3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024

Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 11, 2024

How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain

The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2024

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Walmart adds early morning delivery option

As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m. 

By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024

Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs

Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

By Vincent Ryan • March 8, 2024

Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market

The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024

The role of ethical leadership in the supply chain

Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.

By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2024

Wolverine World Wide to shutter Kentucky distribution center

The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville and will lay off about 150 employees.

By Laurel Deppen • March 7, 2024

AutoZone makes headway on ‘mega hub’ growth for fast store fulfillment

The auto parts retailer is halfway toward its goal of opening 200 of these stores, which can replenish inventory at nearby locations.

By Max Garland • March 6, 2024

Oatly slashed SKUs and canceled factory plans to rightsize its supply chain. Now it’s paying off.

The oat milk maker is gaining more market share and saw profit margins improve after scaling down its operations.

By Kate Magill • March 5, 2024

Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2024

Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic

Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2024

O’Reilly invests in larger distribution centers

The auto parts company is relocating two facilities and is building a site in Virginia to up capacity and service capabilities.

By Kelly Stroh • March 4, 2024

Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI

While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM's monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2024

As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base

With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 29, 2024

UPS plans layoffs at facilities in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania

Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.

By Max Garland • Feb. 29, 2024

Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse

The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 28, 2024

Most employees say their mental health has declined or plateaued in past year

Technology and management can worsen stress and burnout — but can also be part of the solution, Calm says.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024

URBN opens second fulfillment center for its rental brand

Nuuly plans to invest $60 million into its 600,000-square-foot facility in Missouri in the coming years.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 28, 2024

Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring

Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024

DHL relocated Maryland e-commerce distribution center to Virginia

The new facility provides double the space and is part of the company’s five-year growth plan.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2024

Nestlé hit by supply constraints in health business

IT hiccups at packaging sites created a supply chain backup in the food and beverage giant’s vitamin, mineral and supplement unit.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2024

Big Lots acquires entire inventory of toy company Hearthsong

The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024

3 ways DHL Supply Chain is driving employee retention

Automation, technology and data have helped the company retain workers and reduce turnover across its sites.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 27, 2024

Aerospace players form coalition to strengthen supply chain integrity

Members, such as Boeing and Airbus, formed the group after a supplier was caught selling unapproved parts.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2024

Giant Food meeting workforce needs with incarcerated people

Second Chance Program filled a role few individuals wanted and gave a now-former inmate a fresh start.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 26, 2024