Holiday hangovers: Retailers seek to clear out inventory piles as the season ramps up

After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2022

Apple expects China COVID-19 restrictions to delay iPhone shipments

A major supplier is working at reduced capacity amid a resurgence of the virus.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 7, 2022

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Breaking the skill-loss cycle in supply chain and procurement

To maintain supply resilience and continuity, SC&P professionals must be proactive in identifying and preparing for potential disruptions.

Nov. 7, 2022

Mondelēz names new chief of supply chain operations

Leadership changes come as the snack giant reports improvements in production levels following its move to prioritize key SKUs. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2022

P&G to offset rising costs with price increases, productivity initiatives

The actions come as the CPG prepares to unveil a new procurement and operations plan, dubbed Supply Chain 3.0, later this month.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2022

DHL eCommerce to hire over 2,000 seasonal workers

The logistics company is looking to hire sorters and encoders to handle demand for the holidays.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 2, 2022

Mondelēz commits additional $600M to cocoa sustainability

Dirk Van de Put, the snack giant’s CEO, said additional collaboration is needed to have a greater impact on the popular crop and its growers.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2022

How Macy’s has managed to avoid inventory glut

Chief Supply Chain Officer Dennis Mullahy outlines the retailer's approach to inventory management heading into peak season.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2022

Transport constraints force Tesla to rethink production schedule

The EV maker is transitioning to a more evenly spread schedule throughout the quarter to avoid logistics capacity strains.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2022

Aldi tests ecommerce platform, aims to create new delivery service

The business is working with a tech company to develop its own online grocery platform for use across the U.S.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2022

Fresh Del Monte’s vegetable business invests $2.5M in snap pea sorting

Mann Packing is also expanding its sourcing horizons as it’s set to receive an influx of resources following integration with the produce giant. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2022

Amazon’s cost savings plan runs into holiday pressures

The retailer fell half a billion dollars short of its cost-cutting goal this past quarter, and Q4 isn't expected to add much progress.

By Max Garland • Oct. 28, 2022

How the US plans to transform its lithium supply chain

With just 3.6% of global reserves, access to the critical mineral is vital to the country’s sustainable energy plans.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 27, 2022

BMW invests $1.7B to expand EV output in the US

The automaker will expand a South Carolina plant and partner with a battery supplier to build a nearby facility.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 26, 2022

GXO to halt operations at 2 Texas facilities servicing Pepsi

The logistics company will end operations in Dallas and Lancaster no later than Dec. 10.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 26, 2022

Whirlpool slashes production by 35% as demand falls

Manufacturing levels have dropped to levels not seen since COVID-19 shut down facilities in 2020.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 25, 2022

Apple calls on suppliers to decarbonize operations by 2030

Major suppliers, including chip vendor TSMC, have pledged to power 100% of production for the tech giant with renewables.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2022

Fastenal doubles down on digital footprint as e-commerce sales grow

The manufacturing parts distributor said its digital tools are making fulfillment and inventory management more efficient.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 21, 2022

Asos overhauls operations as apparel demand becomes unpredictable

The fast-fashion company will institute a shorter, speedier buying cycle, explore more near-shore sourcing and reduce what it said has become a reliance on markdowns.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 21, 2022

Biden awards $2.8B to boost domestic EV battery supply

Suppliers for major auto giants including Tesla and Mercedes-Benz won grants to expand manufacturing

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2022

Laird Superfood to close Oregon plant as it shifts to co-packing

The closure of the facility, used to make powdered creamers and hydration products, will result in the loss of 46 jobs this year, the company said.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2022

Apple chip supplier cuts spending on soft consumer demand, delivery delays

TSMC has struggled to meet demand for its most advanced technologies due to challenges obtaining the tools needed to make them.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 19, 2022

Levi’s cuts Q1 orders by 25% amid inventory deluge

The denim maker is taking drastic measures to get back to normal by Q2 next year.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2022

GLS adds automated sortation systems to hubs in California, Las Vegas

Smaller parcel carriers’ growth outpaced their larger competitors last year, highlighting the urgency of improving throughput.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2022

Hurricane Ian damage largely spares supply chains

Although some businesses will see delays, the disruption isn't expected to compare to the Texas deep freeze last February.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2022