8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains

Biden's signature paves the way for $17 billion in port infrastructure and $25 billion for airports. Here's what trade associations are saying.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 19, 2021

Resin buyers struggle with high prices and short supply

Businesses have stockpiled product, used fewer materials and bolstered internal manufacturing to cope in a tight market.

By Meena Thiruvengadam • Nov. 18, 2021

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Kroger shares transaction-level data to help CPGs plan for demand

The grocer unveiled a collaborative cloud tool that aims to help clients make smarter decisions about everything from production levels to marketing spending amid supply chain disruptions.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 18, 2021

Starbucks adds suppliers, boosts production to maintain holiday inventory

The coffee chain is working with suppliers to invest in wages and ensure factories are staffed, COO John Culver said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 17, 2021

Electronics manufacturers expect to hike prices again in 2022 as material, labor costs rise

Two-thirds of respondents to IPC's survey had raised prices by an average of 14.5% in 2021. Sustained pressures on profit margins have some manufacturers considering additional increases.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2021

Williams Sonoma debuts shipping membership program

For $99 per year, members have access to free shipping and other perks. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 16, 2021

Now is the time to shockproof supply chains, with a 3-pronged approach

Congested ports and empty car lots are a loud wake-up call to the shortcomings of just-in-time, the authors write.

By Kim Doyle and Tim Weed • Nov. 15, 2021

Your top supply chain visibility questions – answered

Explore three supply chain visibility challenges and find out how to solve them.

Nov. 15, 2021

Kellogg strike compounds supply chain issues

The cereal maker also is confronting higher ingredients and packaging costs, CFO Amit Banati said.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 12, 2021

Clorox turns to contract suppliers, manufacturers to bolster inventory

CFO Kevin Jacobsen said the move is temporary, and the company plans to eventually "step out of these relationships."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 11, 2021

Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond launch omnichannel collaboration

The partnership is Kroger's latest move to go beyond grocery to give customers a one-stop shopping experience.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 10, 2021

Just-in-time and safety stock require a careful balance

Over the course of the pandemic, inventory has gone up, but so have sales. Are companies rethinking lean or just trying to keep up with demand?

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 10, 2021

Cloud technology, now within reach, helps supply chains scale

Lower costs, improved products and increased comfort with sharing data is contributing to a rise in cloud applications.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 9, 2021

Tempur Sealy ramps up US manufacturing capacity to reduce supply chain exposure

Supply chain constraints and increased backlogs led the company to miss out on an estimated $200 million in sales in Q3, according to Chairman and CEO Scott Thompson.

By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2021

Small businesses have their own set of supply chain challenges — and advantages

For small business owners, complex holiday logistics and a shorter supply chain mean they are doing much of the work with a shoestring staff.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 9, 2021

American Eagle buys Quiet Logistics, takes further control over its supply chain

The acquisition gives the company "a fighting chance to meet consumer expectations around free and fast shipping during the holidays," said Shipium CEO Jason Murray.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 8, 2021

Need for speed: solving today's supplier management challenges

Supply chain solutions need to evolve as quickly as the issues they address. Learn how to accelerate implementation.

Nov. 8, 2021

Court stays OSHA vaccine mandate

The Department of Justice plans to defend the rule, which would require employers with at least 100 workers to enact a vaccine mandate in the coming months.

By Ryan Golden , Max Garland • Updated Nov. 8, 2021

Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak

For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021

Microsoft rolls out digital twin service after using it for supply chain resilience

After investing heavily in its supply chain's visibility, Microsoft is introducing a way for other companies to do the same. 

By Max Garland • Nov. 3, 2021

Retailers opt to hike prices in face of supply chain issues: study

Nearly everyone in the industry expects their costs to increase for the season and plans to either raise prices or let it affect margins. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2021

Fabric passes $1B valuation as micro-fulfillment demand grows

The micro-fulfillment company will use the funds to build facilities in cities across the U.S. and expand its technology, commercial and operations groups.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 2, 2021

Whenever precision and professionalism are high priorities, high touch is the way to go

With high touch moves, careful coordination of resources, schedules, people and specialized knowledge need to work together seamlessly in order to deliver the goods without a hitch. 

Nov. 1, 2021

Labor constraints push Amazon to redirect inventory

Labor, not storage space, was Amazon's primary capacity constraint in Q3, CFO Brian Olsavsky said. The company aims to hire 150,000 workers to handle the busy holiday season.

By Max Garland • Oct. 29, 2021

Hasbro hit by supply chain woes as $100M in orders go unfilled

Shipping costs and delays weighed on the toy maker as supply chains continue to struggle to get goods into the U.S.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2021