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

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

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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

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

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

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

CMA CGM tells shippers it won't accept plastic scrap as of April 15

The ocean carrier had committed to not carry plastic scrap on any of its ships by June 1, leaving plastic scrap shippers to find another carrier as of mid-April.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 12, 2022

Chewy pursues lower transport costs with new freight service

The online retailer is also taking steps to place inventory near fulfillment centers to improve product availability.

By Max Garland • April 12, 2022

Kroger to supply restaurants with next-day delivery service

The grocer, which has been rapidly expanding its fulfillment capabilities, is positioning its new business unit as a supplier for small and independent restaurant operators.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022

Del Monte plans operational changes to hit net zero emissions by 2050

The canned produce company is investing in automation and focusing on transportation efficiencies to reduce emissions across its supply chain.

By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2022

Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program launches Brand Ambassador Initiative

Your choices can help cut air pollution and emissions, protect whales and reduce underwater noise.

April 11, 2022

Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns

Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM's Timothy Fiore.

By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022

Surging inflation compelling small businesses to raise prices

Inflation is broad based and will probably persist longer than initially expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

By Jim Tyson • April 6, 2022

Chipotle tests RFID technology to improve food traceability

The tech will trace meat, dairy and avocados from five of the company's suppliers at about 200 Chicago-area restaurants and a distribution center.

By Julie Littman • April 5, 2022

Mission Produce faces operational issues after botched ERP implementation

The avocado supplier saw operating expenses balloon $4.1 million in Q1 after a shift to a new tech system created a lack of visibility into inventory.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2022

Macy's to open North Carolina fulfillment center in support of omnichannel business

The facility will account for nearly 30% of the retailer's digital supply chain capacity when fully operational. 

By Kate Magill • April 5, 2022

Facing production constraints, Hershey turns to SKU rationalization

The candy and confectionery company is focusing on its most popular products to reduce complexity.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 1, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for supply chains

The president's requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.

By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022

Food companies turn to AI to taste test products, drive innovation

From cutting sugar to discovering new flavors, manufacturers such as Conagra and Danone are using the technology to get products to market faster and gain a competitive advantage.

By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2022