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Medline spends $500M to shore up inventory

The medical device company is also bolstering its distribution footprint as it seeks to ensure product availability.

Steelmakers idle manufacturing as oversupply dampens prices

Falling demand and rising input costs have created a “double whammy” for the industry, according to Stelco’s CEO.

Rail strike averted as employers, unions reach tentative deal

The deal is welcome relief for shippers who had warned that a shutdown of the nation's rail system would carry catastrophic impacts.

Updated Sept. 15, 2022

Bridgestone invests $42M for more sustainable tire production

The tire maker is scaling production of a rubber alternative by cultivating a latex-producing desert shrub.

Air cargo volumes continue dip, but ‘seller’s market’ may soon return: Clive

August's volume drop was softer than the declines seen in June and July, which could be an early sign of demand and rates picking up as peak season nears.

Kimberly-Clark appoints former 3M exec as chief supply chain officer

Tamera Fenske will help manage global procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, safety and sustainability.

As supply chain woes persist for school meals, districts get creative

Some districts are leasing warehouse space to store items for meal programs as they navigate shortages, according to a report by school nutrition advocates.

Amazon cancels, delays dozens of warehouses as it looks to rightsize capacity

The e-commerce giant is slowing its network expansion after excess capacity and less productive facilities saw billions of dollars in added costs.

UPS targets 100K seasonal hires ahead of peak

The carrier is not alone in conducting a hiring spree — the Postal Service announced plans Monday to hire 28,000 people for the peak season.

Off-price retailers shift tactics as inventory gluts squeeze the industry

Markdowns by large retailers have created a domino effect, placing new pressures on the model of stores like Burlington and Ross.

Amazon buys mechatronics firm to fold into robotics division

With Cloostermans, the retail giant intends to “more rapidly deploy solutions” that support employees, improve safety and cut packaging waste.

Savannah port tackles data visibility with new terminal operating system

The Georgia Ports Authority tapped Navis for an operating system as it prepares for continued growth.

Railroads cut service in preparation for potential strike

Shippers are calling on Congress to intervene if railroads cannot reach an agreement with two of the largest unions by the end of the week.

Inflation is a lot worse than it seems, as companies do not always pass on the costs

A small food manufacturer's experience in Texas outlines the difficult choices it takes to absorb rising costs, write three professors.

Equashield’s automated facility fulfills orders at ‘record pace’

The AI and machine learning technology at its production facility have helped improve accuracy, fill rates and product quality.

Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

Best Buy bucks the glut trend, boasting healthy inventory

The consumer electronics company saw inventory down 6% year-on-year in Q2.

Chipmaker faces heightened scrutiny over China exports

Nvidia is navigating new licensing requirements as the U.S. takes a more active approach to protecting advanced technologies.

Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey

Officials are rewriting the tariff after receiving input from ocean carriers.

Campbell sees improved supply after months of constraints

The company has worked to address labor and material shortages in recent months, helping it restart promotions across certain brands.

Inflation Reduction Act could shift EV battery composition: report

Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.

OnTrac and DHL’s e-commerce unit roll out peak season surcharges

The parcel carriers join larger competitors like FedEx and UPS in adding home delivery fees for shippers during the holidays.

Bird flu hits turkey supply ahead of Thanksgiving

More than 600,000 of the birds have been affected since mid-July as farmers start raising turkeys for the November holiday.

Safety issues incubate disaster in food and beverage supply chains

An Abbott formula recall and a Family Dollar rodent infestation underscore how systematic failures can compromise safety.

3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia.