Aldi, along with Avantor and McCain Foods, has joined the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a consortium launched in 2021 to accelerate progress toward science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. The new members join a group of sustainability leaders from across the globe that are dedicated to reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions. “Suppliers […]
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Posted inSupply Chain News, National
RJW Logistics Group Gets Investment From Berkshire Partners
RJW Logistics Group, a Woodridge, Illinois-based provider of retail logistics solutions for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, has received a strategic investment from Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners. “[This] will enable us to continue providing industry-leading performance and customer service, drive future innovations, and expand our geographic reach,” said RJW CEO Kevin Williamson. “We […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Optimizes Supply Chain With Manhattan Solutions
Manhattan Associates Inc. has shared the results of its partnership with Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned grocery retailer with locations in nine Midwestern states. The grocer uses Manhattan’s Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management System and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization to operate a distribution network that drives business results and customer satisfaction. Manhattan’s solutions have helped the retailer advance operations, […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Rolls Out Automated Solution For FSMA 204 Food Traceability
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for automated traceability and compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (FSMA 204). The ReposiTrak Traceability Network will enable Save A Lot suppliers to transmit FDA-required traceability data for every impacted lot code each time a shipment is sent […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI’s Driver Ambassador Program Names 2024 Elite Drivers
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has recognized three of its employees as 2024 Elite Drivers of the Year as part of its Driver Ambassador Program. To celebrate this achievement, each driver was awarded $10,000. Additionally, each distribution center in which the Elite Driver resides receives a premium, UNFI-branded Navistar LT625 tractor to use for deliveries […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Supply Chain News, Whole Foods
Amazon Adds Grocery Delivery Subscription For Prime Members
Amazon has introduced a new grocery delivery subscription benefit, available to Prime members and customers using EBT in more than 3,500 cities and towns across the U.S. At $9.99 per month for Prime members, the subscription offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders of more than $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and a variety […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Imperial Distributors, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Imperial Distributors Makes Several Leadership Changes
Imperial Distributors has announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1. Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and CEO in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Sleeper’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped its success and influence […]
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Fabric Aids Retailers’ Local Fulfillment Through Robotics
Retired brigadier general, CEO and robotics technology specialist are not words that often describe the same person. However, they do apply to New York-based Fabric’s CEO, Avi “Jack” Jacoby. Jacoby joined Fabric in 2018 as chief of staff before being named COO and then CEO of the Israel market, his and the company’s country of […]