Kohl’s pursues ‘aggressive’ inventory cleanup

The retailer is canceling orders and leaning on promotions as it faces sluggish demand.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 23, 2022

Deere takes ‘multipronged approach’ to secure supply, tackle backlog

Supply issues and a strike left the farm equipment manufacturer with an abundance of partially completed machines.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2022

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Gap opens Texas distribution center ahead of peak season

The facility will help the retailer process an additional 1 million units per day over the holidays.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 22, 2022

Walmart touts faster inventory management thanks to augmented reality

The company has rolled out VizPick technology to 4,500 stores.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2022

Target earnings take a hit on inventory woes

The retailer's CEO stood by its strategy to markdown items and cancel orders after sluggish demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

Oatly prioritizes US production as Europe’s interest in plant-based milk plateaus

The alternative dairy producer is expanding its New Jersey facility to meet growth targets.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 18, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act encourages EV battery sourcing, production in North America

The law creates incentives that could require major shifts in critical mineral supply chains for U.S. automakers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022

PepsiCo to build its largest US beverage plant in Colorado

The facility, which will create 250 jobs, is expected to open next summer and make drinks including Gatorade, bubly, Rockstar and its namesake soda.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 17, 2022

Hanes plans more SKU cuts to lower bloated inventory levels

The clothing brand's stock piled up after a May cyberattack left it unable to fulfill orders for weeks.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2022

Ball shutters beverage can plants as alcohol demand declines

"We need to meet the world where it’s at right now," said CEO Daniel Fisher.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 16, 2022

Amazon audit reveals wage, benefit issues at 40% of potential suppliers

The e-commerce giant said it has dedicated teams working with vendors on long-term corrective action plans.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 15, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

Tyson invests $180M to expand Illinois prepared foods plant

As demand for snacking and breakfast offerings grows, the company is adding seven lines to ramp up production of its Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm brands.

By Samantha Oller • Aug. 12, 2022

From Twinkies to Nutter Butters, lack of ingredients hampers snack food production

CPG giants are unable to produce popular items as supplier delays have left them waiting on key ingredients.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2022

Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

Quiet Platforms launches delivery network with 40-plus carriers on tap

American Eagle's logistics arm is vying for growth with new delivery agreements and warehouse investments.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 10, 2022

Biden signs bill to bolster US semiconductor production

Semiconductor companies are already making plans to expand manufacturing.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2022

Supply chain exec joins Tupperware as company pursues turnaround

Jim Van Ingen will lead the company's manufacturing, procurement and distribution teams to reduce costs.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022

Clorox seeks ‘simpler and faster’ operating model to boost savings

Executives are targeting up to $100M in savings, though the initial transition will incur millions of dollars in costs.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022

FedEx looks to boost automated parcel sortation with robotics deal

Eight facilities already have Berkshire Grey technology, but FedEx is eyeing greater expansion.

By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems

The deal comes with technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2022

US supply chains need visibility and resiliency. Congress still hasn’t acted.

The baby formula shortage should have been reason enough to advance policy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart cuts corporate roles as it focuses on supply chain

The retail giant eliminated more than 200 positions to invest further in areas including technology and e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2022

Ashley Furniture opens first distribution center in the Pacific Northwest

The furniture retailer's 700,000-square-foot facility in Spanaway, Washington, will support e-commerce growth.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 8, 2022

Labor shortages challenge supply chains to automate while retaining employees and their trust

Supply chain difficulties and labor shortages have certainly been a top priority for businesses the past 2 years. But the two are not mutually exclusive.

By David Petrucci, Managing Director, Supply Chain Global Leader and Fran Maxwell, Managing Director, People Advisory and Organizational Change Global Leader • Aug. 8, 2022