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

Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2023

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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

Teamsters, UPS avoid peak season strike in Louisville

The parcel giant reinstated dozens of terminated union workers at a package sortation hub after a call with the union Friday.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 11, 2023

Amazon cuts referral fees for some apparel sellers

The retailer said the changes are meant to improve the speed of delivery and reduce total costs.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 11, 2023

DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2023

Five Below looks to tech, analytics to optimize inventory

As the discount retailer aims to speed up its supply chain and hold back costs, it has also opened a sourcing office in India.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2023

Teamsters threaten UPS strike in Louisville after layoffs

The union's leader gave the delivery giant until Monday to rectify the situation impacting a subset of workers at a package sortation hub.

By Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2023

Why Hormel is investing $200M in its supply chain

The three-year strategy to modernize operations includes a plan to overhaul the CPG's Barron, Wisconsin, plant to better support brands.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 8, 2023

5 tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change

As weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves to reduce premiums. 

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2023

Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2023

‘A massive undertaking’: Singing Machine shifts from in-house logistics to 3PL

​The karaoke products company now uses Logistics Plus to save costs after a transition that overhauled its customer fulfillment operations.

By Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023

NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case

The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.

By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 6, 2023

Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility

The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2023

Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities

The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023

Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

The apparel company has been cautious in its own purchasing while trying to meet the needs of department stores and other retailers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023

Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI

The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year. 

By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023

Amazon ramps up warehouse sublease listings

The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.

By Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2023

Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins

After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023

Walmart to create platform that easily works with suppliers

The retailer is working with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems COO is out

Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 29, 2023

Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023

Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2023

How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023