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Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center
The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 7, 2025 -
Sponsored by Pattern
Navigating a new era of fulfillment
Two-thirds of surveyed sellers expect the end of FBA Prep Services to impact their business — what’s next?
By Rob Hahn • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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What Amazon shippers should prioritize this peak season
Being mindful of deadlines, maintaining minimum inventory and providing accurate delivery windows is key to meeting holiday demand, experts said at Amazon Accelerate 2025.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Hormel Foods further optimizes manufacturing footprint
The company reported the partial closure of a production facility as part of its Transform and Modernize initiative.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 3, 2025 -
Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026
Next year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025 -
General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring
The food giant plans to shutter two pet food facilities and a pizza crust plant as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 2, 2025 -
Walmart invests $300M in North Carolina fulfillment center
The 1.2-million-square-foot facility will ship large and bulky items, such as patio furniture and lawnmowers.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2025 -
‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI
In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 1, 2025 -
Grocery Outlet names new supply chain leader
Scott Fremont started as chief supply chain officer for the grocery chain earlier this month following nearly 18 years with Target.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14
An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 30, 2025 -
Lilly to build $6.5B Houston factory for its first obesity pill
The pharmaceutical giant is also planning a $5 billion manufacturing site in Virginia, with two more U.S. facilities expected to be announced later this year.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Yum Brands aims to unify supply chain under ‘one voice’
The KFC and Taco Bell franchisor is consolidating separate supply chains for its portfolio of restaurants to improve supplier relationships.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump sets tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks, furniture
The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025 -
3 ways retailers are maintaining inventory resilience amid tariff turmoil
Companies are leveraging AI and evaluating SKU mixes to meet holiday demand, according to industry experts.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 23, 2025 -
Lear taps Palantir software for manufacturing operations
The Tier 1 seat supplier will use the AI-powered platform for 5 years as it looks to accelerate industrial automation.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 23, 2025 -
Love’s expands supply agreement with Core-Mark
The partnership, which now encompasses all 664 Love's sites, aims to help enhance the c-store chain's operations and inventory management.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 22, 2025 -
Sponsored by Dexory
Retail’s data dilemma: why success starts with accuracy
Retailers using accurate data are those who can see clearly, act decisively and deliver seamlessly.
By Nick Mamouzellos • Sept. 22, 2025 -
Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B facility after delay
The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 19, 2025 -
Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts two more cuts this year
Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025 as concerns about a hiring drop prompted them to put on hold efforts to curb inflation to their 2% target.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Amazon adds Walmart, Shopify, Shein to Multi-Channel Fulfillment coverage
The announcement is one of several logistics and fulfillment upgrades for sellers the e-commerce giant revealed Thursday.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Sept. 18, 2025 -
Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant
Production for the Thanksgiving staple has fallen to a three-decade low as poultry companies grapple with bird flu and changing consumer habits.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2025 -
JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs
The food and beverage company is planning a hike for “early winter” that would make coffee over 20% more expensive than a year ago.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 16, 2025 -
US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review
Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025 -
UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets
The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 16, 2025 -
BNSF, Hobby Lobby to open intermodal facility in Oklahoma City
The 42-acre facility aims to simplify container movements from ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach to the retailer’s distribution network in the city.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2025