Surging inflation compelling small businesses to raise prices

Inflation is broad based and will probably persist longer than initially expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

By Jim Tyson • April 6, 2022

Chipotle tests RFID technology to improve food traceability

The tech will trace meat, dairy and avocados from five of the company's suppliers at about 200 Chicago-area restaurants and a distribution center.

By Julie Littman • April 5, 2022

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Mission Produce faces operational issues after botched ERP implementation

The avocado supplier saw operating expenses balloon $4.1 million in Q1 after a shift to a new tech system created a lack of visibility into inventory.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2022

Macy's to open North Carolina fulfillment center in support of omnichannel business

The facility will account for nearly 30% of the retailer's digital supply chain capacity when fully operational. 

By Kate Magill • April 5, 2022

Facing production constraints, Hershey turns to SKU rationalization

The candy and confectionery company is focusing on its most popular products to reduce complexity.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 1, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for supply chains

The president's requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.

By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022

Food companies turn to AI to taste test products, drive innovation

From cutting sugar to discovering new flavors, manufacturers such as Conagra and Danone are using the technology to get products to market faster and gain a competitive advantage.

By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2022

FedEx names Raj Subramaniam to succeed Fred Smith as CEO

Smith, the company's founder, will become executive chairman, ending a highly influential era as CEO.

By Max Garland • March 29, 2022

FedEx Supply Chain closing four facilities as customer contracts expire

The closures will affect more than 450 employees working in California, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, per state records.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2022

Nordstrom hires off-price vets to bolster Rack supply chain

The company's discount banner is focusing on improving inventory flow "optimizing our supply chain," according to its CEO.

By Kaarin Moore • March 24, 2022

Lack of recycled resin could challenge company sustainability goals

Many brands have plans to increase recycled content in their packaging by 2025. But supply will likely outstrip demand.

By Megan Quinn • March 23, 2022

Blockchain drives transparency in the supply chain

Adopters face marketing, data and governance challenges before they can reap the technology's full benefits.

By Jen A. Miller • March 22, 2022

Walmart hiring 50K more workers to boost operations

The retailer added a record of nearly 4,500 truck drivers to its private fleet last year as it accelerates hiring efforts during the pandemic.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2022

Stop kicking the can: Why companies must think long term to solve supply chain challenges

Traditionally, the relationship between supply chain and finance teams hasn't been one of proactive collaboration. Learn how this partnership can lead to their supply chain becoming more resilient, flexible and predictive over time.

By David Petrucci, Managing Director Supply Chain Global Leader and Tim Bulman, Managing Director Business Performance Improvement • March 21, 2022

5 warehouse delivery challenges crowdsourcing helps solve

Here's how crowdsourced delivery changes the equation with on-demand, cost-effective and scalable solutions.

March 21, 2022

Amazon is slowing down its fulfillment center spend. What's next?

Heightened demand put Amazon's distribution buildout into overdrive. To speed up delivery and limit costs, it will have to invest more.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2022

Digital twins break free of industrial roots

The demand for digital twins is catching on as more businesses use the technology to improve processes and optimize operations.

By Allen Bernard • March 15, 2022

FedEx Express taps Richard Smith, son of founder, as next CEO

High demand, fleet electrification and pivotal contract negotiations are on the docket for FedEx Express. Now, Smith is preparing to take the lead. 

By Max Garland • March 11, 2022

Coors Light to begin phasing out 6-pack plastic rings

Molson Coors will spend $85 million to start the transition to cardboard-wrap carriers for the brew while upgrading machinery so its entire North American portfolio can use the material by the end of 2025.

By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2022

'Price-wage spiral' boosting inflation: Moody's

CFOs confront the harshest inflationary pressures in decades, with supply bottlenecks and labor market pressures persisting.

By Jim Tyson • March 9, 2022

Here to stay: Supply chains gear up for investments in AI

A DHL and Honeywell executive lay out how artificial intelligence is shifting relationships with customers and robotics technology.

By Jen A. Miller • March 8, 2022

Size matters: How Walmart and Target dominated amid disruption, inflation

Both retailers leaned on their scale to get goods on shelves and keep prices low, at least relative to the industry. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2022

Target plans $5B investment in operations, including new distribution centers

The retailer will add stores and sortation centers to add capacity and strengthen its omnichannel capabilities.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2022

Stellantis builds EV capacity with battery supplier partnerships

Soaring demand for parts has prompted suppliers and their customers to invest billions of dollars in capacity expansion projects.

By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2022

Longtime UPS technology chief to retire

Juan Perez, chief information and engineering officer, spent 32 years at UPS, embedding technology across lines of business.

By Naomi Eide • March 3, 2022