McDonald's names new global supply chain chief

Marion Gross, who will replace the retiring Francesca DeBiase, most recently oversaw strategic direction at the company's supply chain in the U.S. and Canada.

By Julie Littman • July 1, 2022

Amazon cancels, delays wave of warehouse plans as e-commerce demand cools

Shifts in plans have affected at least 13 facilities, including locations in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee and California, according to local news reports.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2022

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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Walmart invests in Symbotic as part of automation strategy

The retailer is deploying the company’s technology to increase capacity, accuracy and productivity at its distribution centers.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 28, 2022

La-Z-Boy makes 'structural changes' across supply chain to tackle backlog

The furniture retailer is leasing manufacturing plants in Mexico and adding suppliers to lower lead times.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 28, 2022

Amazon unveils first fully autonomous mobile robot

The e-commerce giant aims to automate the handling of heavy, package-carrying carts with its Proteus robot, allowing employees to focus on other tasks.

By Max Garland • June 28, 2022

Revlon scrambles to stabilize its supply in bankruptcy

The cosmetics giant is racing to pay suppliers and catch up on production so it can fill orders for the pending holiday season.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 27, 2022

PIE Program offers companies a win-win-win

The PIE Program provides a path for companies to manufacture high-quality, low-cost goods.

June 27, 2022

Lego to open first US factory in Virginia

The $1 billion facility will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand. 

By Kaarin Moore • June 21, 2022

How to find packaging materials in a 'perfect storm' of supply chain issues

Procurement managers have options to alleviate the pressure, but they should plan now for the holiday season.

By Jen A. Miller • June 16, 2022

A year after JBS cyberattack, food suppliers remain prime targets for ransomware

A sweeping supply chain has vulnerabilities in legacy equipment and systems that lack modern security tools.

By Matt Kapko • June 16, 2022

Old Navy struggles with demand planning due to supply chain delays

The Gap-owned retailer is rebalancing its inventory mix after shipping delays left the company with excess product that is "out of sync" with consumer preferences.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 16, 2022

P&G taps Microsoft for cloud services to boost production efficiency

Pilot programs are already underway to improve diaper and paper towel manufacturing, the companies say.

By Colin Campbell • June 14, 2022

Family Dollar to shutter distribution center FDA flagged as rodent-infested

Issues at the Arkansas facility led to a voluntary recall of several product categories and the temporary closure of some 400 stores.

By Max Garland • June 14, 2022

How certified small and diverse sellers achieve growth with Amazon Business

Digital procurement helps sellers improve visibility with business and government buyers to grow their organizations.

June 13, 2022

Phantom wins the 2022 MHI Innovation Award for Best New Product by enabling drivers to work remotely

Remote workers can "teleport" between different vehicles and between different warehouses with the click of a button, all from the safety of a distant office.

June 13, 2022

'The rip-off is over': Biden urges shipping reform during Port of Los Angeles visit

The president warned carriers that new regulations could be coming as he called on Congress to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

By Colin Campbell , Sarah Zimmerman • June 10, 2022

Urban Outfitters trims low-profit SKUs to boost margins

Fewer styles and larger orders are among the tactics Urban Outfitters is using to offset rising freight costs.

By Colin Campbell • June 10, 2022

USPS leans on multicloud strategy to meet coronavirus test kit demand

The Postal Service's feat required six surface transfer centers and a website that could withstand a massive traffic surge.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 10, 2022

GE normalizes Shanghai contrast dye production, easing medical supply constraints

Production had come to a standstill amid local lockdowns, forcing U.S. physicians to postpone nonemergency tests.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 9, 2022

Target moves to reduce inventory, taking markdowns and canceling orders

The retailer also plans to add five distribution centers as part of its strategy to ease supply chain delays.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2022

Walmart plots 4 'next generation' fulfillment centers

The new facilities will allow Walmart to offer next- or two-day shipping to 95% of the U.S.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2022

Monster leans on US sourcing to lower freight costs

The beverage maker had imported more aluminum cans last year to meet demand, but it came at a cost.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2022

Amazon chief to become Flexport CEO

Dave Clark has led teams that "built out Amazon’s transportation network from scratch," CEO Andy Jassy said of the departing executive.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated June 8, 2022

Procurement talent is hard to come by. Here's how to keep it.

Too many companies focus on recruitment when they should be focused on retention.

By Rich Weissman • June 2, 2022

Omnicom's new supply chain tool adjusts media spend based on inventory

Shifts to media spend sometimes happen after customers had been sent to empty shelves, negatively affecting brand performance.

By Chris Kelly • June 2, 2022