Best Buy plans to spend $1.2B on diverse suppliers across its business

The retailer joins Target and others in an effort to diversify supplier bases. The initiatives' success depends on their centrality within an organization.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 28, 2021

Biden administration needs to broaden supply chain focus to all 'essential' products

The pandemic experience has clarified that personal care and cleaning products are just as important as a stocked pantry to everyday life, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • June 25, 2021

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Levi's COO wants to transform the brand's supply chain

The company's focus on product quality, sustainability and loyalty will require transparency and close collaboration with suppliers.

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate face potential sticker shock.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021

Ahold Delhaize will insource 85% of distribution by 2022 in supply chain overhaul

The chain says it's on track to control its entire U.S. grocery supply chain by its 2023 deadline.

By Jeff Wells • June 23, 2021

Brands turn to air cargo as inventory delays continue

The companies behind brands such as Levi Strauss and Tommy Hilfiger said they are expediting more shipments to keep up with sales.

By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2021

Dollar Tree: 'Upside down' ocean market sends import rates skyward

The company utilized spot markets more than it expected last quarter, which tripled its transportation cost assumption.

By S.L. Fuller • June 4, 2021

Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity

Early payments give suppliers access to capital and the ability to scale, the company said.

By Edwin Lopez • June 3, 2021

American Eagle cuts SKUs, speeds delivery with supply chain transformation

The introduction of regional hubs helped the retailer cut the number of shipments per order and reduce delivery speed by 1.5 days, the COO said.

By Matt Leonard • June 1, 2021

Supply chains stick with lean methods despite inventory woes

Growing demand and flat inventory growth led the inventory-to-sales ratio to drop to 1.23 in March, the lowest ever recorded.

By Matt Leonard • June 1, 2021

Flytrex expands drone deliveries for Walmart, local retailers in North Carolina

An FAA permit allows the drones to carry deliveries up to a mile away from retailers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 26, 2021

Foot Locker: Stage is set for inventory improvement as port congestion eases

The company's inventory level was down 30% in its most recent quarter compared to a year ago, when store closures led to a build-up of inventory.

By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021

VF Corp, following efforts to decrease inventory, ends the year with levels down 18%

Vans is in comeback mode, but Europe's pandemic troubles and questions around inventory remain bumps in the road.

By Daphne Howland • May 24, 2021

Casper sidesteps product shortage with third-party manufacturers

The company's CEO expects its manufacturing base to be a "critical benefit" as sourcing improves long-term.

By A.B. Brown • May 20, 2021

Target taps into tech acquisitions as it expands supply chain network

The retailer will rely on software from Grand Junction and Deliv to pick carriers and create routes from its distribution and sortation centers.

By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2021

Industry group warns pallet prices up 400% amid shortage

Demand for pallets stems from retailers and grocers restocking, while pallet manufacturers face supply constraints and rising material costs.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 20, 2021

Walmart boosts inventory, extends lead times to account for supply chain delays and stockouts

The retailer increased inventory 16% and is adjusting its fulfillment network as e-commerce sales grow.

By Matt Leonard • May 19, 2021

Yeti works to improve stockouts with inventory down 9%

The company expects elevated freight costs throughout the year as it rebuilds inventories.

By Matt Leonard • May 17, 2021

Amazon embarks on 75K hiring push to accommodate logistics growth

The retailer is offering competitive pay and sign-on bonuses, as well as COVID-19 vaccine incentives.

By S.L. Fuller • May 14, 2021

Retailers double tech investments to make supply chains faster: report

The enhancement of supply chain and omnichannel capabilities continues to drive funding as retailers approach a post-pandemic world, according to CB Insights.

By Maria Monteros • May 13, 2021

Logistics meets marketing: Fast and free shipping promotions need supply chain on board

Data sharing between the departments maintains low costs and customer loyalty.

By Jen A. Miller • May 13, 2021

Under Armour restricts inventory despite high demand

The company's strategy is to limit low-demand products, thereby boosting the margins it may need to resist future supply chain shocks.

By A.B. Brown • May 11, 2021

Partnership gives grocers on-demand access to order picking workforce

The partnership combines Stor.ai’s picking technology and online platform with Trax’s labor pool of more than 1.4 million workers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 10, 2021

RFID's e-commerce growth spurt

The need for visibility drove companies to invest in solutions for their complete supply chain while Adidas is using the technology to verify provenance.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 4, 2021

Amazon's logistics build-out yields more data, accurate delivery estimates

The investment is expensive, but the company says it has resulted in better information on delivery patterns, which it passes on to customers in the form of delivery time estimates.

By Matt Leonard • April 30, 2021