5 tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change

As weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves to reduce premiums. 

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2023

Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2023

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

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‘A massive undertaking’: Singing Machine shifts from in-house logistics to 3PL

​The karaoke products company now uses Logistics Plus to save costs after a transition that overhauled its customer fulfillment operations.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023

NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case

The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 6, 2023

Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility

The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2023

Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities

The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

The apparel company has been cautious in its own purchasing while trying to meet the needs of department stores and other retailers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023

Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI

The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year. 

By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023

Amazon ramps up warehouse sublease listings

The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.

By Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2023

Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins

After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023

Walmart to create platform that easily works with suppliers

The retailer is working with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems COO is out

Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 29, 2023

Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023

Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2023

How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023

How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to deploy warehouse automation from Symbotic

The alcohol distributor expects the upgrades to improve fill rates, order accuracy and increase capacity at its existing facilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 27, 2023

Labor’s resurgence cannot be overlooked in procurement strategies

Here are five workforce-related issues procurement teams should consider when analyzing their supply chains.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 27, 2023

S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages

As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2023

How Pitney Bowes is preparing for the 2023 peak season

Much is at stake for the shipping provider's e-commerce logistics segment to reliably deliver for the holidays. Automation will play a big role.

By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2023

UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?

As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 21, 2023

DHL Supply Chain to open four more automated warehouses

The logistics provider is leveraging an automated storage and retrieval system to improve throughput.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2023

UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention

The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.

By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2023