US, EU advance collaboration efforts on manufacturing

The FDA has agreed to share more complete confidential information per the terms of a freshly inked agreement with other regulatory bodies.

By Jacob Bell • Aug. 24, 2017

What freight brokers need to know about the new food safety rules

Shippers, carriers and brokers are all affected by the FDA's new regulations regarding food transport, which seek to eliminate waste and contamination.

By Todd Bryant • Aug. 24, 2017

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Rural employment increases but manufacturing jobs decline

Modern manufacturing methods require more highly skilled workers, which when combined with a lack of education, leads to a talent shortage in the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 24, 2017

Best Buy to adopt chemical reduction program

To mitigate risk and perhaps to comply with the new DJSI standards, Best Buy is revamping its chemical reduction program to reduce its chemical footprint and phase out "chemicals of concern."

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 24, 2017

A buyer's guide to navigating supply chains

From choosing suppliers and sources to managing business relationships, here's what buyers need to know.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 22, 2017

Brother begins printer ink delivery service

The manufacturer breaks into the direct-to-consumer delivery model with a new service triggered by low printer ink to deliver Brother ink and toner straight to consumers' doors.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 22, 2017

Retailers struggle to hire for their warehouses

Workers are shying away from jobs posted by struggling retailers, which could become a big problem for retailers come peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 21, 2017

Robots flood Midwestern manufacturing hubs

The manufacturing talent shortage may be attributed in part to a lack of interest from potential workers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 21, 2017

Target expands Restock next-day delivery service

Omnichannel services like Restock helped boost the retailer's sales in the second quarter, but they’re also cutting into the bottom line.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Freight booms, subscription delivery services buckle

The freight industry continues to leave the Great Recession in its rearview mirror, Fiat Chrysler joins the self-driving car race and the Port of LA is looking into a new staging facility. 

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 18, 2017

Sycamore to spin off Staples retail business

In a recent SEC filing, the office supplies seller said its U.S. and Canadian retail operations would be split off from the more profitable and healthy corporate sales unit. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2017

Maersk expects $1B profit this year despite cyberattack

In its quarterly statement, Maersk said the attack's fallout could amount to financial damages of $200 to $300 million, but it expects a swift and full recovery.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 17, 2017

Costco coughs up $19.4M in damages for selling fake Tiffany rings

In an attempt to alleviate cost pressures, Costco opted to counterfeit a well-known luxury brand.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 17, 2017

Auto suppliers: While popularity grows, EV trend still in need of a charge

Internal combustion cars are still more profitable, and Magna predicts re-chargable vehicles will only represent 3% to 6% of the market in 2025.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 16, 2017

Trump signs executive order to streamline infrastructure approvals

The order rolls back environmental regulations and calls for federal review of "new major infrastructure projects" to be reduced to roughly two years.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 15, 2017

Target to acquire same-day delivery company Grand Junction

The San Francisco-based company could help Target compete by connecting inventory to established local and regional delivery operations.  

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2017

More grocers may consolidate as competition intensifies

Traditional grocers struggle to streamline distribution and supply chains and keep costs low while business booms for wholesalers and discount grocers.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 15, 2017

How Nike survived a cash flow crisis

The company succeeded by streamlining and growing supply chain finance, writes Tom Roberts of PrimeRevenue.

By Tom Roberts • Aug. 15, 2017

Supply chain stress could cause a limited iPhone 8 release

Apple has struggled with various suppliers this year, but the new iPhone 7s/Plus and iPhone 8 releases are still on track for September.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 11, 2017

Ports are about to get even bigger — and higher tech

Port operators are adding new technology, extra capacity and even mixed-use developments to monetize unused land and increase revenue.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017

How to navigate labeling in a highly regulated, competitive marketplace

As a new FDA requirement goes into effect, manufacturers may struggle to sift through their labeling options without compromising cost efficiency and growth.

By Laura Johnson • Aug. 10, 2017

Toyota, Mazda to open new US plant as states court new jobs

The automakers are capitalizing a favorable political environment for greater incentives, while preparing for a future that features electric vehicles.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 10, 2017

With unemployment low, grocery delivery services fight to retain workers

Instacart and Postmates are among the gig-economy companies offering perks, bonuses and other enticements to attract and keep employees.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2017

Labor risk prevails through the supply chain

Workers are the backbone of every supply chain, but labor doesn't come without risk.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 7, 2017

How in-store robots could help improve retail efficiency

Three St. Louis grocery stores deployed a robot to help collect shelf data three times a day with the aim of minimizing stock problems.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 4, 2017