'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

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

Sysco moves drivers, warehouse workers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

The food distributor will also be delivering six days a week to improve asset utilization.

By Max Garland • June 1, 2022

Walmart warehouse fire in Indiana 'put a strain on our system': CEO

Losing one of its biggest distribution centers forced the retailer to reroute orders in Q1, affecting its e-commerce operations.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2022

How an infant formula plant shutdown unraveled into a national crisis

A timeline shows how safety issues at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan led to inventory shortfalls nationwide.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 23, 2022

Stephen Lyons will be the next US port envoy

The retired general of the U.S. Transportation Command will replace John Porcari as the officer in charge of easing freight bottlenecks.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2022

Sony forecasts PS5 supply won't meet demand

China-based procurement issues continue to plague the electronics maker's manufacturing plans.

By Kate Magill • May 26, 2022

Toyota plans 'rolling pauses' on production as Shanghai lockdowns drag

The automaker is halting production on a rolling basis in May and June as it struggles with supply shortages.

By Kate Magill • May 25, 2022

Walmart to deploy Symbotic's AI tech in all regional distribution centers

The retailer plans to expand its work with Symbotic in a bid to boost speed and accuracy throughout its supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 24, 2022

More ports to join Supply Chain Information Highway

The Port of Long Beach wants to expand the visibility platform from "coast-to-coast," and is starting with familiar partners.

By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2022

Dollar Tree taps former Dollar General execs for help with supply chain, merchandising

The hires are the latest with experience at the dollar store's rival to join, along with new executive chair Richard Dreiling.  

By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2022

Bringing business back home

UNICOR, a federal program, is helping return manufacturing to the U.S.

May 23, 2022

Expedited drayage, airfreight helps Sovos tackle ocean congestion

The owner of brands such as Rao's pasta sauce is also adding to its domestic manufacturing footprint to wield greater control over its supply chain.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 20, 2022

Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk to step down

Chief Operating Officer Colin Browne, who transformed the retailer's supply chain strategy, will take over on an interim basis.

By Kaarin Moore • May 20, 2022

Clorox sheds suppliers as COVID-19 inches toward 'endemic phase'

With service levels improving, the cleaning products company is now focused on cutting costs.

By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2022

REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint

A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.

By Kate Magill • May 18, 2022

Hershey adds distribution centers to boost capacity ahead of Halloween

Three new facilities will help the chocolate maker meet demand it hasn't been able to fulfill.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 17, 2022