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Amazon launches in-store pickup, local delivery option for businesses
The new services expand the company's omnichannel scope and offer sellers more fulfillment options
By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 22, 2021 -
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P&G shifts suppliers, product formulas to avoid supply chain issues
The maker of Olay and Crest says a global supplier base has allowed it to optimize costs and "overcome short-term challenges," according to CFO Andre Schulten.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 22, 2021 -
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Robotics, conveyor belts and software become staples of the warehouse as e-commerce grows.
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JB Hunt banks on new intermodal equipment to speed supply chains
Shippers and retailers tell J.B. Hunt they have a "pent-up need to increase" inventories across their systems, CEO John Roberts said.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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DoorDash, UNFI partner on last-mile grocery delivery
The arrangement helps DoorDash grow its last-mile delivery portfolio while expanding UNFI's non-restaurant business.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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Companies lean on automation tech amid hiring crunch
Automation won't solve everything on its own, but it's part of the mix of strategies C-suite employers are using to meet their staffing needs.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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PepsiCo to boost wearable technology use after Frito-Lay workers see injury reductions
Thousands of Frito-Lay employees cut back on improper lifting and posture when using a device that alerted them to unsafe movements, reducing strain and sprain injuries by 19%, a Kinetic study said.
By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Walmart and Target say they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze
The retail giants outlined proactive measures they have taken to get goods into the country and onto shelves. For their smaller peers, the pressure is tighter.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises
A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Sponsored by West MonroeLearning to live with the manufacturing and distribution labor shortage
Industrial business leaders must find ways to maximize their existing workforce through better technology, more accurate labor management, and improved flexibility and retention practices.
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Lineage Logistics adds 790K pallet positions with latest acquisition
The company has been on an acquisition spree as it seeks to expand its services. Now, Kloosterboer Group will expand its cold storage capabilities.
By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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ArcBest's MoLo acquisition bolsters presence in crowded freight brokerage market
MoLo's expertise on truckload brokerage has helped the company maintain high service metrics in a volatile market.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Kroger steps up same-day delivery with new automated fulfillment centers
The grocer is adding more fulfillment facilities powered by technology partner Ocado as it looks to increase the coverage and speed of its delivery services.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Electric forklifts gain ground in warehouses, manufacturing facilities
Advances in electric battery technology offer facilities longer runtimes, fast charging and hassle-free maintenance — at a higher price than alternatives.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Top retailers will establish robot resource departments as demand grows: Gartner
Further investment in robots is one way companies are boosting fulfillment center productivity, as orders get processed closer to the point of delivery in a new era for retailers.
By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Lamb Weston passes on freight costs as rate inflation continues
Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.
By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Major paint supplier looks to overcome resin shortages with new Texas facility
RPM International said it lost 300 production days after a February winter storm and an explosion at a major supplier led to shortages. Now, it's purchasing assets to add resilience.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Companies report rising inflation in freight, raw materials: Gartner
After failing to make long-term investments in their supply chain at the start of the pandemic, many organizations are staring down eroding margins and higher costs.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Steel and roofing materials shortage hamstrings construction industry
Rising costs, tight supplies and months-long lead times have pushed companies to delay projects or find substitutes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 07, 2021 -
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How PepsiCo harnesses data to help retailers increase sales
The company's Pepviz platform uses analytics, data science and other tools to ensure a store is carrying the right product mix and optimizing shelf space.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 07, 2021 -
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'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain
Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 05, 2021 -
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Semiconductor shortage, lean inventories stifle memory chip demand
Micron, a memory chip maker, says its inventory is at its lowest level in years and its customers are also short on components.
By Max Garland • Oct. 05, 2021 -
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USPS moves forward with extended delivery times despite concerns
A regulator said it was worried the shift would lead to deteriorating service. The Postal Service said the opposite will happen.
By Max Garland • Oct. 05, 2021 -
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Retailers market supply chain training amid hiring push
Companies like Walmart and Target are investing in their upskilling infrastructure to complement a difficult hiring season.
By Alejandra Salgado , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 05, 2021 -
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Stressed supply chain turns into silver lining for UNFI
Keeping retailers stocked has "been a roller-coaster ride," one executive said. But the food distributor's purchasing capabilities have helped it gain more business.
By Jeff Wells , Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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AutoZone to add 20 'mega hubs' for store replenishment
The expanded stores would carry more than 100,000 SKUs and help fulfill orders for the surrounding area.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2021
