The myth of supply chain management

Managers should be focused not only on minimizing costs, but securing the resiliency and elasticity of their supply chains.

By John Frechette and Dr. Ralph Sonenshine • July 11, 2022

Walmart nearly doubles coverage of InHome grocery delivery service

Seven new markets advance Walmart’s goal to expand InHome coverage from 6 million homes to 30 million homes.

By Max Garland • July 11, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Joann bolsters ocean carrier mix, capacity in preparation for holidays

After spending around $35.3 million to free up stranded containers last quarter, the craft retailer is also focused on controlling freight costs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 8, 2022

Waiting for 'Lady Day': A Billie Holiday book's supply chain saga

On the planned release date, pre-ordered copies sat inside a container aboard the Evergreen ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Their voyage offers a glimpse into today’s ocean freight challenges.

By Colin Campbell • July 7, 2022

Walmart GoLocal pushes deeper into food delivery with Local Express

Independent grocers and other users of Local Express' platform will have access to same-day shipping through the arrangement, a critical offering to satisfy on-demand orders.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2022

Walmart to levy a pickup and fuel charge on suppliers as transportation costs climb

The charges, starting Aug. 1, come as the retailer looks to pass on rising inflation costs that have dampened profits.

By Max Garland • July 6, 2022

Amazon cancels, delays wave of warehouse plans as e-commerce demand cools

Shifts in plans have affected at least 13 facilities, including locations in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee and California, according to local news reports.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2022

FedEx to consolidate stations, delivery routes in $2B operational overhaul

'Network 2.0' will boost collaboration between Express, Ground and Freight — three operating companies FedEx has long kept separate.

By Max Garland • June 29, 2022

Brands to continue higher airfreight spend despite added cost

The decision to ramp up airfreight is more about being decisive than about increasing weeks of supply, one executive said.

By Max Garland • June 27, 2022

Revlon scrambles to stabilize its supply in bankruptcy

The cosmetics giant is racing to pay suppliers and catch up on production so it can fill orders for the pending holiday season.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 27, 2022

FedEx's new CEO outlines profit-boosting strategy as demand wanes

The company is pursuing more higher value shipments as the surge in home delivery demand has cooled off. 

By Max Garland • June 24, 2022

Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns

The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 23, 2022

FedEx, FourKites partner on platform to track orders, optimize delivery

FourKites X will use FedEx data to help businesses better respond to shipping disruptions.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 22, 2022

Chassis constraints create 'unprecedented' situation at ports: TRAC Intermodal

Truckers are taking three times longer to return chassis than they did before the pandemic, the company says.

By Colin Campbell • June 22, 2022

Zara now charges for some returns. Will other retailers follow?

In some regions, customers pay a fee to return online purchases to third-party drop-off points. It may mark a turning point for companies.

By Kaarin Moore • June 17, 2022

Amazon drone delivery to take off in California

Amazon is still in talks with regulators for the permits it needs to deliver light packages in less than an hour.

By Max Garland • June 15, 2022

P&G taps Microsoft for cloud services to boost production efficiency

Pilot programs are already underway to improve diaper and paper towel manufacturing, the companies say.

By Colin Campbell • June 14, 2022

Uber Eats debuts nationwide food shipping

The platform is interested in creating a more robust end-to-end delivery proposition for merchants, an Uber executive said.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 13, 2022

'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit

The president warned carriers that new regulations could be coming as he called on Congress to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

By Colin Campbell , Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2022

USPS leans on multicloud strategy to meet coronavirus test kit demand

The Postal Service's feat required six surface transfer centers and a website that could withstand a massive traffic surge.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 10, 2022

Fresh Del Monte calls on 'non-traditional ports' to circumvent congestion

An executive with the company's ocean shipping arm, which counts Dole and Chiquita as customers, said the strategy has helped with schedule reliability.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 10, 2022

Chick-fil-A tests autonomous delivery in Austin, Texas

Refraction AI’s delivery robots could provide an advantage over bots like Kiwibot and Starship, which are smaller and tend to drive only on sidewalks.

By Julie Littman • June 9, 2022

Google harnesses Maps data as it enters last mile market

The tech giant has launched two tools for fleets as companies seek more efficient home delivery options. Experts differ on Google's next move.

By Max Garland • June 8, 2022

Monster leans on US sourcing to lower freight costs

The beverage maker had imported more aluminum cans last year to meet demand, but it came at a cost.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2022

Amazon chief to become Flexport CEO

Dave Clark has led teams that "built out Amazon’s transportation network from scratch," CEO Andy Jassy said of the departing executive.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 8, 2022