei Alexis • July 18, 2023

‘Automation mode’: OSM Worldwide adds new sorting systems to speed fulfillment

President James Kelley said the Postal Service consolidator has made big investments to keep packages flowing in a tough hiring environment.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

FedEx lands former Atlas Air leader as new CFO

John Dietrich will succeed the retiring Mike Lenz on Aug. 1 as the company continues to trim costs in its Express aircraft fleet.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

UNFI looks to improve demand planning and replenishment capabilities

The company will use Relex Solutions’ cloud-based procurement offering to establish a centralized, data-driven buying system.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2023

Canadian wildfires raised air pollution. Lumber prices could be next.

Historic fires are blazing through the provinces of Alberta and Quebec, dealing a blow to the country’s softwood lumber production.

By Sebastian Obando • July 17, 2023

General Mills adds warehouse automation to streamline supply chain

The company implemented warehouse automation in four locations and has "other projects in the works,” a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 17, 2023

Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

By Sara Samora • July 14, 2023

Walgreens closing e-commerce distribution center in Illinois

The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2023

Love’s names new chief supply chain officer

Eddie Burt, former EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Big Lots Stores, joined the travel center chain last week, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • July 13, 2023

Hallmark centralizes distribution network with second Liberty facility

The 850,000-square-foot hub is located less than a mile from its existing warehouse and will reduce transportation needs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2023

Theo Chocolate restructures operations to tackle rising costs

The chocolate maker will shutter its Seattle manufacturing facility and merge with American Licorice Company.

By Kelly Stroh • July 11, 2023

KB Home says efforts to trim SKUs lowered building times, costs in Q2

Although overall product availability is improving, air conditioning and heating equipment, switchgears and transformers remain in short supply.

By Kelly Stroh • July 10, 2023

Ace Hardware announces Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center

The planned facility is expected to enhance the company’s inventory capacity while meeting higher demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 6, 2023

How Henry Ford Health uses data to combat inflation and improve its supply chain

The healthcare and hospital group leverages data to track costs, engage with suppliers and fortify itself against future disruptions.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 6, 2023

McCormick & Co. names insider Brendan Foley as CEO

The CPG veteran, who joined the flavor and spice company in 2014 and most recently served as its COO, will take over on Sept. 1 from outgoing chief Lawrence Kurzius. 

By Christopher Doering • July 6, 2023

What smart inventory management means in 2023 — so far

After working to shed overstocks last year, retailers are trying to keep their inventories lean and relying on the chase to meet demand as it comes. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 5, 2023

Entegris breaks ground on $600M Colorado facility

The semiconductor materials supplier’s campus will accommodate the increased chip demand following the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act.

By Megan Ruggles • July 5, 2023

At Colgate, supply chain and sustainability come from the same tube

The CPG aims to reduce plastic waste and its carbon footprint as part of its environmental strategy.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 30, 2023

Egg supply recovers as bird flu subsidies

May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.

By Nathan Owens • June 30, 2023

Micron plans first chip factory in India

U.S. chipmakers are diversifying their manufacturing networks as the Biden administration urges them to invest outside of China.

By Kate Magill • June 29, 2023

The Home Depot launches $500M cost-savings plan

Savings will focus on fixed operating expenses like supply chain holding capacity amid a decline in sales.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2023

FedEx launches search to replace retiring CFO

Current CFO Michael Lenz plans to retire July 31 after just over three years in the role.

By Alexei Alexis • June 26, 2023