UPS teams up with Stamps.com to reduce friction for shippers

Shippers who source UPS shipping services through a Stamps.com platform can receive up to 55% off of daily rates.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 21, 2019

Patent Pending: Uber's plan for better freight matching, Walmart tackles store-based batching

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. On Fridays, we'll share a few from the week. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 17, 2019

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Givaudan to cut at least 85 jobs as it closes two plants

The Swiss flavor manufacturer joins other food and beverage companies such as Kellogg, Dean Foods and Coca-Cola that have recently slashed jobs or closed plants.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2019

Just-in-time manufacturing success requires the right KPIs and suppliers

Differentiation is critical in a world where JIT is no longer a novelty and margins are razor thin.

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 15, 2019

With record-low unemployment, how will supply chains hire thousands for peak season?

The arid talent pool challenges supply chain managers to boost productivity and take a unique approach to recruit and retain workers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 15, 2019

Declining price of IoT sensors means greater use in manufacturing

The average price of an IoT sensor has declined from $1.30 in 2004 to $0.44 in 2018. Microsoft expects there will be 36.13 billion connected IoT devices by 2021.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2019

Suppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain

When the strike ends, General Motors will have to figure out dealerships' inventory needs and pass them along to suppliers.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2019

Carlsberg debuts sustainable paper bottle prototype

The paper beer bottle prototypes are part of the Danish brewer's commitments to reduce plastic packaging waste and cut its carbon footprint. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2019

Mobile World Congress Los Angeles 2019: Sprint and CalAmp Form Strategic IoT Alliance

Sprint's Curiosity™ IoT platform to deliver advanced telematics solutions that improve operational efficiency, secure high-value assets and drive profitability for enterprises and SMBs.

Oct. 14, 2019

Patent Pending: Amazon plans to automate unloading, Walmart envisions lasers for inventory

Every week supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. On Fridays, we share a few in our new column. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 11, 2019

REI expands online selection with dropshipping

Danner, ECCO and Salomon are among the first brands to participate by shipping orders directly to customers.

By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 11, 2019

Fitbit to move 'effectively all' production out of China

CFO Ron Kisling said the company has been working on finding alternatives to China since 2018 in response to the U.S.-China trade war and tariffs. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2019

When it comes to warehouses, size isn't everything: CBRE

A new report from CBRE found "light industrial" warehouses between 70,000 to 120,000 square feet saw the most demand between 2014 and 2019, as last-mile pressures make smaller urban facilities more attractive.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 10, 2019

Importers ramp up cheese purchasing, stockpile ahead of EU tariffs

Stockpiling is one way to avoid tariffs and ensure there is enough supply to get through the months ahead, but the practice comes with drawbacks. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019

Inpax Final Mile lays off more than 700 after losing Amazon contract

As Amazon takes more of its own supply chain in-house, it's unlikely Inpax will be the last carrier to lay off workers after losing the e-commerce giant as a customer.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019

Fulfillment models can make or break retail profits

Fulfilling online orders from a store location had the highest fulfillment cost but the lowest delivery cost, in a recent study.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 8, 2019

Why subscription boxes aren't just e-commerce as usual

Inventory management and fulfillment strategies differ from e-commerce, and personalization at scale adds new complexity to the model.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 8, 2019

Unilever pledges to halve use of virgin plastic by 2025

CEO Alan Jope said the effort will require "a fundamental rethink in our approach to our packaging and products," but Greenpeace is unsure the impact will be quite so grand. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 8, 2019

Unemployment drops to 3.5% — the lowest in 50 years

Stagnant wages, however, remain a source of concern for some experts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 7, 2019

Frito-Lay aims for zero emissions at California freight hub

As part of the company's goal to cut emissions 20% by 2030, Frito-Lay plans to remove and replace all diesel powered freight equipment at its Modesto, California facility.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 7, 2019

John Deere lays off 220 workers citing reduced demand

The OEM has forecasted production capacity reductions for two quarters as the U.S.-China trade war has dampened farmer sentiment and appetite for new equipment investments. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Dec. 10, 2019

Over half of shoppers use subscription box services

Dollar Shave Club leads the pack as more retailers and brands introduce subscription services.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 4, 2019

Patent Pending: Walmart plans for drone delivery, others tackle faster picking and the end of lost inventory

Every week supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. On Fridays, we'll share a few in our new column. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 4, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond to cut $1B in inventory, hundreds of millions in cost as more stores close

The troubled home retailer will close 60 additional stores by end of the year, but executives hope inventory reduction and cost of good savings will stop the bleeding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 4, 2019

Customers are demanding more personalization and lower prices. How can supply chains deliver?

Today, customers everywhere want personalized products and services, and most critically, they want them at affordable prices. For companies to meet this demand, they need a sustainable, flexible supply chain model.

By Suman Sarkar • Oct. 3, 2019