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Nordstrom nears completion on West Coast fulfillment transition
By transitioning operations to an omnichannel center, the retailer is building on its efforts to lower fulfillment costs.
By Kelly Stroh • June 11, 2024 -
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Companies lean into SKU simplification
Unilever, Hain Celestial and other brands are thinking through their offerings to boost profits.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 11, 2024 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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DHL eCommerce’s Texas distribution center relocation boosts throughput
The Irving facility includes a loop sorter equipped to process double the units it could handle in Grand Prairie.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USGetting granular: 3 ways traceability supports sustainability
Discover how end-to-end traceability can offer a win-win: financial benefit and a more sustainable supply chain.
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Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
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Alaska Airlines names new VP of strategic sourcing and supply chain
Justin Neff will build sourcing and aircraft management best practices, engine acquisitions and maintenance support agreements.
By Kelly Stroh • June 7, 2024 -
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Sriracha shortage: Supply chain woes strike Huy Fong Foods again
The popular hot-sauce maker has notified wholesalers of a production halt that will last for months, citing issues with the chile crop this year.
By Alexandra Frost • June 7, 2024 -
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Shippers, agencies plan for full return of Baltimore-bound cargo
Shipping lines have already resumed some services while federal agencies work with stakeholders to coordinate plans.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2024 -
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Estée Lauder globally deploys new integrated business planning process
The process will leverage artificial intelligence and other recently adopted technology to improve inventory forecast accuracy, per executives.
By Kelly Stroh • June 6, 2024 -
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Home Depot expands same-day delivery with Instacart
The move is part of the home improvement retailer’s plan to expand its e-commerce capabilities.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 5, 2024 -
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Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
By Carolyn Crist • June 5, 2024 -
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Amazon Labor Union affiliates with Teamsters
The new affiliation comes as the union has ramped up efforts to organize the retail giant's workers in the past few years.
By Larry Avila • June 4, 2024 -
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AutoZone ups availability with growing distribution network
The auto parts retailer is leveraging its existing network to carry more inventory while nearing completion of additional facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • June 4, 2024 -
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Walmart opens access to off-site customer journey insights for suppliers
Digital Landscapes enables users to analyze engagement trends and track traffic sources to better evaluate strategies.
By Chris Kelly • June 4, 2024 -
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LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
By Kathryn Moody • June 4, 2024 -
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OpinionHow small business supply chains can keep up with large companies
A broader supplier base and new technology investments are among the measures SMBs can leverage to mitigate disruptions.
By Sri Rama Yashaswi Peesapati • June 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SPS CommerceAccurate data may be the solution to managing more than just inventory
For suppliers, eliminating these common data challenges can be crucial to improving their business practices.
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Former Tesla supply chain leader joins battery startup
TeraWatt Technology announced Annie Liu as an external director earlier this month.
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Dunkin’ supply chain vendor names procurement chief
Harry Sinclair will focus on sourcing strategies and supply chain infrastructure for Dunkin' franchises.
By S.L. Fuller • May 30, 2024 -
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Campbell Soup restructures production footprint
The soup and snacks maker will invest $230 million in improvements to its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2024 -
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Kroger fulfillment center workers vote to join Teamsters
Drivers at the automated warehouse near Detroit voted by a 3-to-1 margin to be part of the union.
By Sam Silverstein • May 29, 2024 -
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Medtech company Avanos hires new supply chain SVP
Sigfrido Delgado, a former VP at Jabil Healthcare, will be tasked with maintaining the pace of Avanos’ supply chain transformation plan.
By S.L. Fuller • May 28, 2024 -
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FreshRealm taps Amazon vet as supply chain chief
Stacey Wallace will lead the company's strategy to optimize its infrastructure for short-shelf-life products.
By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2024 -
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UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2032
The companies’ previous agreement was set to end in September 2027.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 23, 2024 -
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Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction
The retailer is looking to “sell much more of much fewer products" over the long term, CEO and founder Kevin Plank said.
By Cara Salpini • May 23, 2024
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