Biden nominates Julie Su as US Labor Secretary

The former California labor secretary would replace Marty Walsh, who was heavily involved in negotiations with rail and West Coast port workers.  

By Caroline Colvin , Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 28, 2023

Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 U.S. fulfillment facilities, per a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.

By Max Garland • Feb. 28, 2023

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Inventory Management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Leidos looks to cut costs with in-house sourcing

The company plans to manage some of its own security product supply chain and manufacturing.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 28, 2023

How to keep production safe from heat

Companies will need to do more to protect workers from high temperatures inside facilities amid a changing climate.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2023

Dole operations briefly paused in North America after ransomware hit

The attack against the produce giant temporarily shut down food production plants and food shipments to grocers.

By David Jones • Feb. 24, 2023

Wayfair cancels plans for Houston fulfillment center

The move adds further evidence the furniture retailer's logistics footprint growth will be limited in 2023 amid falling sales.

By Max Garland • Feb. 23, 2023

9 ocean carriers commit to 100% electronic bill of lading by 2030

The transition to eBLs is expected to save stakeholders billions of dollars.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 23, 2023

FedEx Express pilots union leaders approve strike authorization vote

Although no vote has been called yet, a union representative said customers should know it could happen soon.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

Misfits Market to close 3 fulfillment centers following Imperfect Foods acquisition

The online grocer will rely on smaller facilities to service customers as it streamlines operations.

By Max Garland • Feb. 22, 2023

Ikea’s climate footprint shrinks as it rapidly switches to renewables

Finding sustainable materials for the furniture retailer’s products, however, remains a stubborn challenge.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2023

Target plans $100M investment to expand next-day delivery

The retailer will add more than six new sortation facilities as it builds out its stores-as-hubs strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 22, 2023

Why Missouri has seen a wave of distribution center openings

The state's central location is attractive for companies seeking to trim transportation costs and speed up delivery times. Can the momentum continue?

By Max Garland • Feb. 21, 2023

TreeHouse Foods to invest $65M on supply chain initiatives in 2023

The private-label food manufacturer is working to solve lingering service and production issues in around half of its categories.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 21, 2023

Under Armour’s inventory up 50% as supply chain loosens

After the "lean" quarters of 2021, Under Armour's inventory is starting to normalize — though the brand has had to discount heavily to keep it moving. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 21, 2023

Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

The plant will manufacture tens of millions of analog and embedded processing chips daily.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 17, 2023

Bombardier works with suppliers to combat supply chain headwinds

The aircraft manufacturer has also increased material supply inventories and implemented a monitoring solution to mitigate potential disruptions.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 17, 2023

Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 performance hampered by delivery delays

To avoid late deliveries, the retailer is making adjustments in people, processes and systems.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 16, 2023

How the end of Maersk and MSC’s 2M alliance will shake up ocean shipping

Experts say that the split could prompt capacity shifts and lower rates as competition for customers heats up.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 16, 2023

Walmart shuts the door on e-commerce-only stores

The retailer is closing locations focused on pickup and delivery service, marking the end of a pilot that began a decade ago.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 15, 2023

How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 14, 2023

Falling truck rates give supply chains chance to cut costs

Lower demand in the spot market means “there’s no better time for a shipper to find efficiencies," a C.H. Robinson executive said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 14, 2023

Wendy’s aims to cut 47% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

The chain wants to trim emissions from corporate operations and work with suppliers and franchisees to make its restaurants more efficient.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 14, 2023

Spirit Aerosystems plagued by parts shortages, supply chain instability

Labor shortages and increased costs caused production to stall across many of the Boeing supplier’s programs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 13, 2023

UPS’ RFID initiative to expand to rest of US network in 2023

The RFID technology eliminates manual scans, reduces misloads and accelerates parcel throughput, executives said.

By Max Garland • Feb. 10, 2023

FedEx Express, pilots union make progress in federal mediation talks

The focus of the contract negotiations now center on pay and contract duration after the parties came to an agreement on retirement issues.

By Max Garland • Feb. 9, 2023