Whirlpool’s production takes a hit after supplier disruption

The hiccup at the unnamed supplier was resolved in mid-January, but not before costing the appliance maker millions in lost sales and profits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 1, 2023

Maersk taps drones for warehouse inventory management

Four facilities are already making use of the Verity drones, and the company is planning to deploy the tech further in 2023.

By Sarah Zimmerman , Alejandra Carranza • Updated Feb. 3, 2023

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GM investing $650M to develop Nevada lithium mine

The deal with Lithium Americas will help the company make its supply chain more secure and manage cell costs better, said Chair and CEO Mary Barra.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond to shutter its Harmon beauty banner

The retailer will also close an additional 87 of its namesake stores as a potential bankruptcy filing looms.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2023

Hamburg Süd no more: Maersk to unify brands amid push for end-to-end services

The logistics provider is looking to simplify the customer experience and create more multimodal services.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2023

Levi’s blames $40M in unfilled orders on distribution center constraints

Meanwhile, the denim retailer is also grappling with bloated inventory levels.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 30, 2023

Sam’s Club aims to modernize supply chain with expansion of automated fulfillment

The wholesale club chain is adding more distribution centers as it looks to open 30 new stores across the U.S. over the next few years.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2023

Product digitization is the future. Here’s how to get started.

Product digitization can perform an almost limitless number of tasks throughout your supply chain, from helping spot counterfeit goods to providing specific recycling instructions.

Jan. 27, 2023

Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2023

Amy’s Kitchen hires a chief supply chain officer to boost resilience

Oksana Woloszczuk joins the food manufacturer in the newly created role, along with a few other supply chain executives.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 26, 2023

Logistics layoffs signal industry-wide culling, leave seasoned talent available

Flexport and C.H. Robinson won’t be the last big names to cut jobs as industry demand shrinks, experts say.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2023

Amazon robotics and AI leader departs for AV company

Siddhartha Srinivasa will join AV company and GM subsidiary Cruise as it prepares for production of its Origin vehicle, which has delivery capabilities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 25, 2023

From CPGs to food, your products need digital twins. Here’s why.

What are digital twins and how they can unlock nuanced product insights while triggering automations that boost efficiencies and improve experiences.

Jan. 25, 2023

Serta Simmons files for Chapter 11

The bedding manufacturer said it was still “operating as normal” and is working with vendor partners to fulfill orders from its facilities.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2023

DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant

After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023

GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 24, 2023

Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

The Ohio center is the first of three planned as part of the retailer's effort to enhance supply chain efficiency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 24, 2023

Walmart launches dedicated e-commerce site for businesses

Purchases made through Walmart Business will be available for in-store or curbside pickup, delivery or shipping.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 24, 2023

Bottleneck at LA distribution center eats away at Dr. Martens earnings

The footwear retailer found itself overwhelmed with inventory after orders arrived earlier than anticipated.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2023

Campbell Soup to consolidate snacking operations

The Goldfish and Pop Secret maker expects $10 million in annual cost savings from unifying its snack manufacturing at its New Jersey headquarters.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2023

Why you must digitize your products for today’s complex global supply chains

Your brand may not know where the majority of its products are right now. And it’s not alone.

Jan. 23, 2023

How Party City suppliers ‘reached their limits’ as it slipped toward bankruptcy

Tightened terms with suppliers after it fell behind on payments helped tip the retailer into Chapter 11. Now it needs its vendor base more than ever.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2023

Amazon’s new capacity management system lets sellers bid for more storage space

The reservation feature gives businesses more control over their Fulfillment by Amazon capacity "while limiting unproductive use," an executive said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023

Here’s how CPGs are bracing for more volatility in 2023

Supply chain disruptions are prompting companies to revamp operations to weather a period of prolonged uncertainty.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2023

Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as client shifts work to other logistics providers

The layoffs involve a site for Applied Materials, which has pursued broad supply chain changes to meet customer demand.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023