3PLs surpass retailers in big warehouse leases

Many companies that originally outsourced logistics and warehousing operations for pandemic-related reasons are sticking with third party providers for longer-term benefits, a CBRE executive said.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2023

Toyota distributor to ramp up capacity at Jacksonville port

Southeast Toyota Distributors signed a $210 million lease agreement with Florida's Jaxport to consolidate operations into a single, 88-acre facility.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 11, 2023

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

How Quality Dairy built an in-house delivery program

The Michigan convenience store chain uses its own drivers instead of third-party workers.

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2023

UPS to lay off workers at trade management subsidiary as business declines

Around 82 people at the Southfield, Michigan, headquarters of Sandler Travis Trade Advisory Services will be affected, a WARN notice says.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2023

Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2023

Patent pending: Amazon pitches ‘collective’ drones, Walmart eyes dynamic shipping speed display

Multiple drones could link together to form configurations ranging from a flying V to a large cube, an application from the online retail giant proposes.

By Max Garland • April 10, 2023

With suppliers still wary, Bed Bath & Beyond banks on $120M consignment deal

One analyst calls it “way too late and beyond a desperate move.”

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2023

How retail’s inventory reset in 2022 panned out

Throughout the earnings season many retailers reported increases in stock levels for the holiday season and full year. But not all overstocks are equal.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2023

UNFI boosts warehouse capacity with lease of Pennsylvania facility

The Manchester distribution center will implement technology and automation solutions similar to other locations, per the grocery wholesaler’s COO.

By Kelly Stroh • April 6, 2023

Quiet Platforms head departs as American Eagle’s logistics arm struggles

The retailer said that while "Quiet’s third party business has grown nicely, it has not achieved the plans we envisioned."

By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2023

Walmart lays off over 2,300 warehouse workers

Cuts have hit distribution centers in Texas and Pennsylvania, as information about the total impact of layoffs slowly trickles out.

By Nate Delesline III • April 5, 2023

Major 7-Eleven supplier plans $81.5M Ohio plant

The 140,000-square-foot facility will help Warabeya Nichiyo serve the chain’s Midwest stores.

By Jessica Loder • April 5, 2023

FedEx to combine Ground, Express to advance $6B cost-savings push

The unified company will usher in significant changes, ranging from more rail transport to further reductions in flights.

By Max Garland • April 5, 2023

UPS to open sorting facility at Tampa International Airport

The warehouse will be equipped to sort up to 7,500 packages per hour and support the carrier’s Next Day Air deliveries across Florida’s west coast.

By Kelly Stroh • April 4, 2023

Government services subsidiary grows supply chain management capabilities through acquisition

Under the acquisition, ASRC Federal will provide solutions for the Defense Logistics Agency.

By Kelly Stroh • April 3, 2023

Kroger has reportedly slowed Ocado robotic tech rollout

The grocer wants to ensure its fulfillment centers can perform as intended before mass implementation.

By Sam Silverstein • April 3, 2023

Inventory up 34% at PVH as orders ship faster, earlier

As supply chain disruption eases, the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands is getting back to normal product flow.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 3, 2023

5 ways to build a more resilient supply chain

In the face of constant change, here’s how manufacturers can build supply chain resilience.

By Parker Coffman • April 3, 2023

Consumers want ultrafast delivery — and they want it today

Consumer demand for ultrafast delivery made same - and next-day a necessity rather than an option.

April 3, 2023

Chewy to close 2 fulfillment centers as it ramps up automation push

The closures will allow the pet goods retailer to flow more order volume through its newer, automated facilities, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • March 31, 2023

Walmart e-commerce fulfillment layoffs top 600

The retail giant is providing few details about the downsizing of a network that it had grown quickly in recent years.

By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2023

How Serta Simmons Bedding is optimizing manufacturing efficiency

The retailer will implement digital supply chain software to improve forecast accuracy and lower costs.

By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2023

Fashion makes ‘extremely disappointing’ progress on climate

An environmental group’s index found most companies lag in efforts to reduce emissions, particularly in areas like materials and shipping.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 30, 2023

Blue Nile to lay off 119 workers, close Seattle fulfillment center

The company will centralize services in New York City, where some employees could also relocate.

By Dani James • March 30, 2023

Nike touts ‘tremendous progress’ on inventory

Much of the retailer’s revenue surge was driven by markdowns, analysts said, and inventory is still up 16% year over year.

By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2023