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Supply chains stick with lean methods despite inventory woes
Growing demand and flat inventory growth led the inventory-to-sales ratio to drop to 1.23 in March, the lowest ever recorded.
By Matt Leonard • June 1, 2021 -
Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina
An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers.
By Matt Leonard • May 26, 2021 -
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Foot Locker: Stage is set for inventory improvement as port congestion eases
The company's inventory level was down 30% in its most recent quarter compared to a year ago, when store closures led to a build-up of inventory.
By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021 -
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VF Corp, following efforts to decrease inventory, ends the year with levels down 18%
Vans is in comeback mode, but Europe's pandemic troubles and questions around inventory remain bumps in the road.
By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2021 -
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Casper sidesteps product shortage with third-party manufacturers
The company's CEO expects its manufacturing base to be a "critical benefit" as sourcing improves long-term.
By A.B. Brown • May 20, 2021 -
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Target taps into tech acquisitions as it expands supply chain network
The retailer will rely on software from Grand Junction and Deliv to pick carriers and create routes from its distribution and sortation centers.
By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2021 -
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Industry group warns pallet prices up 400% amid shortage
Demand for pallets stems from retailers and grocers restocking, while pallet manufacturers face supply constraints and rising material costs.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 20, 2021 -
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Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts
The retailer increased inventory 16% and is adjusting its fulfillment network as e-commerce sales grow.
By Matt Leonard • May 19, 2021 -
Yeti works to improve stockouts with inventory down 9%
The company expects elevated freight costs throughout the year as it rebuilds inventories.
By Matt Leonard • May 17, 2021 -
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Amazon embarks on 75K hiring push to accommodate logistics growth
The retailer is offering competitive pay and sign-on bonuses, as well as COVID-19 vaccine incentives.
By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2021 -
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Retailers double tech investments to make supply chains faster: report
The enhancement of supply chain and omnichannel capabilities continues to drive funding as retailers approach a post-pandemic world, according to CB Insights.
By Maria Monteros • May 13, 2021 -
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Logistics meets marketing: Fast and free shipping promotions need supply chain on board
Data sharing between the departments maintains low costs and customer loyalty.
By Jen A. Miller • May 13, 2021 -
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Under Armour restricts inventory despite high demand
The company's strategy is to limit low-demand products, thereby boosting the margins it may need to resist future supply chain shocks.
By A.B. Brown • May 11, 2021 -
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Partnership gives grocers on-demand access to order picking workforce
The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021 -
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Deep DiveRFID's e-commerce growth spurt
The need for visibility drove companies to invest in solutions for their complete supply chain while Adidas is using the technology to verify provenance.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 4, 2021 -
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Amazon's logistics build-out yields more data, accurate delivery estimates
The investment is expensive, but the company says it has resulted in better information on delivery patterns, which it passes on to customers in the form of delivery time estimates.
By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2021 -
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Starbucks says it will help distribution partners struggling with labor shortages
Delayed or disrupted fulfillment from distribution centers to stores are possible if Starbucks-delivery partners can't find the labor they need to move goods.
By A.B. Brown • April 30, 2021 -
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How the pandemic changed retail supply chains
Whether sales were up or down, retail supply chain leaders knew one thing was clear: Strategies had to change.
April 26, 2021 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond revamps supply chain with a tech stack and 4 warehouses
Regional distribution centers are the first step in cutting down store replenishment time from a "noncompetitive" 35 days to under 10 days, the COO said.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 20, 2021 -
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Walmart invests in autonomous vehicle startup Cruise
The venture will help the retailer's goals of developing a last-mile delivery system that's fast, low-cost and scalable.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 19, 2021 -
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Retail supply chains and consumers are at a crossroads with returns
Do retailers need a C-suite position to manage reverse logistics?
By Kaarin Moore • April 19, 2021 -
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How the pandemic impacted demand at FedEx, Clorox and C&S Wholesale
Companies across industries began to shift operations in early 2020, as signs pointed to changes in demand and consumer habits.
By Matt Leonard • April 14, 2021 -
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Walmart establishes supplier policy to protect pollinators
The retailer outlined new guidelines for fresh produce suppliers, along with sharing how it plans to combat habitat loss.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2021 -
GreyOrange, Tompkins Robotics team up on 'zero walk' fulfillment
The system eliminates the need to release orders in waves, as in a typical goods-to-person system, instead allowing real-time order fulfillment.
By Matt Leonard • April 13, 2021 -
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Conagra incurs $15M in supply chain costs to keep up with demand
The company bypassed the distribution network it normally relies on and instead shipped directly from the plant or a single distribution center to the customers.
By Matt Leonard • April 13, 2021
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