Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs

The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024

Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center

The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024

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

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As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024

Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push

The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.

By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024

Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2024

DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI

The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers. 

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 12, 2024

4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024

Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs

The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 11, 2024

How suppliers can help brands’ extended producer responsibility transition

Representatives from General Mills, Clorox and McCormick & Co. discussed how companies are pushing for decarbonization via packaging changes at Pack Expo International. 

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2024

How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2024

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024

Why a new FedEx facility uses automation but not robotics

Secondary 25, housed in the Memphis World Hub, still needs employees to help move bulky packages as technological improvements boost throughput.

By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024

True Value preps for Oregon warehouse closure amid bankruptcy

The hardware retailer could begin closing the regional distribution center on Dec. 7, with the shutdown impacting 98 employees.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2024

DOL guidelines for workplace AI center employee needs, job quality

The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 5, 2024

Hasbro’s supply chain overhaul leads 2024 cost savings

The toy and game company’s long-term transformation plan has focused heavily on reducing inventory, a trend that continued in Q3.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 4, 2024

Levi Strauss seeks decarbonized supply chain

The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 4, 2024

Skechers’ Q3 inventory spike doesn’t dim peak season outlook

The shoemaker is seeing overstock in China and in-transit, but the company can move products across markets as needed.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 4, 2024

Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover

CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.

By Max Garland • Nov. 1, 2024

Mercedes-Benz seeks circularity with new battery recycling plant

With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024

Wayfair to close returns center in Kentucky

Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.

By Max Garland • Oct. 31, 2024

3M pushes for better delivery performance

The manufacturer is pursuing a 90% or higher on-time, in-full rate as it battles supply chain inefficiencies across its vast network.

By Max Garland • Oct. 30, 2024

We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention

Limiting innovation to last-mile delivery is stifling more substantial supply chain transformation, says Zero100's VP of research.

By Lauren Acoba • Oct. 30, 2024

Dawn Foods names new supply chain SVP

Ahmet Hepdogan will oversee procurement, distribution services and supply chain for the bakery ingredients distributor.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2024

Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 29, 2024

Giant Eagle initiates warehouse management system upgrades

The grocery retailer is now using a cloud-based platform at three distribution centers, with plans to expand to the rest of its network by next summer.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2024