Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies

Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2023

Amy’s Kitchen hires a chief supply chain officer to boost resilience

Oksana Woloszczuk joins the food manufacturer in the newly created role, along with a few other supply chain executives.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 26, 2023

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Logistics layoffs signal industry-wide culling, leave seasoned talent available

Flexport and C.H. Robinson won’t be the last big names to cut jobs as industry demand shrinks, experts say.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2023

Amazon robotics and AI leader departs for AV company

Siddhartha Srinivasa will join AV company and GM subsidiary Cruise as it prepares for production of its Origin vehicle, which has delivery capabilities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 25, 2023

From CPGs to food, your products need digital twins. Here’s why.

What are digital twins and how they can unlock nuanced product insights while triggering automations that boost efficiencies and improve experiences.

Jan. 25, 2023

Serta Simmons files for Chapter 11

The bedding manufacturer said it was still “operating as normal” and is working with vendor partners to fulfill orders from its facilities.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 24, 2023

DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant

After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023

GameStop lays off employees, plans to close Kentucky distribution center

The retailer’s 630,000-square-foot Shepherdsville location is now listed as available for lease starting July 1. 

By Dani James • Jan. 24, 2023

Tractor Supply opens its largest distribution center

The Ohio center is the first of three planned as part of the retailer's effort to enhance supply chain efficiency.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 24, 2023

Walmart launches dedicated e-commerce site for businesses

Purchases made through Walmart Business will be available for in-store or curbside pickup, delivery or shipping.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 24, 2023

Bottleneck at LA distribution center eats away at Dr. Martens earnings

The footwear retailer found itself overwhelmed with inventory after orders arrived earlier than anticipated.

By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2023

Campbell Soup to consolidate snacking operations

The Goldfish and Pop Secret maker expects $10 million in annual cost savings from unifying its snack manufacturing at its New Jersey headquarters.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2023

Why you must digitize your products for today’s complex global supply chains

Your brand may not know where the majority of its products are right now. And it’s not alone.

Jan. 23, 2023

How Party City suppliers ‘reached their limits’ as it slipped toward bankruptcy

Tightened terms with suppliers after it fell behind on payments helped tip the retailer into Chapter 11. Now it needs its vendor base more than ever.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2023

Amazon’s new capacity management system lets sellers bid for more storage space

The reservation feature gives businesses more control over their Fulfillment by Amazon capacity "while limiting unproductive use," an executive said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023

Here’s how CPGs are bracing for more volatility in 2023

Supply chain disruptions are prompting companies to revamp operations to weather a period of prolonged uncertainty.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2023

Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as client shifts work to other logistics providers

The layoffs involve a site for Applied Materials, which has pursued broad supply chain changes to meet customer demand.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023

Amazon cited by OSHA for failing to keep warehouse workers safe

The company, which faces $60,269 in fines, said it strongly disagrees with the agency’s allegations and intends to appeal.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023

The race to scale sustainable airline fuel

With SAF prices skyrocketing, industry stakeholders and the Biden administration are making new investments to grow supply.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 18, 2023

TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2023

Higher batter-coated product demand leads to Lamb Weston capacity woes

More frequent and longer downtimes to clean and sanitize lines when batter is used impacts production line run-rates and availability, said the potato product supplier's CEO.

By Max Garland • Jan. 17, 2023

How to improve supply chain sustainability

Understand the value a sustainable supply chain has on your business-level goals and learn how you can reach supply chain sustainability.

Jan. 17, 2023

South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant

President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 17, 2023

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2023

Many of this year’s top events are putting efficiency and sustainability at the forefront.

By A.B. Brown , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Jan. 20, 2023

How to get 2023 peak planning right

Growth-minded businesses are abandoning traditional peak planning approaches and tech for 2023.

Jan. 17, 2023