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‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo
Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2023 -
FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.
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Amazon expanding program in which items ship without added packaging
The company can help sellers redesign products' packaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.
By Max Garland • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Chick-fil-A expands supply chain footprint with North Carolina distribution center
The 120,000-square-foot facility, owned by the restaurant chain’s distribution subsidiary, is slated to open in Q3 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands
For now, the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle. But that could worsen if workers at other plants strike.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2023 -
How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season
Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Mercedes-Benz Group on September 20, 2023
UAW workers strike Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama
The United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa are local but part of a larger UAW push for better pay and benefits.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger
The grocery giant said it will increase local sourcing by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Noble House Home Furnishings on September 21, 2023
Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions
The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Hershey’s first chief technology officer is an Amazon veteran
Deepak Bhatia brings expertise in automation, supply chain and artificial intelligence to the maker of Reese’s and Kisses.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from General Motors on September 20, 2023
UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption
Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the Union’s work stoppage.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Q&A
Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls
DPR Construction's Kali Bonnell said they are seeing long lead times for transformers, generators and select wiring and tubing.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack
Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.
By David Jones • Sept. 19, 2023 -
DHL eCommerce opens consolidated distribution center near CVG airport
The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 19, 2023 -
More than 300 Apple suppliers have committed to clean energy
The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Former Tesla engineer joins Guardian Agriculture as supply chain and manufacturing exec
Matt Cherouny will help the drone company ramp up production operations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Profile
Taking Charge: Nexamp CEO on the ‘existential threat’ of low labor supply and other challenges
The community solar developer wants to nearshore more production to protect its supply chain from forced labor.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Opinion
A path to a more sustainable chip supply chain
Establishing benchmark metrics and onshoring production are key ways companies can reduce their carbon footprint.
By Art Figueroa • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Sponsored by Hermann Services
5 strategies for weathering changes in the supply chain
Whether it's due to natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, economic downturns, or unforeseen events, companies need to be prepared to withstand changes in the supply chain to maintain their operations and serve their customers.
Sept. 18, 2023 -
American Eagle turns to AI for help managing inventory
The apparel retailer recently rolled out a new tool that executives say allows it to service demand while keeping leaner stocks.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy
The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2023 -
PVH ups inventory reduction goal as supply chain pressures ease
The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is targeting a 25% cut by the end of 2024.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 14, 2023 -
RFID on packaging gains traction amid food safety and waste concerns
A tracking system traditionally used for nonperishable items could become more common on certain types of packaging ahead of future traceability requirements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
By Leslie Nemo • Sept. 14, 2023 -
G-III slashes inventory by 23% but is ‘not giving it away’
After last year’s glut, the apparel company has cleared out stock and reined in purchases to free up cash, cut costs and reduce debt.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 13, 2023 -
2023 UPS-Teamsters negotiations
UPS, Teamsters deal could ramp up wage pressure for logistics firms
Rival FedEx has already laid out plans to increase wages for its employees in October.
By Max Garland • Sept. 13, 2023