Flexe trims its workforce again — this time by 38%

The reduction follows a previous wave of layoffs in November.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 8, 2024

UPS to cut sorting shift at Indianapolis facility amid soft demand

The location joins a company hub in Louisville, Kentucky, in closing its day sort on Feb. 16.

By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Supply chain trends 2024: rising operations costs

Labor, materials, cybersecurity and insurance spending will likely continue to increase this year.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 8, 2024

Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs

Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, an Express Employment Professionals survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2024

AI’s transformative role in empowering companies to optimize procurement

Here’s a look at how the technology is making waves in supplier management, predictive analytics and more, from Vroozi's Shaz Khan.

By Shaz Khan • Jan. 4, 2024

Nike pares back supply as demand remains sluggish

The brand is also looking to cut $2 billion in costs through layoffs as well as operational and procurement changes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024

65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023

Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 4, 2024

Evolving supply chains need talent with the gift for seeing end-to-end

As supply chains transform, teams will need to step out of their siloed functions and focus on organization-wide priorities, Kearney experts write.

By Dominique Harris, Jennifer McGee and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 3, 2024

Inside the geographic transformation of supply chains

Lead times, cost pressures and geopolitical risks are just a few reasons why companies are making operational changes.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 3, 2024

Manufacturing ended the year in a lull, but optimism up for 2024: PMI

The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2024

UPS plans reduced sorting operations, layoffs at Louisville hub

The carrier will lay off an undisclosed number of employees at the facility, which was the center of a brief Teamsters strike threat in December.

By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2024

Suez Canal at risk: What shippers should know to mitigate disruption

Using alternative routes like the Cape of Good Hope can mean longer transit times and higher freight costs. Here’s what shipping experts had to say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

Siemens Healthineers sues supplier in spat over $40M defense deal

The medtech company alleges that Western Shelter Systems quit crucial integration work for battle-ready CT scanners, hurting Siemens’ ability to supply the military.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2023

Perdue taps former Tyson exec to lead supply chain in newly created role

Gregg Uecker will oversee procurement, production, transportation, warehousing and the meat processor’s other operations as it ramps up cost-savings plans. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2023

Are retailers ready for peak returns season?

As e-commerce sales surge during the holidays, retailers are re-evaluating how returns affect their inventory management and supply chains.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2023

How to avoid the next sriracha shortage

Smaller producers are snatching up market space left by supply constraints of Huy Fong Food’s popular spicy condiment. 

By Erin X. Wong • Dec. 20, 2023

Lockheed Martin sues supplier over ‘massive’ price hike

Howmet Aerospace, which sells the titanium materials used for the aerospace company’s F-35 jet, disputed the allegations and called the lawsuit meritless.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 14, 2023

Half of workers left previous job after feeling underappreciated

Low salaries, lack of promotion and career changes were among the reasons for departing, a Monster poll found.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2023

6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

Political risk, emissions and lead times are just some of the drivers pushing companies toward onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023

Protecting the pharma and healthcare supply chain during turbulent times

Here are five things your company should consider when evaluating its production process or new technologies.

By Kayt Leonard • Dec. 13, 2023

Dollar Tree prepares for streamlined delivery rollout

The retailer will begin using rotacarts at its North Carolina distribution center this month.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023

Boeing names new COO

Company veteran Stephanie Pope has been promoted to help restore stability at the aerospace manufacturer amid supply chain disruptions.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023

Switching to a 4-day workweek may require a ‘conscious redesign of work’

The transition involves more than just “condensing 40 hours of work into four days,” according to one analysis.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 12, 2023

Nearly half of companies plan to nix some bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024: report

Many employers are dropping degree requirements for certain positions to create a more diverse workforce and increase job candidate numbers, survey results show.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 12, 2023