Treating supply chain as a cost center leaves value on the table

A survey from Accenture found the department is seldom involved in new technology investment decisions, which hinders strategic execution.

By Edwin Lopez • May 16, 2018

OEM-supplier relationships slump in 2018

If supplier relations aren't a priority, profit margins and competitiveness may decrease while supply chain risk increases.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 16, 2018

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Walmart sourcing executive lands at Target

William Foudy has more than 25 years of experience in the sourcing industry and has led international teams for brands including Adidas and Nike.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2018

Warehouse robotics are catching on, but to a limited scale

Tough ROI calculations, cost and implementation barriers mean the top adapters of the new tech are logistics providers, while others lag behind.

By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2018

Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations

Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.

By Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018

To survive the apocalypse, retailers must think of retail as a service

Adapting to consumer demands is the new focus of the retail supply chain, according to the D3 Retail Supply Chain Summit in New York.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018

Warehouse recruiters get creative as labor crunch tightens

Far more than a talent crisis, the U.S. is facing a labor shortage — and that's limiting supply chain productivity.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 15, 2018

Target tests more frequent, tailored deliveries to stores

The mass merchant's latest pilot aims to cut its replenishment cycle from days to hours while reducing inventory at stores, especially small-format ones.

By Corinne Ruff • May 14, 2018

Sears finds niche as brick-and-mortar resource for Amazon

The company's tire installation deal with Amazon mirrors its symbiotic relationship with other e-tailers looking for a brick-and-mortar presence. 

By Rich Weissman • May 14, 2018

KFC recovers from DHL disruption, but at a cost

The supply disruption led to 2% lower same-store sales and cost 5% in operating profit in the first quarter.

By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2018

Fire at Ford suppliers plant disrupts best-selling F-150, temporary layoffs expected

Supply chain risk is anything that disrupts continuity of supply, and a disruption in a tightly attuned chain can have massive ripple effects.

By Rich Weissman • May 10, 2018

Blockchain baffles pharma supply chains

At an event hosted by the Center for Supply Chain Studies, the FDA, biopharma industry and blockchain service providers gathered to discuss practical implementation for the drug supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 8, 2018

E-tail pioneer QVC refashions its supply chain in digital age

Amazon and Walmart may dominate the e-commerce conversation, but the third largest multiple product-category e-tailer has been selling direct-to-consumer for decades.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 8, 2018

12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018

Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2018

Toyota announces autonomous vehicle research facility

The new site will recreate urban environments to test AVs safely and improve the technology.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 7, 2018

Crab industry labor shortage upsets supply chain

Agricultural businesses such as the crabbing industry that depend on seasonal labor to meet harvest targets have been feeling the pinch of labor shortage.

By Rich Weissman • May 7, 2018

30 minutes with Rent the Runway's CEO

Jennifer Hyman is leading retail into the sharing economy with well-oiled logistics and a truly disruptive model — one where customers are encouraged not to buy anything.

By Corinne Ruff • May 7, 2018

Prepared foods lead Tyson's Q2 sales, but transportation costs drag on earnings

The Arkansas-based protein company also announced plans to reduce about 550 corporate jobs at its headquarters and Cincinnati and Chicago offices.

By Cathy Siegner • May 7, 2018

Airport projects could hit $70B by 2021

Experts say that U.S. airports have exhausted their short-term modernization strategies and must now invest in major renovations or new construction to accommodate more passengers and new technology. 

By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2018

Carriers, pilots clash over failed labor negotiation

Due to the rise of e-commerce, a capacity crunch and shortage of pilots adds mounting pressure to labor negotiations for pilots.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 4, 2018

What does the future of in-store payments look like?

Most major retailers are adopting scan-and-go options, but just walk out technology, facial recognition and personalization are all likely to guide the future of the tech.

By Corinne Ruff • May 4, 2018

Supply chain operations positions command higher salaries

According to an exclusive report which APICS provided to Supply Chain Dive, most supply chain professionals saw a 3% salary increase in 2017.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 4, 2018

Hotels swap tiny shampoo bottles for bulk dispensers to cut costs

While the move may cause some supply chain disruption, hotels are convinced the move will improve quality, customer service and cost savings.

By Rich Weissman • May 3, 2018

Gibson owes suppliers, other creditors more than $11M

The famed guitar-maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, but will remain in business under different leadership.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Updated May 3, 2018

Boeing's acquisition of KLX could upend the aerospace supply chain

The acquisition could intensify risk in the aerospace supply chain, as Boeing seeks to be the controlling industry player.

By Rich Weissman • May 2, 2018