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

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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

Saddle Creek expands with 4 more distribution centers

The new facilities will increase the 3PL’s warehouse footage to more than 33.4 million square feet.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 23, 2023

Labor department asks how employers can create a culture of safety

The agency said it wants to hear how employers are trying to increase worker participation in safety programs, as well as steps they’re taking to reduce injuries and fatalities.

By Kate Tornone • June 22, 2023

Walmart rolls out inventory service for third-party sellers marketplace

Inventory Transfer Services gives sellers the option to send goods to one centralized location and offer two-day to same-day shipping.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2023

How footwear maker Keen tries to ‘control the controllables’ in its supply chain

Owning many of the factories that make its products has allowed the brand to stay focused on quality and sustainability amid widespread disruption. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 20, 2023

Walmart opens high-tech fulfillment center in Indiana

The facility is the company’s largest to date and will move the retailer closer to its goal of offering two-day delivery to 95% of the U.S. population.

By Nate Delesline III • June 20, 2023

Impossible Foods hires industry veterans to head science and supply chain

Rob Haas, who was at AB InBev, will be in charge of sourcing, manufacturing and logistics.

By Megan Poinski • June 20, 2023

Electrolux streamlines air freight booking process

The electronic appliances shipper tapped Freightos’ Enterprise solution to improve shipment visibility and predictability.

By Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2023

Pork prices weaken on excess supply, fueling concerns amid Prop 12 uncertainty

Packers like Hormel Foods and Tyson Foods have reported sales declines, citing inflation and soft demand.

By Nathan Owens • June 15, 2023

Chewy opens automated fulfillment center in Tennessee

The Nashville facility marks the pet retailer's fourth automated fulfillment center, part of a push to cut shipping costs.

By Kelly Stroh • June 15, 2023

Walmart beefs up end-to-end Angus supply chain with new production facility

The retailer plans to break ground on the facility in Olathe, Kansas, later this year ahead of an expected opening in 2025.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 15, 2023

Walmart suppliers reach 75% of emissions goal

Project Gigaton, which seeks to reduce the retailer's indirect climate footprint, has helped eliminate or avoid 750 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2023

Colgate-Palmolive improves fulfillment process with Aera’s cloud platform

The digital solution aims to improve product allocation decisions across the company’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition fulfillment network.

By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2023

Duluth Trading to lean on new fulfillment center during peak season

The workwear retailer expects more than half of its direct orders will be handled by the Georgia facility in Q4.

By Max Garland • June 13, 2023

Facing a skills gap, employers prefer to reskill current employees on company dime

With qualified skilled trades workers proving harder to find, companies are turning to reskilling.

June 12, 2023

How to improve sell-through rate (STR) to optimize inventory planning

A high sell-through rate indicates that products are being sold quickly and efficiently, and inventory can be replenished in time for availability.

June 12, 2023

Ford appoints former GM and Whirlpool exec as its chief supply chain officer

Liz Door joins the automaker as it focuses on improving quality and reducing costs through its supply chain as part of its Ford+ plan.

By Eric Walz • June 9, 2023

Incora’s bankruptcy sends a warning signal to aerospace supply chains

The supplier and service provider took on heavy costs and lost profit as shipment delays in the industry spiraled.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 9, 2023

Macy’s doubles down on inventory discipline as demand falters

Inventories at the department store retailer were down 7% as it keeps its budget open to buy in-demand product.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 8, 2023

GM invests over $1B to boost EV battery production

The automaker and its joint venture partner POSCO Future M want to increase the production of cathode active material.

By Eric Walz • June 8, 2023

CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO

Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023

Pharmaceutical supply chains raise data concerns as traceability law nears final step

Companies have had ten years to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, but some fear the industry is not ready for the Nov. 27 deadline.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 7, 2023

Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2023