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Inventory up 34% at PVH as orders ship faster, earlier
As supply chain disruption eases, the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands is getting back to normal product flow.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 3, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Eide Bailly5 ways to build a more resilient supply chain
In the face of constant change, here’s how manufacturers can build supply chain resilience.
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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Sponsored by RoadieConsumers want ultrafast delivery — and they want it today
Consumer demand for ultrafast delivery made same - and next-day a necessity rather than an option.
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Chewy to close 2 fulfillment centers as it ramps up automation push
The closures will allow the pet goods retailer to flow more order volume through its newer, automated facilities, its CEO said.
By Max Garland • March 31, 2023 -
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Walmart e-commerce fulfillment layoffs top 600
The retail giant is providing few details about the downsizing of a network that it had grown quickly in recent years.
By Daphne Howland • March 31, 2023 -
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How Serta Simmons Bedding is optimizing manufacturing efficiency
The retailer will implement digital supply chain software to improve forecast accuracy and lower costs.
By Kelly Stroh • March 30, 2023 -
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Fashion makes ‘extremely disappointing’ progress on climate
An environmental group’s index found most companies lag in efforts to reduce emissions, particularly in areas like materials and shipping.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 30, 2023 -
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Blue Nile to lay off 119 workers, close Seattle fulfillment center
The company will centralize services in New York City, where some employees could also relocate.
By Dani James • March 30, 2023 -
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Nike touts ‘tremendous progress’ on inventory
Much of the retailer’s revenue surge was driven by markdowns, analysts said, and inventory is still up 16% year over year.
By Cara Salpini • March 29, 2023 -
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PepsiCo touts AI barcode readers for distribution centers
The food and beverage giant is deploying machine-vision tech to drive efficiency and increase warehouse throughput.
By Kelly Stroh • March 28, 2023 -
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San Pedro Bay ports receive $110M for training facility
The collaborative project will enable the ports to upskill their workforce to address changing needs in the logistics industry.
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Walmart lays off hundreds of workers at e-commerce facilities
The retail giant has expanded its infrastructure in recent years to keep up with Amazon, but online sales growth has slowed in recent months.
By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2023 -
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At Home cuts prices as supply chain costs ease
The retailer raised prices last year when expenses grew by $300 million.
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Foot Locker builds out inventory visibility as it chases digital-savvy peers
The retailer is raising capital spending by 50% as it aims to sync stock across its stores by 2024.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 24, 2023 -
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Chick-fil-A plans distribution center in Kansas City
The facility, owned by the restaurant chain’s distribution subsidiary, will be its fifth U.S. location.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 21, 2023 -
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Kroger sees e-commerce as future profit engine
The retailer is looking to its automation partnership with Ocado as a long-term play to transform the company in the next decade.
By Sam Silverstein • March 21, 2023 -
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Gap Inc. lightens inventory load after a year of painful discounting
The apparel seller brought its stock levels down 21% as it prepares to bring supply in line with demand.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2023 -
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Maersk tests new warehouse automation solution
The mobile robot will automate the company's sorting, selecting and shelving process at a California warehouse.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 21, 2023 -
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JD.com plans a self-operating warehouse in California
The e-commerce giant is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. and bring automation with it.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 20, 2023 -
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BJ’s to roll out inventory robots chainwide
The "Tally" robots use the data they record to track stock levels, ensure products are in the correct location and monitor prices.
By Sam Silverstein • March 17, 2023 -
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Why Funko is destroying at least $30M worth of toys
The company faced high storage costs and inefficiency in its fulfillment operations as surplus stock piled up.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 15, 2023 -
Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers
The company is closing two of its processing facilities to help optimize its chicken supply chain, and offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.
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Geodis to lay off 107 Pennsylvania workers as client moves operations outside US
Customers moving operations elsewhere was also the reason behind two mass layoffs at a company facility in 2022.
By Max Garland • March 14, 2023 -
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Microsoft unveils AI tool to mitigate supply chain risk
The Dynamics 365 Copilot not only flags potential threats, but also automatically drafts an email to suppliers asking whether they will be impacted.
By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2023 -
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Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon
An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.
By Max Garland • March 14, 2023
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