Fastenal shares contingency plans for hurricane season

The industrial and supply solutions company has hurricane specific supplies stocked in four major distribution centers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 26, 2024

Shein reports 2 cases of child labor in its supply chain

The fast fashion giant discovered the cases last year and suspended orders from the manufacturers pending “appropriate remediation.”

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 26, 2024

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Powell says ‘time has come’ for rate cut, cites weakening labor market

The Fed chair did not indicate the size of a coming interest rate reduction, keeping alive a debate on how far policymakers will cut borrowing costs.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 26, 2024

US LBM names SVP of supply chain

Jeff Wood will lead the specialty building material distributor’s sourcing and procurement strategies, as well as supply chain operations.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2024

AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility

The Bud Light brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs and comes after it reported a decline in beer volumes earlier this month.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2024

Adidas America faces almost $400K in fines over warehouse safety violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected the facility in 2021 and identified safety hazards that were still not corrected by a January 2024 visit.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2024

What to know about supply chain resiliency and uncertainty in 2024

Industry experts weigh in on AI, the election and other topics impacting shippers at Industry Dive’s virtual Supply Chain Outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 20, 2024

How J.C. Penney is using AI and machine learning in its supply chain

The department store retailer is investing heavily in new technology to improve productivity and upgrade its legacy systems.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 20, 2024

Employers plan 3.5% raises for 2025, Payscale data reveals

The projection follows a pattern of “softening in a cooler labor market,” the company said.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 15, 2024

Lamb Weston names new supply chain chief

Former REI exec Sylvia Wilks will lead the frozen food company’s manufacturing and procurement operations.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 15, 2024

Utz’s supply chain overhaul shrinks manufacturing network

The snack maker is focused on production and cost efficiency after shedding at least six plants in recent months.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 15, 2024

Mondelēz embarks on a $1.2B ERP, supply chain overhaul

The food and snack company plans to carry out the project over the next four years in partnership with SAP, Accenture and o9. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 15, 2024

Beyond nears reverse logistics partnership to aid vendors

The collaboration will help the company's Overstock brand maintain its asset-light supply chain, according to President Dave Nielsen.

By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024

Warehouse robot momentum faces cost, ROI challenges

Companies that invest in the pricey technology may need to wait two to three years on average to see a return on investment, market analyst Ash Sharma said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 13, 2024

Wendy’s co-op aims to integrate supply chain network

The fast food chain’s purchasing cooperative will use Palantir’s artificial intelligence platform to connect suppliers, distributors and restaurants.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 12, 2024

WK Kellogg plans $500M supply chain overhaul

The company is consolidating and updating its network, aiming at long-term margin gains.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 12, 2024

Aldi adding Instacart’s omnichannel tech to all US stores

The discounter is also rolling out the grocery technology company’s Caper Carts in Europe for the first time.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 12, 2024

GlobalFoundries works to normalize inventory after slow start to the year

The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it aims to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024

Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to relocate Missouri warehouse

The alcohol distributor is moving operations from the St. Louis area to a location near Kansas City.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 8, 2024

Hasbro’s supply chain overhaul is paying off

The toy and game maker said enhanced planning efforts have helped optimize inventory management.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 7, 2024

FLOW adds John Deere, Ace Hardware to its growing roster

The federal freight data-sharing platform now has 80 members, according to the Department of Transportation.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 7, 2024

NXP Semiconductors’ inventory woes persist amid slow auto demand

The company's revenue was down last quarter as its plan to normalize inventory levels takes longer than expected. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2024

FLOW aids GE Appliances’ fast-growing logistics network

Joining the federal platform is one piece of the appliance manufacturer's larger supply chain strategy, VP of Logistics Marcia Brey told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2024

Manufacturing enters ‘deeper slowdown period’ ahead of election: July PMI

Companies are hesitant to invest in new orders amid high interest rates and political uncertainty, dragging down the industry. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2024