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

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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

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

Port of Savannah expands cold storage capacity

The Georgia port is adding more refrigerated container racks as it expects growth in chilled imports, a spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 9, 2023

Port of Long Beach supports push for single appointments system

Trucking groups have called for an easier way to access terminals after missed appointments contributed to port congestion at the height of the pandemic.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 9, 2023

McCormick to cut supply chain workforce in cost-savings plan

The CPG is pursuing more automation in facilities to boost profits. 

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 9, 2023

UPS’ Ware2Go expands footprint, boosts services for Amazon sellers

The on-demand warehousing provider now has access to facilities in Baltimore, Las Vegas and Tennessee through a deal with e-commerce platform Whitebox.

By Max Garland • Feb. 8, 2023

The Children’s Place took a $65M hit from cotton prices in 2022

With container and air freight costs, the children’s clothing retailer logged a $135 million impact from heightened supply chain expenses.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 8, 2023

J&J Snack Foods to add 3 new distribution centers in bid to simplify network

The snack maker says the new facilities will boost efficiencies by reducing party logistics locations.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 7, 2023

Peloton struggles to offload manufacturing assets

The connected fitness company is looking to shrink its operating footprint, but it hasn’t been able to find the right buyers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 7, 2023

FedEx Freight plans more furloughs

The company will offer some employees permanent transfers to other markets where it has hiring needs.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

2023 outlook: Is this the year supply chains stabilize?

Freight rates are finally easing, but geopolitical turmoil and ongoing economic uncertainty continue to create headaches for businesses.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023

Gap teams with UPS unit to offer small businesses outsourced fulfillment

The partnership allows shippers to access the retailer’s distribution network and gain supply chain capabilities “previously only available to billion-dollar brands.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 6, 2023