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Inflation Reduction Act encourages EV battery sourcing, production in North America

The law creates incentives that could require major shifts in critical mineral supply chains for U.S. automakers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022

PepsiCo to build its largest US beverage plant in Colorado

The facility, which will create 250 jobs, is expected to open next summer and make drinks including Gatorade, bubly, Rockstar and its namesake soda.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 17, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

Rising costs and logistics delays have led retailers to adapt to adversity. A selection of stories shows how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Hanes plans more SKU cuts to lower bloated inventory levels

The clothing brand's stock piled up after a May cyberattack left it unable to fulfill orders for weeks.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2022

Ball shutters beverage can plants as alcohol demand declines

"We need to meet the world where it’s at right now," said CEO Daniel Fisher.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 16, 2022

Amazon audit reveals wage, benefit issues at 40% of potential suppliers

The e-commerce giant said it has dedicated teams working with vendors on long-term corrective action plans.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 15, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

Tyson invests $180M to expand Illinois prepared foods plant

As demand for snacking and breakfast offerings grows, the company is adding seven lines to ramp up production of its Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm brands.

By Samantha Oller • Aug. 12, 2022

From Twinkies to Nutter Butters, lack of ingredients hampers snack food production

CPG giants are unable to produce popular items as supplier delays have left them waiting on key ingredients.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2022

Patent Pending: Ford floats drone-vehicle fleet, Walmart mulls mixing produce and dry goods shipments

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2022

Quiet Platforms launches delivery network with 40-plus carriers on tap

American Eagle's logistics arm is vying for growth with new delivery agreements and warehouse investments.

By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 10, 2022

Biden signs bill to bolster US semiconductor production

Semiconductor companies are already making plans to expand manufacturing.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2022

Supply chain exec joins Tupperware as company pursues turnaround

Jim Van Ingen will lead the company's manufacturing, procurement and distribution teams to reduce costs.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022

Clorox seeks ‘simpler and faster’ operating model to boost savings

Executives are targeting up to $100M in savings, though the initial transition will incur millions of dollars in costs.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 9, 2022

FedEx looks to boost automated parcel sortation with robotics deal

Eight facilities already have Berkshire Grey technology, but FedEx is eyeing greater expansion.

By Max Garland • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart acquires omnichannel tech specialist Volt Systems

The deal comes with technology aimed at vendor management, seamless shopping and anticipating demand. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2022

US supply chains need visibility and resiliency. Congress still hasn’t acted.

The baby formula shortage should have been reason enough to advance policy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • Aug. 9, 2022

Walmart cuts corporate roles as it focuses on supply chain

The retail giant eliminated more than 200 positions to invest further in areas including technology and e-commerce.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2022

Ashley Furniture opens first distribution center in the Pacific Northwest

The furniture retailer's 700,000-square-foot facility in Spanaway, Washington, will support e-commerce growth.

By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 8, 2022

Labor shortages challenge supply chains to automate while retaining employees and their trust

Supply chain difficulties and labor shortages have certainly been a top priority for businesses the past 2 years. But the two are not mutually exclusive.

By David Petrucci, Managing Director, Supply Chain Global Leader and Fran Maxwell, Managing Director, People Advisory and Organizational Change Global Leader • Aug. 8, 2022

Small candy makers rethink operations as supply chain issues bite

Sweets manufacturers are doing away with long-time traditions to weather labor shortages, high costs and unreliable ingredient deliveries.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 4, 2022

Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties

Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 3, 2022

Peloton outsources manufacturing in bid to simplify supply chain

The operational pivot comes months after the exercise bike maker laid off roughly 20% of its corporate workforce.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 2, 2022

UPS pilot program aims to deliver more packages in fewer stops

The initiative involves holding an order virtually until it can match another shipment going to the same address.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2022

Amazon launches same-day delivery for Pac-Sun, GNC and other retailers

The service partnership with other brands shows the e-commerce giant’s focus is increasingly on services for third parties.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 2, 2022

Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan

The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022