Levi Strauss strengthens East Coast e-commerce fulfillment with Kentucky facility

The 575,700-square-foot facility aims to lower lead times and optimize inventory positioning.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 1, 2023

Pratt & Whitney recalls hundreds of airline engines

Airbus’ A320neo family is the most impacted by the inspection program, though current deliveries are expected to remain on pace.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Labor Department launches program to reduce warehouse injuries

Injury rates in storage and distribution facilities are higher than the national average, the department said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 31, 2023

How Amazon reached its ‘fastest Prime speeds ever’ in Q2

A regional fulfillment model, machine learning and the use of same-day delivery facilities helped the company achieve that milestone, an executive said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • July 31, 2023

Amazon opens robotics fulfillment center in Detroit

More than 1,200 employees will help pick, pack and ship items while working "with innovative technology," the company said.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2023

How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

The sports equipment retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

By Kelly Stroh • July 28, 2023

Vizient taps DHL Supply Chain for healthcare logistics services

The new agreement helps the healthcare consultancy add logistics services, while DHL Supply Chain gets access to a growing list of clients in life sciences.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2023

Chocolate maker ahead of cost savings schedule as it slashes inventory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has already achieved 60% of its annual cost saving target introduced last quarter, according to its CEO.

By Max Garland • July 25, 2023

Dollar General seeks to increase supplier diversity

The discount retailer said the move will help provide more relevant products to customers.

By Nate Delesline III • July 24, 2023

Starbucks hires former Target exec to lead supply operations

Arthur Valdez joins as EVP of global supply as the company looks to streamline its end-to-end supply chain.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 20, 2023

Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

The automaker’s chatbot pilot will use data queries to help employees make production planning decisions faster.

By Kate Magill • July 19, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of local supplier pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023

Kraft Heinz to build $400M automated distribution center in Illinois

The high-tech warehouse is expected to open in 2025 and feature end-to-end automation that includes storage and retrieval systems.

By Alexei Alexis • July 18, 2023

‘Automation mode’: OSM Worldwide adds new sorting systems to speed fulfillment

President James Kelley said the Postal Service consolidator has made big investments to keep packages flowing in a tough hiring environment.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

FedEx lands former Atlas Air leader as new CFO

John Dietrich will succeed the retiring Mike Lenz on Aug. 1 as the company continues to trim costs in its Express aircraft fleet.

By Max Garland • July 18, 2023

UNFI looks to improve demand planning and replenishment capabilities

The company will use Relex Solutions’ cloud-based procurement offering to establish a centralized, data-driven buying system.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2023

Canadian wildfires raised air pollution. Lumber prices could be next.

Historic fires are blazing through the provinces of Alberta and Quebec, dealing a blow to the country’s softwood lumber production.

By Sebastian Obando • July 17, 2023

General Mills adds warehouse automation to streamline supply chain

The company implemented warehouse automation in four locations and has "other projects in the works,” a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 17, 2023

Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

By Sara Samora • July 14, 2023

Walgreens closing e-commerce distribution center in Illinois

The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.

By Max Garland • July 13, 2023

Love’s names new chief supply chain officer

Eddie Burt, former EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Big Lots Stores, joined the travel center chain last week, a company spokesperson confirmed.

By Brett Dworski • July 13, 2023

Hallmark centralizes distribution network with second Liberty facility

The 850,000-square-foot hub is located less than a mile from its existing warehouse and will reduce transportation needs.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2023

Theo Chocolate restructures operations to tackle rising costs

The chocolate maker will shutter its Seattle manufacturing facility and merge with American Licorice Company.

By Kelly Stroh • July 11, 2023