Diversified sourcing helps Levi's avoid disruption from China lockdowns

Less than 1% of the apparel maker's products come from China, after a yearslong strategy to diversify its supply.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 12, 2022

Tootsie Roll could pause production lines due to delayed supplier deliveries

Ingredients and packaging suppliers have failed to meet promised delivery dates due to rail and truck constraints, the candy manufacturer said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2022

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Robotic sorters raise throughput at DHL's e-commerce division

The DoraSorter robotic systems, used at an Atlanta distribution center, are part of DHL eCommerce Solutions' $100 million investment in automated parcel sorting systems.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2022

ERP implementation woes cost J&J Snack Foods estimated $20M

Despite the headwinds, J&J's CEO called the transition "the largest and most necessary change required to strengthen our supply chain."

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 10, 2022

Target prioritizes supply chain in leadership shuffle

The retailer is capitalizing on recent growth with investments in digital, fulfillment and distribution capabilities.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2022

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China

Fast ocean shipping, increased air cargo capacity and collaboration with suppliers are part of the auto company's playbook.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2022

PPG cleared to reopen 6 facilities closed by China lockdowns

The company expects lockdowns to ease this month, alleviating operational and logistical challenges.

By Kate Magill • May 4, 2022

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year

The initiative using RFID tags will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2022

More supply chain leaders look to South-East Asia for manufacturing alternatives

A simpler path to South Asian alternatives is coming into focus to diversify supply chains.

May 2, 2022

Amazon hit with $6B in costs as it grapples with excess labor, warehouse inefficiencies

The company's fulfillment network "quickly transitioned from being understaffed to being overstaffed" in Q1, CFO Brian Olsavsky said.

By Max Garland • April 29, 2022

Why Bumble Bee replaced shrink wrap with a recyclable alternative

Troubled machinery and difficulty scanning led the seafood company to make new packaging investments, which are also helping reduce plastic waste.

By Chris Casey • April 26, 2022

Kraft Heinz taps Microsoft to build up supply chain visibility

Building out digital twins and control towers will help Kraft Heinz gain visibility and get products to market faster, a company executive said.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 26, 2022

Furniture retailers forge new supply chain practices as backlogs, delays prevail

Improved inventory management is just one practice — executives are also looking at new sourcing destinations to mitigate risk.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2022

Mars Wrigley investing $175M to expand chocolate candy plant in Kansas

The money will go toward scaling up production of Snickers and adding Milky Way and 3 Musketeers, while improving packaging efficiencies.

By Samantha Oller • April 22, 2022

Kosherization: How one food factory transitions for Passover

Every January, whipped toppings maker Hanan Products undergoes the rigorous process — and unyielding rabbinic scrutiny — to make items observant Jews can enjoy.

By Megan Poinski • April 19, 2022

Lamb Weston slows production lines after poor potato harvest

The company's primary growing regions in the Pacific Northwest encountered extreme summer heat, resulting in fewer, lower-quality potatoes.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2022

How Lowe's retooled its logistics network to meet pandemic demand

Leveraging coastal holding facilities and shifting to a market delivery model are two pillars in the company's strategy, said Don Frieson, EVP of supply chain.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2022

COVID-19 tests at times have been notoriously hard to find. Here's why.

At-home test manufacturers faced unique challenges with forecasting demand, leading to supply and demand mismatches.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 12, 2022

CMA CGM tells shippers it won't accept plastic scrap as of April 15

The ocean carrier had committed to not carry plastic scrap on any of its ships by June 1, leaving plastic scrap shippers to find another carrier as of mid-April.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2022

Chewy pursues lower transport costs with new freight service

The online retailer is also taking steps to place inventory near fulfillment centers to improve product availability.

By Max Garland • April 12, 2022

Kroger to supply restaurants with next-day delivery service

The grocer, which has been rapidly expanding its fulfillment capabilities, is positioning its new business unit as a supplier for small and independent restaurant operators.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022

Del Monte plans operational changes to hit net zero emissions by 2050

The canned produce company is investing in automation and focusing on transportation efficiencies to reduce emissions across its supply chain.

By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2022

Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program launches Brand Ambassador Initiative

Your choices can help cut air pollution and emissions, protect whales and reduce underwater noise.

April 11, 2022

Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns

Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM's Timothy Fiore.

By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022