Supply Chain Dive
North Carolina lumber company invests in on-site rail, part of $40M project
Great Southern Wood-NC and the North Carolina Railroad Company’s infrastructure investments aim to lower transportation costs.
Supply Chain Dive
The perfect mix: How convenience stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning
The right technology can spot sales patterns and flag gaps, but supply chain leaders still need to make the final call about adding and cutting items, one expert said.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dive
Gap, Kohl’s among retailers adding DoorDash delivery option
With the new partnerships, DoorDash said it now has more than half a million products eligible for sub-hour delivery.
Supply Chain Dive
Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases
CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dive
Manufacturing growth slows in August as economic concerns loom: ISM
Although the sector remained in expansion, "warning signs" are starting to appear, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
Supply Chain Dive
Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in the country in 2024.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
Supply Chain Dive
UPS launches new global operating model, revamps exec roles
The carrier said it is standardizing key network processes to better serve shippers, with a company veteran leading the charge.
Supply Chain Dive
+ 1 source (Supply Chain Dive and Food Dive)
Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale
The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.
Supply Chain Dive
Starbucks hires Nike veteran to lead supply chain operations
Andrew Corner, who has held supply chain roles at Nike and Burberry, was named SVP of supply chain operations at the coffeehouse, effective Aug. 24.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dive
Heritage Grocers appoints logistics executive
As chief logistics officer, Adrian Castañeda will lead transportation, distribution and supply chain operations for the Hispanic and ethnic food retailer.
Topics: Supply Chain
Entities: Supply Chain
Supply Chain Dive
Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
Supply Chain Dive
Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness
Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.