Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025

Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences. 

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 9, 2025

Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17

Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2025

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation

Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 8, 2025

FedEx Supply Chain lays off 70 employees at multi-client facility

The workforce reduction in Pennsylvania comes after a customer chose to not renew its contract with the 3PL.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 7, 2025

Lockheed Martin taps next chief supply chain officer

Abby Lilly will focus on streamlining the defense technology manufacturer’s processes and strengthening supplier partnerships.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2025

Why better supply chain visibility is critical in 2025

Optimizing supply chains will be crucial this year, but is your manufacturing operation ready to take on the challenge?

Jan. 6, 2025

Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 2, 2025

Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains

The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025

Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush

The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

Nordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.

The accounting practice can interfere with merchandising and pricing decisions while also muddying the picture on inventory shrink, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024

Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest rate despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 19, 2024

Duluth Trading ramps up automated fulfillment center usage

The workwear retailer leaned more on its Georgia facility during the holiday season after closing a location in Iowa.

By Max Garland • Dec. 18, 2024

Amazon faces Senate probe, strike threats over warehouse safety allegations

“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 18, 2024

Babybel cheese producer improves supply chain planning with AI

Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 17, 2024

How FLOW impacted supply chains in 2024

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 17, 2024

Couche-Tard to service 1,600 US c-stores via new ‘hybrid’ distribution centers

The retailer plans to contract many operations at these three centers to third-party logistics companies.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 17, 2024

Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery

The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2024

Truffle company expands Connecticut distribution center

Italy-based Sabatino’s new hub will handle production, packaging and shipping of goods like oil and seasonings.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 16, 2024

Dollar General names exec to oversee distribution center strategy

Kevin Pinchon, a former supply chain leader at HD Supply, joins other recent executive hires made by the retailer.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 12, 2024

Need a de minimis strategy? Here are 4 questions every shipper should ask.

Shipping using Section 321 is not a good idea for every e-commerce company, logistics experts say.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 12, 2024

Chewy peak season aided by automation

The pet e-tailer’s automated fulfillment centers improved productivity during its highest order period.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 10, 2024

Dollar General scales back on temporary warehouses

The discount retailer plans to rely more on self-owned distribution centers to boost performance and capacity.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2024

Utz Brands opens Pennsylvania logistics hub

The 650,000-square-foot facility is able to handle more than 1 billion pounds of product annually, the company estimates.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2024

Navigating promotional pricing for increased customer engagement

For better promotional pricing, technology matters. Navigate different strategies from SPS Commerce.

Dec. 9, 2024

S&S Activewear deploys over 200 distribution center robots

The autonomous picking solutions aim to increase production output at two facilities in Nevada and Pennsylvania.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 6, 2024