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How P&G created a 'ready for anything' supply chain

For the last decade, CPG giant Proctor and Gamble has been on a mission to use technology to take the guesswork out of disaster response. 

Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season

Storm outages and disruptions to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport "may cause ripple effects" through global supply chains, according to a DHL Resilience360 report.

Blackstone bets on warehousing market with $18.7B logistics deal

In the deal, Blackstone will gain 179 million square feet of urban logistics assets from GLP at a time when such spaces are increasingly in demand.

US announces tariffs on all imports from Mexico starting June 10

Tariffs on Mexico throw a wrench into what seemed to be smooth sailing for ratification of the USMCA.

UPDATED: May 31, 2019 at 10:12 a.m.

Dollar stores prepare to pass on new tariffs to shoppers

On recent earnings calls, both retailers touted their teams' ability to mitigate list three tariffs, even after the increase from 10% to 25% on May 10. But list four is another story. 

Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

UPDATED: May 31, 2019 at 3:57 p.m.

Dollar General to open 3 new warehouses for fresh program

CEO Todd Vasos said the benefits are already evident through better in-stock status and lower cost of goods. 

Deloitte forecasts slower growth in warehouse market

The report says the slowdown will be driven by more industrial space becoming available, but not everyone agrees with this assessment.

FedEx Logistics to launch HBCU employment program in Mississippi

As concerns about a growing digital skills gap emerge in the logistics and supply chain fields, firms like FedEx are opening more avenues to get young, savvy talent into their recruitment pipelines.

Majority of warehouse workers make more than $12 per hour

In current labor conditions, operations managers must offer better benefits than their competitors to attract and retain talent. 

The last yard: The final logistics frontier

The last yard takes an item not just to the porch or the shipping dock, but to the refrigerator, the sales floor or a specific spot on the manufacturing plant line where it will be used.

Dick's CEO: Impact of new tariffs unknown despite tranche 4 exposure

Assuming the implementation of tranche four, Dick's total tariff exposure will go from 5% of inventory to 38%, according to a J.P. Morgan analysis.

FedEx Ground to deliver 7 days a week year-round

The 3PL has slowly but surely expanded its delivery days and times, pointing to the growing volumes of e-commerce parcels it must handle.

Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group

The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade. 

CMA CGM ups cost-cutting intensity, streamlines routes

The carrier plans to use the tactics of simplified service, technological improvements and reduced energy consumption to save $1.5 billion in operating costs.

Nearly 90% of manufacturing companies struggle to fill jobs

The industry's hiring challenges stem from tech advancements, baby boomer retirements and misconceptions about manufacturing jobs, Score said.

How reverse mentoring closes the supply chain skills gap

As digital natives enter the workforce, supply chains put a new twist on mentorship, letting younger employees teach their seasoned peers some new tricks. 

Nestlé streamlines procurement, manufacturing to save $1B

At a time when many global CPG players are shedding lines of business in the name of efficiency, Nestlé is opting to do the dirty work of streamlining its massive multinational operation.

Tesla supplier sues for alleged $1.8M in unpaid bills

This lawsuit adds to the suspicion among suppliers that Tesla's cash flow issues will get in the way of their pay.

New tariffs could imperil Best Buy, Dick's and Bed Bath & Beyond

J.P. Morgan looks at which retailers would lose the most in a "disaster" scenario after the Trump Administration's latest trade salvos.

Trade war unpredictability has ocean shippers, carriers bracing for the worst

Freight volumes are expected to decline if the fourth list of tariffs is approved and the deadlock between Washington and Beijing deepens, according to an analysis by Drewry.

Estée Lauder to work with 1K farmers on palm oil cultivation

Working directly with the farms will allow Estée Lauder to form a relationship with the suppliers at the base of the palm oil supply chain. 

Target cuts costs 40% through store fulfillment

As the retailer continues its store-centric fulfillment model, it will require strong inventory management practices to ensure the right balance of SKUs are available in stores to meet consumer demand.

Goldman Sachs ups the odds of no-deal Brexit as May resigns

The British Chambers of Commerce said the uncertain climate surrounding Brexit has hurt the U.K.'s reputation as a good place to do business.

Best Buy 'actively engaged' as US seeks input on list 4 tariffs

The company is focused on being a part of the discussion about proposed tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports, not on forecasting its impact, executives said on an earnings call this week.