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Dick's fulfills 70% of orders from stores, cuts delivery estimates 10%
The retailer's cost of goods sold — which includes shipping, freight and distribution, along with the cost of the merchandise — was up nearly 11%.
By Matt Leonard • March 10, 2021 -
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OpinionRethink labor management. Peak no longer operates on a set schedule.
With a holiday season like no other, many companies found that their preparation left them unprepared to make frequent pivots.
By Carl Schweihs • March 9, 2021 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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Starbucks' real-time alerts allow for disruption response in days, not weeks
Supply chains are working to integrate risk management systems into their operations to provide visibility before disruptions occur.
By A.B. Brown • March 8, 2021 -
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Foot Locker cites port congestion for nearly 24% drop in inventory
The retailer is working with its vendors to find alternative routings, and it expects its inventory position to improve this quarter, an executive said.
By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2021 -
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Reading between the supply chain lines: Walmart invests in talent, the supply chain lands on Mars
There is often more to a headline than meets the eye. These news stories may impact supply chain managers in unexpected ways.
By Rich Weissman • March 8, 2021 -
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Hershey threatens to suspend non-compliant suppliers in effort to cut deforestation
A companywide policy to end deforestation across its supply chain by 2030 applies to all Hershey's raw material suppliers.
By A.B. Brown • March 4, 2021 -
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A growing appetite for EVs tasks the supply chain to scale
Vehicle manufacturers are investing in redundant suppliers and regional networks to keep up with the demand for electric vehicles and boost resiliency.
By Aaron Perryman • March 4, 2021 -
Inventory mismatch squeezes Nordstrom's holiday quarter
To correct the issue, the retailer is canceling orders and returning goods to vendors, the CFO said.
By Daphne Howland • March 3, 2021 -
Inventories drop with no signs of softening demand: ISM
Shortages in ocean freight, corrugated boxes, gloves and dozens of other products are pushing up the prices for many commodities.
By Matt Leonard • March 3, 2021 -
'Right thing to do,' financial benefits drive supply chain investments in sustainability: Gartner
Waste reduction and water-efficiency improvements were the sustainability goals perceived as most likely to have a financial benefit.
By Matt Leonard • March 2, 2021 -
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Target expands sortation center model to optimize store fulfillment
The retailer will also expand its distribution-center footprint in 2021, while using predictive inventory planning on more of its assortment.
By Matt Leonard • March 2, 2021 -
Lowe's fulfills 60% of online orders from stores, moving 6-times faster
The retailer is transitioning to a market-based model, with distribution centers and dozens of cross docks that allow more flexible fulfillment.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 2, 2021 -
Wayfair cites ocean shipping disruption, port congestion for in-stock issues
The retailer expects it could take a "few months" to get back to the in-stock levels it usually tries to maintain, one executive said.
By Matt Leonard • March 1, 2021 -
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Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Kohl's investor group proposes sourcing, inventory changes to win back margins
The group said the retailer is overpaying for purchases in a sourcing agreement it has with a third-party agent, which accounts for 20% of its total purchases.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 25, 2021 -
White House delves into supply chain problemsBiden orders review of US supply chains after a year of shortages, delays
The review will start with understanding where suppliers are located, but experts say that making big changes could require government assistance.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems consolidates warehouse space with digital logistics center
The new Global Digital Logistics Center brings what was 500,000 square feet of warehouse space into a seven-story, 150,000-square-foot facility.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Packaging manufacturers compete for raw materials as takeout shakes up food service
One company has seen its lead times double for the materials it needs to make packaging.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy the automotive supply chain is in a semiconductor jam
A shortage with no quick fix is shutting down production lines around the world, and capacity constraints at tier 3 put automakers' lean operations into question.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 23, 2021 -
La-Z-Boy ramps production to shorten up to 9-month lead times
The furniture company reported order backlogs and a "long tail" of production and deliveries.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Pfizer set to double weekly production of coronavirus vaccine
The drugmaker will expand its production network and work to reduce manufacturing timelines from 110 days to an average of 60 days.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Unilever finds short-term sustainability costs lead to long-term savings
Company leaders credit savings of $1.5 billion since 2008 to sustainable sourcing and operations, and they say ongoing sustainability practices will produce more cost benefits over time.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Winter storm slams Texas food supply chains, logistics networks
Even with improving road conditions, logistics managers may experience capacity challenges and delayed shipments.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'
There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Gone fishin': Lack of succession planning is a supply chain risk
Supplier disruptions can happen almost overnight. A buyer could be left with a sourcing nightmare — one that should have been anticipated.
By Rich Weissman • Feb. 18, 2021
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