Sportwear brand On taps warehouse drones

The retailer has partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to improve fulfillment operations and inventory visibility.

By Kelly Stroh • June 18, 2024

Gap Inc., H&M, others join initiative to decarbonize fashion supply chain

The Future Supplier Initiative will provide brands with financing models and technical support to help their suppliers transition to low carbon technologies and solutions.

By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2024

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

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MGP Ingredients taps Mars Petcare veteran to lead operations

David Colyott joins the distilled spirits producer after a rocky few months that included net income drops and the closure of a Kansas distillery.

By Philip Neuffer • June 18, 2024

Insource or outsource fulfillment? Companies weigh cost vs. control

Business size, growth trajectory, distribution costs and customer service needs are among the top factors to consider, experts say.

By Max Garland • June 14, 2024

Advance Auto Parts maps out unified distribution network

The facilities will function as replenishment nodes for the retailer, which is consolidating two separate networks to boost efficiency.

By Kelly Stroh • June 13, 2024

China bans US meat exports from major West Coast logistics facility, disrupting shipping

The trade action has become a pain point for beef, pork and poultry exporters who rely on the cold storage hub to move goods out of the Port of Oakland.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 13, 2024

McDonald’s names next chief supply chain officer for North America

Cesar Piña, a 10-year veteran of the company, will succeed Bob Stewart and focus on supply chain resiliency and sustainability.

By Philip Neuffer • June 13, 2024

Rockwell Automation taps Nvidia to bring AI to its bots

The automation company will use the chipmaker’s software in its Otto autonomous mobile robots meant for manufacturing facilities.

By Kate Magill • June 12, 2024

FedEx layoffs: Cost cuts target up to 2,000 Europe jobs

The company aims to slash back-office and commercial roles and consolidate certain activities in the region.

By Max Garland • June 12, 2024

Nordstrom nears completion on West Coast fulfillment transition

By transitioning operations to an omnichannel center, the retailer is building on its efforts to lower fulfillment costs.

By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2024

Companies lean into SKU simplification

Unilever, Hain Celestial and other brands are thinking through their offerings to boost profits.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 11, 2024

DHL eCommerce’s Texas distribution center relocation boosts throughput

The Irving facility includes a loop sorter equipped to process double the units it could handle in Grand Prairie.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 11, 2024

Getting granular: 3 ways traceability supports sustainability

Discover how end-to-end traceability can offer a win-win: financial benefit and a more sustainable supply chain.

June 10, 2024

Canada border agent strike averted, for now

The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024

Alaska Airlines names new VP of strategic sourcing and supply chain

Justin Neff will build sourcing and aircraft management best practices, engine acquisitions and maintenance support agreements.

By Kelly Stroh • June 7, 2024

Sriracha shortage: Supply chain woes strike Huy Fong Foods again

The popular hot-sauce maker has notified wholesalers of a production halt that will last for months, citing issues with the chile crop this year.

By Alexandra Frost • June 7, 2024

Shippers, agencies plan for full return of Baltimore-bound cargo

Shipping lines have already resumed some services while federal agencies work with stakeholders to coordinate plans.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2024

Estée Lauder globally deploys new integrated business planning process

The process will leverage artificial intelligence and other recently adopted technology to improve inventory forecast accuracy, per executives.

By Kelly Stroh • June 6, 2024

Home Depot expands same-day delivery with Instacart

The move is part of the home improvement retailer’s plan to expand its e-commerce capabilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 5, 2024

Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say

Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.

By Carolyn Crist • June 5, 2024

Amazon Labor Union affiliates with Teamsters

The new affiliation comes as the union has ramped up efforts to organize the retail giant's workers in the past few years.

By Larry Avila • June 4, 2024

AutoZone ups availability with growing distribution network

The auto parts retailer is leveraging its existing network to carry more inventory while nearing completion of additional facilities.

By Kelly Stroh • June 4, 2024

Walmart opens access to off-site customer journey insights for suppliers

Digital Landscapes enables users to analyze engagement trends and track traffic sources to better evaluate strategies.

By Chris Kelly • June 4, 2024

LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says

Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries. 

By Kathryn Moody • June 4, 2024

How small business supply chains can keep up with large companies

A broader supplier base and new technology investments are among the measures SMBs can leverage to mitigate disruptions.

By Sri Rama Yashaswi Peesapati • June 3, 2024