Temple, Texas-based McLane Co. Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, has hired Chris Smith as the new president of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit providing supply chain solutions to more than 70,000 retailer locations. Before joining McLane Co., Smith worked at Walgreens Boots Alliance as SVP and chief […]
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CBA Forecasts Continued High Demand, More Pressure On Supply Chain
The Consumer Brands Association has released its CPG Economic Pulse: Q3 Review and Cost Forecast, which predicts elevated demand will continue and costs will moderate, albeit slightly, for the consumer packaged goods industry in the months ahead. A Consumer Brands analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that CPG demand in the third quarter of […]
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Meijer Recognized As Industry Leader In Sustainable Freight Supply Chain
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer received two SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recognizing the retailer as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. “We appreciate the EPA’s continued support of our innovation and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint,” said Tom McCall, VP of logisticsr. “At Meijer, we […]
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ADUSA Supply Chain Marks 65 Percent Self-Distributed
The ADUSA Supply Chain network has completed its 2021 facilities transitions with bringing procurement services at The Giant Co.’s Carlisle, Pennsylvania, distribution center into the self-distributed network. This brings the network of self-distributed center store volume to 65 percent, the goal set for the year. “It has been a busy and exciting 2021,” said Chris Lewis, president […]
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Walmart Navigating Supply Chain To Deliver This Holiday Season
Supply chain issues across the retail industry have remained in the news in recent months. Joe Metzger, EVP of supply chain operations for Walmart U.S., recently addressed the issue in a blog. “With so many news stories about port delays, increased consumer demand and holiday season forecasting, it’s natural to wonder whether items will make […]
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ADUSA Supply Chain Opens 1 Million-Square-Foot DC In Connecticut
The ADUSA Supply Chain network has opened its newest distribution center at 1339 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, Connecticut. The one million-square-foot DC will receive, select and transport 88 million cases of nonperishable grocery products annually for more than 450 Stop & Shop stores and e-commerce centers. The facility also includes a technology package to support the future […]
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FourKites Recognized As A 2021 Great Supply Chain Partner
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, has been named a 2021 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain, one of the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resources. Nominated by its customers, FourKites was recognized for its impact on its customers’ efficiency, customer service and supply chain performance. This year marks SupplyChainBrain’s 19th consecutive […]
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Dole Food To Digitally Transform Its Supply Chain With Blue Yonder
Dole Food & Beverages Group is digitally transforming its supply chain to predict shipment delays and sense, prescribe and optimize demand, enabled with two Blue Yonder cloud-based solutions: Luminate Control Tower and the Luminate Planning portfolio. Dole Food & Beverages Group, a division of The Dole Sunshine Co. based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of […]