Clorox sheds suppliers as COVID-19 inches toward 'endemic phase'

With service levels improving, the cleaning products company is now focused on cutting costs.

By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2022

REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint

A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.

By Kate Magill • May 18, 2022

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Hershey adds distribution centers to boost capacity ahead of Halloween

Three new facilities will help the chocolate maker meet demand it hasn't been able to fulfill.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2022

Meat processors used 'baseless' claims of shortages to keep plants open during COVID-19: report

A congressional investigation said Tyson and others influenced a Trump order to ensure facilities would continue operating despite local and state health measures.

By Christopher Doering • May 16, 2022

2 big keys to meeting today's warehouse demands

Modern fulfillment demands are complicated but adapting your warehouse is easier than ever. Here’s how.

May 16, 2022

Under Armour is canceling orders due to supply chain issues

All of the planned order cancellations are related to supply issues and not demand, CEO Patrik Frisk said.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 13, 2022

Diversified sourcing helps Levi's avoid disruption from China lockdowns

Less than 1% of the apparel maker's products come from China, after a yearslong strategy to diversify its supply.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 12, 2022

Tootsie Roll could pause production lines due to delayed supplier deliveries

Ingredients and packaging suppliers have failed to meet promised delivery dates due to rail and truck constraints, the candy manufacturer said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2022

Robotic sorters raise throughput at DHL's e-commerce division

The DoraSorter robotic systems, used at an Atlanta distribution center, are part of DHL eCommerce Solutions' $100 million investment in automated parcel sorting systems.

By Max Garland • May 10, 2022

ERP implementation woes cost J&J Snack Foods estimated $20M

Despite the headwinds, J&J's CEO called the transition "the largest and most necessary change required to strengthen our supply chain."

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 10, 2022

Target prioritizes supply chain in leadership shuffle

The retailer is capitalizing on recent growth with investments in digital, fulfillment and distribution capabilities.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2022

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China

Fast ocean shipping, increased air cargo capacity and collaboration with suppliers are part of the auto company's playbook.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2022

PPG cleared to reopen 6 facilities closed by China lockdowns

The company expects lockdowns to ease this month, alleviating operational and logistical challenges.

By Kate Magill • May 4, 2022

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year

The initiative using RFID tags will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars.

By Max Garland • May 2, 2022

More supply chain leaders look to South-East Asia for manufacturing alternatives

A simpler path to South Asian alternatives is coming into focus to diversify supply chains.

May 2, 2022

Amazon hit with $6B in costs as it grapples with excess labor, warehouse inefficiencies

The company's fulfillment network "quickly transitioned from being understaffed to being overstaffed" in Q1, CFO Brian Olsavsky said.

By Max Garland • April 29, 2022

Why Bumble Bee replaced shrink wrap with a recyclable alternative

Troubled machinery and difficulty scanning led the seafood company to make new packaging investments, which are also helping reduce plastic waste.

By Chris Casey • April 26, 2022

Kraft Heinz taps Microsoft to build up supply chain visibility

Building out digital twins and control towers will help Kraft Heinz gain visibility and get products to market faster, a company executive said.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 26, 2022

Furniture retailers forge new supply chain practices as backlogs, delays prevail

Improved inventory management is just one practice — executives are also looking at new sourcing destinations to mitigate risk.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2022

Mars Wrigley investing $175M to expand chocolate candy plant in Kansas

The money will go toward scaling up production of Snickers and adding Milky Way and 3 Musketeers, while improving packaging efficiencies.

By Samantha Oller • April 22, 2022

Kosherization: How one food factory transitions for Passover

Every January, whipped toppings maker Hanan Products undergoes the rigorous process — and unyielding rabbinic scrutiny — to make items observant Jews can enjoy.

By Megan Poinski • April 19, 2022

Lamb Weston slows production lines after poor potato harvest

The company's primary growing regions in the Pacific Northwest encountered extreme summer heat, resulting in fewer, lower-quality potatoes.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2022

How Lowe's retooled its logistics network to meet pandemic demand

Leveraging coastal holding facilities and shifting to a market delivery model are two pillars in the company's strategy, said Don Frieson, EVP of supply chain.

By Max Garland • April 13, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2022

COVID-19 tests at times have been notoriously hard to find. Here's why.

At-home test manufacturers faced unique challenges with forecasting demand, leading to supply and demand mismatches.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 12, 2022