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Harley-Davidson revamps inventory management, cuts production
The new plans are part of a broader restructuring strategy after Harley-Davidson's retail sales slid almost 27% compared to the same time last year.
By Matt Leonard • July 29, 2020 -
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OpinionGrocery supply chains must invest in automation as delivery becomes the norm
As grocers cut costs, smaller staffs will be stretched by increasing delivery demands. Technology can fill the gap, writes Avery Dennison VP Ryan Yost.
By Ryan Yost • July 28, 2020 -
Shippers eye struggling retail properties for conversion to last-mile, fulfillment centers
A shift to online shopping during the coronavirus outbreak has accelerated the trend of retailers retrofitting store properties for supply chain functions.
By Morgan Forde • July 28, 2020 -
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FreshDirect, Fabric to launch micro-fulfillment-powered grocery delivery in DC-area
Expanded service and a same-day offering will kick off later this year from a 10,000-square-foot setup inside a Maryland distribution facility.
By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2020 -
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Apple's 2030 roadmap to carbon neutrality focuses on product design, supplier base
The company plans to invest in emissions reduction technologies and carbon removal projects to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations, manufacturing, supplier base and product life cycles.
By Morgan Forde • July 23, 2020 -
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Home Depot leans on efficiency analysis for sustainable transport plan
"As we try and improve the efficiency of our supply chain, it actually results in massively better sustainability measures," the VP of transportation told Supply Chain Dive.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2020 -
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Walmart's planned South Carolina warehouse will increase Port of Charleston volume 5%
The $220 million, 3 million-square-foot facility will serve regional distribution centers that support about 850 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs.
By Matt Leonard • July 22, 2020 -
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Coca-Cola expands 'ruthless' SKU rationalization strategy to cut entire product lines
The beverage giant is in the process of discontinuing the Odwalla juice brand — a decision stemming from the SKU rationalization work the company has undertaken due to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2020 -
Maersk, Microsoft, Nike, Unilever, others form net-zero emissions initiative citing 'climate emergency'
Member companies have committed to sharing best practices across their value chains.
By Morgan Forde • July 21, 2020 -
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FedEx installs robotic arms for automated parcel sorting to handle rising e-commerce volume
The carrier is partnering with Yaskawa America and Plus One Robotics, starting with four robotic arms sorting small parcels in its Memphis hub.
By Morgan Forde • July 17, 2020 -
Asos works to restore warehouse throughput, build operational flexibility for peak
The retailer will incur roughly $5.7 million in costs related to pandemic operational requirements needed to keep workers safe while scaling capacity for peak.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 17, 2020 -
Port of LA: 2020 volume will be lowest since Great Recession
It took nearly a decade to see levels recover after the Great Recession. But the port is confident it won't take that long this time around.
By Matt Leonard • July 16, 2020 -
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Amazon preps for peak with restrictions on 3rd-party seller warehouse space
"Amazon is preparing for the 'worst,' which in this case it could be the best holiday season in a generation," Rick Watson, CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting, told Supply Chain Dive.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 14, 2020 -
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FDA releases food safety blueprint that uses tech to bolster visibility, recall tracking
Tech-enabled traceability, data tools, modernization and strengthening safety culture are ways the agency believes foodborne illnesses can be reduced.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 14, 2020 -
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ColumnPatent Pending: Can't sign for your package? Just let UPS track your phone's location
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
By Matt Leonard • July 10, 2020 -
Will sustainability take a backseat to COVID-19 challenges?
Procurement leaders from Danone, PepsiCo, L'Oreal and more see the practices and tools gained through sustainability work as assets in the battle against pandemic supply chain disruptions.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 9, 2020 -
Port of Los Angeles
NRF forecasts lowest peak season since 2014
U.S. ports handled 1.53 million TEUs in May, down 17% year over year. June is estimated at 1.69 million TEUs, down almost 6% compared to last year.
By Matt Leonard • July 9, 2020 -
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Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand climbs
To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores. It has also expanded its delivery partnership with Instacart.
By Jessica Dumont • July 2, 2020 -
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With stores closed, retailers supercharged omnichannel adoption
Curbside pickup and ship-from-store capabilities have become essential skills in the time of the coronavirus, leading retailers to launch new services at record pace.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 30, 2020 -
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McCormick will run 24-hour operations after pandemic-driven home cooking depletes inventories
Manufacturing capacity became "a pressure point," said McCormick's CEO, as demand surged and sales grew 26% year-over-year in the consumer segment.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 30, 2020 -
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Nike increases digital fulfillment capacity 3x due to pandemic
The retailer adjusted its inventory buying plans, canceled roughly 30% of pre-pandemic factory purchase orders and is highlighting its investment in demand sensing technology.
By Matt Leonard • June 26, 2020 -
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Sales plummeted 14% in April leaving companies with bulging inventories
The inventory-to-sales ratio paints a clear picture of the pandemic and the economic turmoil it has created across retail and manufacturing, leaving product to languish in stockrooms, destined for markdowns or donations.
By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2020 -
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OpinionCoronavirus and counterfeits: How supply chain leaders can protect their products and brands
It's dangerous to assume only healthcare products are impacted by counterfeiting during the pandemic, writes Andrew Stevens, a senior director analyst in Gartner's supply chain practice.
By Andrew Stevens • June 22, 2020 -
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Kroger's omnichannel investments pay off in Q1
The grocer credited tech investments for its ability to handle demand for delivery and pickup services.
By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2020 -
Designer Brands to trim vendor list to prep for post-pandemic landscape
Simplification is a watchword of supply chains post-lockdown, according to business executives across sectors.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 19, 2020
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