Disability inclusion programs help warehouses hire overlooked talent

Retail and logistics companies are accelerating their commitments to workers with disabilities as a labor crunch hampers operations. Experts say the programs have sizeable benefits.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 8, 2022

Billions of dollars set to boost US port projects in 2022

Federal aid will support future capital improvement programs as the demand for these crucial links in the supply chain continues to grow.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 8, 2022

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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​Deeper relationships, new facilities: How companies sought out semiconductor capacity in Q4

Near-term relief from shortages is unlikely, but leading producers are expanding their supply base.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2022

Fender moves to cloud ERP to keep up with record guitar demand

Businesses are pushing for better scalability and new features in their central provisions systems.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 2, 2022

Inflation may last through 2023 even if pandemic, supply chain bottlenecks end

Federal Reserve efforts to curb inflation are expected to collide with efforts to reshore production and worker or supply shortages, one research firm said.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 2, 2022

Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry

Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 1, 2022

2022 supply chain outlook features shortages, high delivery costs

While supply chain woes aren't expected to disappear in 2022, this year could mark a turning point.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Shortages 2022: 5 products expected to be in tight supply this year

Semiconductors, aluminum and food products top the list of potential shortages this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

How grocers are managing the twin pressures of supply chain disruption and inflation

Companies need to be particularly "agile" in 2022, one expert said, as high demand and shortages can make inflation appear quickly.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2022

Warehouse, distribution center demand accelerates as e-commerce grows

The rise of e-commerce has strengthened demand for new facilities, and industry experts expect that momentum to continue.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 31, 2022

Shippers plan for disruptions from Lunar New Year: survey

A majority of companies ordered early as the holiday is expected to lengthen transit times and raise freight costs, according to Container xChange.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2022

Mondelēz reactivates 'COVID playbook' to address low inventory

Early in the pandemic, the snack food giant focused on simplifying its business. High demand and lingering labor constraints have pushed the CPG to revive some aspects of that strategy. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

P&G to hike prices as chemicals, raw material costs soar

The maker of Tide and Bounty laundry detergent expects commodity price inflation to create $2.3 billion in added costs this fiscal year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2022

'It's gotten really bad': Union Pacific bumps up security after cargo thefts near LA rail yard

Break-ins used to be a "nuisance" for the railroad, but security concerns have led to plans for barriers and more enforcement, said CEO Lance Fritz.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022

Car parts supplier loads up on inventory as just-in-time delivery loses appeal

Companies that have what customers want when they want it are the ones coming out on top in this environment, a CarParts.com executive said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 24, 2022

KB Home cuts SKUs as it faces shortages of garage doors, building materials

The homebuilder is one of many unable to get adequate materials and components for projects — and the issues aren't limited to garage doors.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 20, 2022

California drought dried up avocado supply in 2021: supplier

Some companies imported more due to low harvests. But port congestion and shipping delays presented new challenges — including product spoilage.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2022

Butter prices skyrocket 40% on labor, supply woes: USDA

Decreased cow herds, a driver and worker shortage, and higher packaging costs have led to a huge price hike for the dairy product.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 13, 2022

Simply Good Foods increases prices to cover rising ingredients costs

The seller of Atkins and Quest Nutrition products has faced inflation "from the high single digits to the low double digits for our total business," its CFO said.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2022

Constellation: Brown glass shortage lowering imported beer inventory levels

Supply chain and transport challenges are contributing to low inventory levels and higher cost of product sold, according to the third largest U.S. beer producer.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Midsize businesses are 'thinking big' for supply chain workarounds: survey

Many of these firms are executing plays similar to larger businesses: bolstering inventory, diversifying suppliers and finding substitute materials and processes.

By Max Garland • Jan. 11, 2022

East Coast snowstorms jeopardized suppliers, $5B in revenue: Resilinc

The storm put an estimated 25,000 types of product at risk. It could take 23 weeks for facilities to recover.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 11, 2022

CPGs grapple with a murky 2022 outlook as inflation, supply chain weigh on operations

Uncertainty is making it hard for CEOs to determine whether they should raise prices or take other actions.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2022

'Omicron absenteeism' strains Conagra's supply chain

Labor constraints are limiting output and raising costs for the packaged foods company.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2022

Cathay Pacific cuts air cargo capacity after Hong Kong tightens COVID-19 restrictions

The omicron variant is casting a long shadow over air transport.

By Max Garland • Jan. 10, 2022