SUPPLY CHAIN

As port strike continues, experts weigh in
The East and Gulf Coast port strike is now in its fourth day with no signs that the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance are heading back to restart contract negotiations.
Starbucks opening two new global sustainable coffee farms
Starbucks is expanding its efforts to grow coffee beans productively with climate resilience and profitability for farmers.

Amazon offers new rewards program to Business Prime members

Business customers of Amazon can expand the benefits of a Prime membership.
Strike Update: Prolonged strike could push up rates at East, West Coast ports

The port strike by 45,000 dockworkers halting shipments at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports from Maine to Texas enters its third day on Thursday with no negotiations scheduled (as of late Wednesday afternoon).
Albertsons AI-enables distribution center forecasts

Albertsons Companies Inc. is using artificial intelligence to assist distribution center buyers in placing store orders.
Dick’s Sporting Goods centralizes sourcing and production with AI

Dick’s Sporting Goods is unifying its production chain activities on a single artificial intelligence-based platform.
Walmart expands, renames Luminate data platform

Walmart Luminate will soon be known by a new name as it launches additional features and enters more global markets.
Save A Lot automates food traceability

Save A Lot is making it easier for food suppliers to transmit FDA-required traceability data.
Retailers’ top holiday supply chain concern is…

One specific area of the supply chain is making retailers nervous as the holidays approach.
Expert: Port strike on supply chain for peak holiday season will be ‘less severe’

The labor strikes at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports are generating considerable discussion, but their actual impact on the supply chain for the peak holiday season may be less severe than anticipated.

As port strike continues, experts weigh in

Starbucks opening two new global sustainable coffee farms

Amazon offers new rewards program to Business Prime members

Strike Update: Prolonged strike could push up rates at East, West Coast ports

Albertsons AI-enables distribution center forecasts

Dick’s Sporting Goods centralizes sourcing and production with AI

Walmart expands, renames Luminate data platform

Save A Lot automates food traceability

Retailers’ top holiday supply chain concern is…

Expert: Port strike on supply chain for peak holiday season will be ‘less severe’