Walmart acquires automated grocery firm to bolster fulfillment

The retailer is hoping to leverage Alert Innovation's inventory-handling technology for speedy pickup and delivery.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 6, 2022

Micron to slash chip spending amid inventory glut

“Inventory levels are high and they’re going to be higher,” CFO Mark Murphy said on the chipmaker’s Q4 earnings call. 

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 5, 2022

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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DHL Supply Chain to hire 12,000 warehouse employees ahead of peak season

The company said it also plans to increase its use of robots amid industrywide labor challenges.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 5, 2022

How Feeding America is using inventory visibility tools to improve the flow of donations

Smarter Sorting is working with the nonprofit to ease the product sorting process for retailers as they look to scale donations.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 4, 2022

Butter supply constrained as some producers forgo churning

Declining milk production coupled with high demand for seasonal products are driving up the price of butter. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2022

Warehouse management software helps Alabama firm track inventory

Premier Service Co. said it has saved tens of thousands of dollars with tech that shows materials’ locations.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 4, 2022

Inflation, supply chain woes weigh on spice maker McCormick

The flavorings giant is among a handful of food and beverage firms reporting business challenges in a volatile economic environment.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2022

Nike looks to clear dated products as inventory costs rise

After placing holiday orders early to combat lengthy transit times, the retailer is now getting hit with an onslaught of product arrivals.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 3, 2022

UNFI launches Symbotic’s AI tech in select distribution centers

The food wholesaler said the end-to-end automation system will enable it to boost order accuracy and storage capacity.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 29, 2022

Louis DeJoy is transforming the Postal Service. Can the agency compete with FedEx and UPS?

The U.S. Postmaster General isn’t afraid of making big changes. But keeping pace with private parcel carriers is a tall order for the beleaguered agency, experts say.

By Max Garland • Sept. 28, 2022

DHL Supply Chain deepens robotics partnership ahead of peak season

Tech from Locus Robotics will help fulfill orders for apparel company Carhartt.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 27, 2022

Ford breaks ground on $5.6B EV ‘mega campus’

The facility is part of the automaker’s plan to meet electric vehicle production targets by exerting greater control over its supply chain.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 27, 2022

Hostess nabs Kimberly-Clark exec as chief supply chain officer

The Twinkies maker is looking to enhance productivity after struggling with supplier delays and ingredients shortages.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 27, 2022

Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040

Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022

Beam Suntory to invest $400M in sustainable expansion of Jim Beam distillery

The project will increase the Kentucky facility’s capacity by 50%, while cutting its greenhouse gas emissions in half. 

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 27, 2022

Toyota to terminate production in Russia

The auto company has experienced a shortage of key materials and parts in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 26, 2022

How Roadie’s order batching helps make local delivery fast and convenient

Batch delivery allows small and midsize businesses to leverage crowdsourcing’s economies of scale, consolidate the sorting and staging process and minimize the cost of sending multiple deliveries daily. 

Sept. 26, 2022

What’s next for procurement? Trends shaping the future of online business buying

The latest report from Amazon Business explores the biggest trends in procurement.

Sept. 26, 2022

Automating warehouse order picking resolves labor shortage challenges

The right blend of picking technologies reduces labor, increases accuracy and productivity across the entire order fulfillment operation.

Sept. 26, 2022

American Eagle leverages Quiet Platforms to speed its own fulfillment

E-commerce orders are now reaching customers within 3 days of checkout, and executives still see room for improvement.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2022

Ford searches for chief supply chain officer after supplier costs mount

The automaker is restructuring operations after reporting that tens of thousands of vehicles will be built with parts missing due to supply constraints. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 22, 2022

AutoZone adds ‘direct import facilities’ to manage safety stock

The sites will hold imports for several weeks, allowing the company to send products as needed into its distribution network.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 22, 2022

Micron expands US memory chip production with $15B facility

The semiconductor manufacturer expects the new plant to begin production in 2025.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 21, 2022

US Postal Service pursues facility consolidation to reduce transport costs

The agency is streamlining its facility footprint in a five-year initiative, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in an interview.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2022

4 ways collaboration helps build supply chain resiliency

Navigating volatility during the pandemic wasn't easy. Several speakers shared their approach during a session at CSCMP Edge 2022.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 20, 2022