Lineage Logistics adds 790K pallet positions with latest acquisition

The company has been on an acquisition spree as it seeks to expand its services. Now, Kloosterboer Group will expand its cold storage capabilities.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 15, 2021

ArcBest's MoLo acquisition bolsters presence in crowded freight brokerage market

MoLo's expertise on truckload brokerage has helped the company maintain high service metrics in a volatile market.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 13, 2021

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Kroger steps up same-day delivery with new automated fulfillment centers

The grocer is adding more fulfillment facilities powered by technology partner Ocado as it looks to increase the coverage and speed of its delivery services.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 13, 2021

Top retailers will establish robot resource departments as demand grows: Gartner

Further investment in robots is one way companies are boosting fulfillment center productivity, as orders get processed closer to the point of delivery in a new era for retailers.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021

Electric forklifts gain ground in warehouses, manufacturing facilities

Advances in electric battery technology offer facilities longer runtimes, fast charging and hassle-free maintenance — at a higher price than alternatives.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 12, 2021

Lamb Weston passes on freight costs as rate inflation continues

Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021

Major paint supplier looks to overcome resin shortages with new Texas facility

RPM International said it lost 300 production days after a February winter storm and an explosion at a major supplier led to shortages. Now, it's purchasing assets to add resilience.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2021

Companies report rising inflation in freight, raw materials: Gartner

After failing to make long-term investments in their supply chain at the start of the pandemic, many organizations are staring down eroding margins and higher costs.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 11, 2021

Steel and roofing materials shortage hamstrings construction industry

Rising costs, tight supplies and months-long lead times have pushed companies to delay projects or find substitutes.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2021

How PepsiCo harnesses data to help retailers increase sales

The company's Pepviz platform uses analytics, data science and other tools to ensure a store is carrying the right product mix and optimizing shelf space. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2021

'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain

Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2021

Semiconductor shortage, lean inventories stifle memory chip demand

Micron, a memory chip maker, says its inventory is at its lowest level in years and its customers are also short on components.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021

USPS moves forward with extended delivery times despite concerns

A regulator said it was worried the shift would lead to deteriorating service. The Postal Service said the opposite will happen.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021

Retailers market supply chain training amid hiring push

Companies like Walmart and Target are investing in their upskilling infrastructure to complement a difficult hiring season.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 5, 2021

Stressed supply chain turns into silver lining for UNFI

Keeping retailers stocked has "been a roller-coaster ride," one executive said. But the food distributor's purchasing capabilities have helped it gain more business.

By Jeff Wells , Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2021

AutoZone to add 20 'mega hubs' for store replenishment

The expanded stores would carry more than 100,000 SKUs and help fulfill orders for the surrounding area.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2021

DHL invests $300M to expand, automate US e-commerce network

The investment includes new parcel sorters, reducing the need for labor as warehouse workers are hard to come by.

By Max Garland • Sept. 28, 2021

Hy-Vee brings inventory robots to 5 stores to plan orders, reduce stockouts

The robots help retailers cut down on the incidence of sold-out items by up to 30%, said Simbe Robotics.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 28, 2021

Nike warns of shortages as ocean congestion, Vietnam shutdowns hurt inventory

Pre-pandemic, it took Nike about 40 days to move product from Asia to North America, said CFO Matt Friend. That has since doubled.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2021

SEC asks companies to detail climate change's impact on operations

Businesses across a range of industries are being pressed for more information as the agency prepares a proposed rule on climate disclosure.  

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 27, 2021

It's time for integrated post-purchase solutions

Maximize value recovery on omnichannel returns with an integrated post-purchase management solution.

Sept. 27, 2021

3 tips for launching your responsible sourcing program

Learn how to take the first steps towards a responsible and diverse sourcing program.

By Kayla Mackay • Sept. 27, 2021

Shortages have created a 'traffic jam' in construction: Lennar

A lack of labor and items, including vinyl siding and wood windows, are delaying production and creating "a game of whack-a-mole" for the industry.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2021

Toymakers worry congestion will lead to holiday inventory troubles

The time it takes to ship products from China to the U.S. increased by 83% in September compared to before the pandemic, according to Freightos.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 23, 2021

FedEx diverts packages as labor shortage bites into service levels

The need for workers will only become more pressing as the carrier braces for peak season.

By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021