Hormel makes progress on trimming bloated inventory

The company pulled back on manufacturing in areas where supply outpaced demand and worked to improve its supply planning processes.

By Kate Magill • June 6, 2023

Big Lots shutters forward distribution centers to curb costs, excess capacity

The retailer also plans to sell and lease back properties, including a facility in Apple Valley, California in a bid to rightsize its network.

By Kelly Stroh • June 6, 2023

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Drugmakers hit with higher production costs

While supply chain challenges have eased, inflation and higher material prices are disrupting market flows.

By Kelly Bilodeau • June 6, 2023

US Foods says focus on supply chain performance contributed to Q1 sales boost

The food company intends to expand its Pronto truck delivery service by up to seven markets this year.

By Larry Avila • June 5, 2023

How Allina Health is rethinking supply chain spend

The hospital operator is deploying supply chain staff to the front lines, using group purchasing for diversity, and building data transparency.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 5, 2023

Chocolate maker to streamline warehousing, transportation in cost savings push

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's planned measures include exiting now-unnecessary storage facilities and outsourcing its last mile fulfillment needs.

By Max Garland • June 2, 2023

Ikea stores owner Ingka acquires supply chain software firm

The largest owner of Ikea stores purchased Made4Net as the company seeks to modernize its omnichannel operations. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 2, 2023

Walmart opts for paper mailers to cut down e-commerce packaging waste

The retail giant is also adding technology in about half of its fulfillment network to reduce the need for filler by 60%.

By Maria Rachal • June 2, 2023

Logistics providers bet on tech to improve warehouse efficiency

Companies such as Maersk, DHL and SEKO Logistics have piloted new technologies over the past year. Here are 10 stories that show how.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 1, 2023

Coupa lays off workers as it resets strategy

The procurement software vendor will also close underutilized offices.

By Kelly Stroh • June 1, 2023

Manufacturing needs demand boost to avoid layoffs, economists warn

May's PMI showed supply chain factors improving in the industry, sparking hopes of a late-year rebound.

By Kate Magill • June 1, 2023

Big Lots pursues creative sourcing to lessen product shortages

The retailer expects to fully overcome the shuttering of its largest supplier by the end of Q2.

By Kelly Stroh • June 1, 2023

ASCM launches new certificate to train supply chain workers in tech

CEO Abe Eshkenazi said as companies prioritize technology spend, workers need training to understand concepts like big data, machine learning and AI.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 30, 2023

How a DHL center in Seattle moves 4,000 packages daily

A team of 78 at the facility ensures electronics, fashion merchandise and more get delivered in the Emerald City.

By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023

Kohl’s inventory down 6% as it makes way to chase merchandise

Executives say they feel good about current levels as they clear space and budget for newer goods.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 30, 2023

Nike CFO takes on procurement oversight

Matthew Friend, who joined the brand in 2009, will have responsibility over a massive supply operation that sources from hundreds of factories around the globe.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 26, 2023

Maersk opens supply chain innovation center

The New Jersey center has already been used to research or test a variety of logistics technology, including Verity warehouse drones and trailer unloading equipment from Boston Dynamics.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 26, 2023

Blue Apron sells fulfillment centers in shift to asset-light model

The buyer, FreshRealm, plans to exclusively provide production and fulfillment needs for the company's meal kit products.

By Max Garland • May 24, 2023

Target sticks with lean inventory position as uncertainty lingers in 2023

A double digit decline in stock levels has freed the retailer to focus on well-performing products.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 24, 2023

Lululemon inks multiyear partnership to recycle nylon, polyester

The deal will allow the activewear brand to scale its circular efforts through textile-to-textile recycling.

By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2023

Chipotle prepares national rollout of RFID for food traceability

The restaurant chain is expanding its use of the technology to track ingredients from suppliers in real-time.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 23, 2023

AI opens new frontier in supply chain planning

The pandemic showed that forecasting is more important — and difficult — than ever.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2023

Boot Barn’s Kansas City distribution center provides relief for California facility

Receiving activity at the new center began in April, with outbound activity expected to occur this month.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2023

Walmart opens store-based fulfillment center in Arkansas

The facility will help the retailer boost order throughput via a proprietary storage and retrieval system.

By Max Garland • May 23, 2023

How Toyota is rethinking its supply chain for a post-pandemic world

The automaker’s well-insulated supply chain wasn’t enough to weather the COVID-19 storm.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 22, 2023