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Off-price retailers emerge as rare winners in trade war

Any business that can capitalize on uncertainty is sure to fair well in the midst of a global trade war. Burlington, Ross and TJX are able to do just that.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 05, 2019
At Nordstrom, the next evolution of BOPIS emerges

Brick-and-mortar retailers have embraced omnichannel strategies, but they're still figuring out one of their biggest headaches — processing returns.
By Jen A. Miller • June 04, 2019
53% of manufacturers see increased margins with dropshipping

Beyond better margins, respondents to a recent survey reported dropshipping improved the relationship between manufacturers and retailers.
By Matt Leonard • June 04, 2019
Keurig Dr Pepper commits to 100% recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025

Beyond plastic in packaging, this list of new efforts addresses waste, water and carbon emissions — each of which will likely require some shifts in the supply chains of Keurig Dr Pepper's brands.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 04, 2019
Gartner: Industry will need to replace 90% of blockchain platforms by 2021

Blockchain is having an identity crisis, constrained by assumptions and technological immaturity prohibiting efforts from moving beyond the pilot phase.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • June 04, 2019
In disaster response, health supply chain egos melt away

A speedy post-hurricane return to normal requires competitors to become collaborators to effectively manage inventory and cold chains.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 03, 2019
How P&G created a 'ready for anything' supply chain

For the last decade, CPG giant Proctor and Gamble has been on a mission to use technology to take the guesswork out of disaster response.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 03, 2019
Hurricane season begins: Lessons in supply chain disaster preparedness

Scenario mapping, inventory tracking and collaboration with industry and public sector partners are a few strategies organizations have deployed after Harvey, Maria, Sandy, Katrina and countless other devastating storms.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 03, 2019
Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan

Managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria taught DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico the value of preparing for the worst.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 03, 2019
Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: May 31, 2019 at 3:57 p.m.
Dollar General to open 3 new warehouses for fresh program

CEO Todd Vasos said the benefits are already evident through better in-stock status and lower cost of goods.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 31, 2019
Deloitte forecasts slower growth in warehouse market

The report says the slowdown will be driven by more industrial space becoming available, but not everyone agrees with this assessment.
By Matt Leonard • May 31, 2019
FedEx Logistics to launch HBCU employment program in Mississippi

As concerns about a growing digital skills gap emerge in the logistics and supply chain fields, firms like FedEx are opening more avenues to get young, savvy talent into their recruitment pipelines.
By Morgan Forde • May 30, 2019
Nestlé streamlines procurement, manufacturing to save $1B

At a time when many global CPG players are shedding lines of business in the name of efficiency, Nestlé is opting to do the dirty work of streamlining its massive multinational operation.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 29, 2019
How reverse mentoring closes the supply chain skills gap

As digital natives enter the workforce, supply chains put a new twist on mentorship, letting younger employees teach their seasoned peers some new tricks.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • May 28, 2019
Majority of warehouse workers make more than $12 per hour

In current labor conditions, operations managers must offer better benefits than their competitors to attract and retain talent.
By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2019
Nearly 90% of manufacturing companies struggle to fill jobs

The industry's hiring challenges stem from tech advancements, baby boomer retirements and misconceptions about manufacturing jobs, Score said.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 28, 2019
DHL expands 'vision picking' with next-gen Google Glass

DHL will expand it's augmented reality picking program across multiple global warehouses. Using the latest version of Google smart glasses, DHL says workers can pick, sort, and load items faster and with fewer errors.
By Morgan Forde • May 28, 2019
Report: Amazon offers discounted warehouse space to fuel 1-day shipping

The news of Amazon incentivizing sellers to store more inventory signals changes in fulfillment to make 1-day delivery a reality.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 28, 2019
Target cuts costs 40% through store fulfillment

As the retailer continues its store-centric fulfillment model, it will require strong inventory management practices to ensure the right balance of SKUs are available in stores to meet consumer demand.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 23, 2019
Kohl's prepares for diminishing gross margins amid tariff hike

CEO Michelle Gass described the situation as "fluid," encapsulating the near-universal struggle for retailers importing products from China — the lack of certainty in the trade landscape.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 22, 2019
Loop's 'waste-free' e-commerce platform launches with P&G, Kroger, Walgreens on board

Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of Loop's corporate partners, in what executives described as a grand experiment.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 22, 2019
Home Depot: Faster delivery means more sales

The home improvement retailer can currently reach 90% of the U.S. population with parcel shipping in two days or less. For next-day parcel shipping, that number today is 36%, but soon will be 50%, said executives.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019
Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront

While many wearable smart devices track movement, location and even biometric data, there’s a growing discussion about privacy and how employers should manage and use the information they collect.
By Craig Guillot • May 21, 2019
Report: Adoption of wearable operations tech to reach 90% in next decade

Experts predict wearable tech, including head-mounted displays and augmented reality tools, will be the new norm in warehouses by 2028.
By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019

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