Retailers have finally tamed their inventories: report

Sales growth outpaced inventory in the third quarter for the first time since the pandemic began, according to Telsey Advisory Group analysts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 29, 2024

Amazon’s $1B investment fund eyes last-mile tech, AV startups

The Industrial Innovation Fund is expanding its scope to include transportation-related investments, according to its director.

By Max Garland • Jan. 29, 2024

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom

Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2024

Supply chain and procurement leaders are flocking to generative AI: Gartner

Organizations are using the technology to simplify complexity, save time, reduce frustration and potentially cut back headcounts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2024

Fruit of the Loom lays off more than 100 workers at distribution center

The innerwear and activewear manufacturer is closing one of its locations in South Carolina.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 26, 2024

SpartanNash launches food traceability program

The grocery distributor tapped ReposiTrak to help it glean information from suppliers to improve food safety in its supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2024

J&J Snack Foods optimizes distribution with second cold storage facility

The Woolwich, New Jersey, location can accommodate over 20,000 pallets of frozen food storage – including Dippin' Dots.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 25, 2024

Academy Sports and Outdoors appoints new chief supply chain officer

Robert Howell will take on the role next month, as the company expands its product assortment and store count.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2024

Tesla plans parts distribution center in South Carolina

The facility is expected to be completed in early 2024, aligning with its growing EV market.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 23, 2024

Amazon promotes transportation exec to lead logistics network

Udit Madan has been named VP of worldwide operations at the e-commerce giant, succeeding John Felton.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2024

GXO to cease operations at Georgia facility

The closure, which will impact 69 employees, was filed days before another WARN letter notifying layoffs in Tennessee.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 23, 2024

Stardust Power to build lithium refinery in Oklahoma

The company plans to turn the facility into a hub for its domestic supply chain.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2024

Lamb Weston begins ERP transition for North America operations

The shift has involved a production pause and reduced shipping activity due to short-term inventory visibility constraints.

By Max Garland • Jan. 22, 2024

Why top apparel brands fall short in supplier partnerships

Improving supply chain working conditions requires clarity of expectations and accountability on both sides.

By Sanchita B. Saxena • Jan. 19, 2024

Aldi turns to AI to strengthen freight management

The supermarket chain is implementing a technology platform to centralize its global shipping volume and increase visibility.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 19, 2024

Red Sea crisis leaves some retailers more exposed than others

Hardline retailers such as Wayfair, Best Buy, Beyond Inc. and RH could be most affected, according a Jefferies analysis.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024

Supplier sues UNFI in chargeback spat

Omaha Industries alleges that the grocery distributor withheld over $250,000 from invoice payments to offload its own risk.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024

Boeing names retired Navy admiral to lead quality inspections

The company is also sending its own team to review supplier Spirit AeroSystems’ operations in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024

Lowe’s names new EVP of supply chain

The home improvement retailer promoted company veteran Margi Vagell to take over for the retiring Don Frieson.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to form operating partnership after 2M alliance ends

The agreement between the two shipping giants will start February 2025 and has a target of 90% schedule reliability.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024

GXO to lay off more than 200 employees in Tennessee

Separations are scheduled to start in early March and be completed by the end of April, according to a WARN notice.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024

‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year

Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024

Ryder opens fulfillment center for Lexmark

The 1 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will add new delivery capabilities for the imaging and technology company.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 16, 2024

Chocolate maker outsources packing operations after labor constraints

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's mid-quarter transition was "difficult but critically needed" to help meet holiday demand, its CEO said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2024

Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects

The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked “constant” quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024