Tyson Foods to shutter South Carolina plant, lay off 150 workers

The meat giant said the closure, slated for August, is not related to the pandemic and is part of ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies.

By Lillianna Byington • June 25, 2020

La-Z-Boy closes factories, won't return to full manufacturing capacity for months

With half of La-Z-Boy products made to order, the retailer's normal cadence is off as its stores reopen after closing due to the pandemic, leading to a slow return to business as usual for production.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 25, 2020

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Ford plans to go carbon neutral by 2050

Stakeholder engagement work has included surveying 83% of its supplier base (78% of which responded) to better understand scope 3 emissions and water usage, and sharing best practices with suppliers.

By Morgan Forde • June 24, 2020

Sales plummeted 14% in April leaving companies with bulging inventories

The inventory-to-sales ratio paints a clear picture of the pandemic and the economic turmoil it has created across retail and manufacturing, leaving product to languish in stockrooms, destined for markdowns or donations.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2020

How to prep reverse logistics for an upcoming 'flood of returns'

Technology and warehouse worker safety are critical as state reopenings could prompt an uptick in retail returns.

By Jen A. Miller • June 23, 2020

Shippers should embed carrier financial health into resilience plans as pandemic upends logistics

As supply chain leaders shift their focus to increasing resilience, they will need to consider multi-modal, multi-carrier logistics plans, according to CSCMP's State of Logistics Report.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2020

Coronavirus and counterfeits: How supply chain leaders can protect their products and brands

It's dangerous to assume only healthcare products are impacted by counterfeiting during the pandemic, writes Andrew Stevens, a senior director analyst in Gartner's supply chain practice.

By Andrew Stevens • June 22, 2020

Gartner: Three-quarters of enterprises will 'operationalize' AI by 2024

COVID-19 drove the need for accurate, speedy insights into the inner workings of all businesses.

By Roberto Torres • June 22, 2020

Kroger's omnichannel investments pay off in Q1

The grocer credited tech investments for its ability to handle demand for delivery and pickup services.

By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2020

Designer Brands to trim vendor list to prep for post-pandemic landscape

Simplification is a watchword of supply chains post-lockdown, according to business executives across sectors.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 19, 2020

Prologis: Demand for warehouse space will rise alongside e-commerce growth

E-commerce requires three times the logistics space of traditional storefronts, so companies are expected to begin investing to keep up with pandemic-driven demand.

By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2020

'Shake up that carrier mix': Shippers need flexibility in logistics, fulfillment for peak-season prep

The pandemic introduced atypical market conditions and led some carriers to cap volume from retailers. 

By S.L. Fuller • June 17, 2020

Unilever to request suppliers' emissions data on invoices

The supplier accountability effort seeks to advance Unilever' sustainability goals, such as reaching net-zero emissions from products by 2039 and ridding its supply chain of deforestation by 2023.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 17, 2020

More automation means more reusable packaging: survey

Highly automated fulfillment environments rely on standardized, reusable packaging, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. 

By Matt Leonard • June 16, 2020

Lamb Weston furloughs 660, closes 2 plants as fry demand falls

The bullwhip effect is alive and well in the food industry — and french fry supply chains are feeling the sting from closed restaurants.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 16, 2020

Developing the coronavirus vaccine supply chain

Pharmas, nonprofit organizations and suppliers prepare to handle a high volume of vaccines, but component shortages and scaling up manufacturing present challenges.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 16, 2020

UNFI: Grocery supplier stockouts could last into the fall

Consistently high demand, combined with the spike of panic-buying in March, will keep some suppliers in catch-up mode for a few more months, CEO Steve Spinner said. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 12, 2020

It's time for a national hospital supply chain czar

If the current lack of supply chain coordination isn't resolved before the expected second surge in COVID-19 cases, the result will be a far worse crisis, writes Jody Hatcher, a healthcare supply chain expert.

By Jody Hatcher • June 11, 2020

SAP, IBM Food Trust, GS1 move toward food supply chain traceability with interoperability test

GS1, the not-for-profit issuer of UPCs and barcodes, hired a vice president of blockchain in January and is conducting a series of tests to advance the technology's use in food supply chains. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 11, 2020

Strained supply chains, resource scarcity drive heightened focus on circularity amid pandemic

Supply chain disruptions in healthcare, packaging and other industries are seen as potential opportunities for new reuse and remanufacturing initiatives.

By Leslie Nemo • June 10, 2020

Inventory imbalances cost Chewy $20M amid pandemic 'demand shock'

The company's Q1 sales increased 46% year over year, prompting a ramp-up in fulfillment center hiring, operation speed and costs throughout its network.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 10, 2020

UPS expands healthcare footprint, shifting focus to vaccines

The carrier is working with many of the major players developing vaccines to protect against the new coronavirus and companies working toward treatments.

By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2020

Supply chain median salary 24% higher than national median, gender gap narrows

Supply chain professionals with a bachelor's degree have a median salary of $78,750 and 88% of respondents said they have a positive career outlook.

By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2020

Inventory management a top skill for 58% of supply chain pros: survey

Effective inventory management "is at the core of supply chain and that is making sure that you've got the right product at the right price with the right consumer at the right place," said ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi.

By Matt Leonard • June 9, 2020

Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack

The malware spread throughout the company's networks though it said no data was compromised.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 9, 2020