Report: Walmart laying off hundreds of fulfillment center workersWalmart is reportedly adjusting its headcount in its e-commerce supply chain operation. How Software Can Mitigate Weather-Related Supply Chain DisruptionsIn recent years the supply chain has been challenged by port backups, factory closures, material shortages, and labor and driver shortages. Imports remain below 2022 levels as retailers keep inventories in line The arrival of spring is expected to give a modest boost to import cargo volume, which has slowed considerably in recent months. Is Ship Congestion Finally Easing Up? Since early 2020, the U.S. has grappled with disruptions in the international supply chain, much of which was a direct result of the Covid pandemic. Alex and Ani outsources warehousing and fulfillment Alex and Ani is moving its inventory into third-party warehouses and utilizing a hosted last-mule delivery platform. Target to invest $100 million to build sorting centers for faster deliveries Target Corp. is making a big investment to expand its next-day delivery capabilities across major U.S. markets. February cargo imports expected to see big drop as retailers take cautious stance Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports in February is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level in nearly three years, or since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. 84 Lumber to accelerate expansion plans 84 Lumber is opening new locations and updating existing ones. American Eagle’s delivery network teams with JLL to lease warehouse space Quiet Platform’s partnership with the real estate services giant aims to lower costs of one-to-two-day deliveries by as much as a dollar. Five Reasons to Adopt Smart Warehouse Management Technology is getting smarter all the time, and the solutions in your warehouse should not be an exception. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last