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Supply chain

CPG

CBA Raises Its Call for Supply-Chain Reforms With New Policy Platform

Federal government "must take action to end its uncoordinated and outdated approach to supply-chain policy and let some steam out of the engine," Consumer Brands Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman says.

CPG

Producer Prices Surged Again in June

Producer price spikes, especially in meats and other in-demand categories, may be outstripping grocery retailers' ability to take price hikes.

Retailers

Kroger Doubles Down on Automation at Ohio Distribution Center

By WGB Staff on Jul. 06, 2021

The retailer is seeking to meet a need for speed with an automation-centric expansion of its Great Lakes Distribution Center in Delaware, Ohio.

Retailers

6 Grocery Predictions for Second-Half 2021

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 28, 2021

Manufacturers and retailers have differing forecasts for dollar sales and where those sales will come from, but they do agree on the importance of digital commerce, Advantage Sales' Outlook June 2021 survey finds.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Says Move Self-Managed Supply Chain On Track

By Jon Springer on Jun. 23, 2021

Conversions of five more facilities by the end of 2022 will expand self-managed procurement, distribution and transportation to 85% of the company, creating the East Coast's largest grocery network, officials say.

Technology

Antuit.ai Names Lakshmanan and Kulkarni as Co-CEOs

By WGB Staff on Jun. 15, 2021

Experienced Antuit executives succeed Craig Silverman at the demand forecasting and supply chain software firm.

Retailers

White House Creates Supply Chain Disruption Task Force

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 08, 2021

A new task force led by the secretaries of agriculture, transportation and commerce will look to boost resilience for U.S. supply chains, including those in agriculture and food production.

Fresh Food

Feedstuffs Rising: Producer Prices Jumped in April

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 13, 2021

Producer prices for beef, pork and chicken as well as animal feed are up by double-digit percentages year over year, amid what the Consumer Brands Association calls a "perfect storm" of rising costs.

Retailers

Kroger Touts Supplier Diversity Progress, Launches Small-Business Guide

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 10, 2021

The retailer announced that it increased diverse supplier spend 21% in 2020 and is debuting a guide meant to help small businesses pitch to and secure partnerships with retailers.

Retailers

Walmart Moves to Enhance Capital Access for Diverse Suppliers

By Christine LaFave Grace on Apr. 28, 2021

The retailer is expanding its early payment program to allow diverse and minority-owned suppliers to select invoices for which they'd like to receive early payment.

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