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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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For Home Depot, tackling capacity crunch key in pandemic strategy
Securing carrier capacity is not a guarantee in the currently constrained environment, so Home Depot made plans to charter ships.
By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Manufacturers plan to boost wages at a record 3.5% rate
The tight labor market and high raw material costs are top challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers says.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics
Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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How Pfizer transformed its supply chain to deliver vaccines at lightspeed
In a span of months, the company strengthened its production power for pandemic-level demand.
By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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As retailers stock up, real estate near ports sees record demand
Port-proximate markets are seeing record-low vacancies and soaring rental rates amid a surge in e-commerce, according to a report.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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PepsiCo to cut use of virgin plastic as part of broad sustainability goal
The Fritos and Gatorade manufacturer is embracing a more ambitious agenda to reduce reliance on new plastics as consumers continue to pressure brands to shrink their environmental footprints.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2021 -
Big Lots plans 'bypass network' to mitigate port congestion during peak season
As an example, the retailer said 98% of its Christmas trees ship out of Yantian and now have 4-8 week lead times. A bypass network will help imports skip a touch, and arrive in time for holiday shopping.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts
The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new fulfillment, transportation employees
Amid a labor shortage and the upcoming peak season, Amazon pushes to hire 125,000 fulfillment and transportation employees.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Inventory levels jump as manufacturers hold onto work-in-progress products
Manufacturers of transportation equipment, computers and electronics need chips, which are in short supply, and some products are being held until critical components arrive.
By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch
The mandate's "aim is good, but there will likely be short-term pain for long-term gain," said Raj Patel, senior director of 3PL global industry strategy at Blue Yonder, in an email.
By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Shutdowns in Asia sting Toyota, automakers and exacerbate chip shortage
Toyota will temporarily close nine plants this month, including those responsible for the Corolla and Camry sedans, according to an SEC filing.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Kellogg investing $45M to revamp North American supply chain
The cereal giant is shifting production to more efficient facilities as it looks to combat capacity constraints.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Biden to require large employers mandate vaccines
The ruling will especially impact warehouse workers, as many large companies had avoided requiring vaccines for frontline staff amid an acute labor shortage.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges
More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.
By Max Garland • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Supply chain managers ramp up hiring, raise wages ahead of peak
A survey found nearly half of supply chain managers plan to increase pay as companies continue to report lost sales and productivity due to labor shortages.
By Max Garland • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive
Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution?
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Target's CIO retires after years of facilitating supply chain innovation
McNamara encouraged in-house innovation that enabled automation along the supply chain. A new CIO at Target needs to focus on three key pillars.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Industrial buyers face a resin market with tight supplies, spiking prices
Demand for resins is far outstripping supplies, leaving manufacturers of plastic parts scrambling.
By Meena Thiruvengadam • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions
Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2021
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