VW, Stellantis chime into chip optimism with U.S. peers
Both carmakers said they had moved past the worst of the availability issues that have snarled production lines globally. Their views contrasted with those of Samsung Electronics.
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Retailers dreading potential holiday shortages
Because of bottlenecks in the global supply chain, many stores like Pigg’s are scrambling to try to get all the inventory they can ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season.
Logistics business to open distribution center with cold storage in Whitestown
Indianapolis-based Langham Logistics said the facility will be dedicated to pharmaceutical, vaccine and biologics manufacturing and distribution clients.
Supply-chain crunch creating shortages of some foods
More than a year and a half after the coronavirus pandemic upended daily life, the supply of basic goods at U.S. grocery stores and restaurants is once again falling victim to intermittent shortages and delays.
Two-building spec distribution development set for Greenwood
The 708,000-square-foot Indy South Logistics Center will be constructed at 955 N. Graham Road, just east of Interstate 65 and south of County Line Road.
Customs dispute jeopardizes U.S. fish stick, filet supply
The dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of Alaska pollock, a key fish used for popular products such as fish sticks. Most fast-food fish sandwiches, including the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, are made from pollock.
Amazon plans two Indiana facilities employing 1,000
Amazon’s announcement follows a secretive process in which Elkhart County officials approved an estimated $10 million tax break package for the project without revealing the company involved.
Toy makers race to get products on shelves amid supply clogs
Toy companies are grappling with a severe supply network crunch that could mean sparse shelves for the crucial holidays.
Online fullfillment firm Radial planning 2,500 seasonal hires in Brownsburg
Radial, which fills online orders for dozens of retail brands, said it needed the temporary help it pick, sort, pack and ship an upcoming surge in holiday orders.
Tight job market causing costs to rise at FedEx
The package delivery company said Tuesday that its costs are up $450 million in the most recent quarter, as it paid higher wages as it got harder to find new workers and demand for shipping increased.
Growth in U.S. manufacturing up in August despite problems
Tom Fiore, chair of the ISM manufacturing survey committee, said the new report showed that manufacturers continued to struggle to meet surging demand while at the same time dealing with numerous supply chain disruptions.
Walmart to launch delivery service for other businesses
The strategy announced Tuesday will pit Walmart against the likes of Uber, DoorDash and other delivery services. It comes as Walmart moves to expand its sources of profits and revenues beyond its core retail businesses.
Conexus sees new CEO as just the right ‘maker’
With a last name that means “maker of carts,” Fred Cartwright jokes that he was destined to work in some form of transportation manufacturing. After carving out a nearly four-decade career in manufacturing innovation, he is now the president and CEO of Conexus Indiana.
Dronedek to show off smart mailbox when it delivers hot wings to eating contest
The demonstration comes as Dronedek prepares a move to Lawrence, where it’s renovating a long-vacant building at 4423 Shadeland Ave. into its new headquarters.
Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
The move follows steps by a slew of other retailers, including Walmart and Target, to mandate masks for their workers.
Conexus Indiana hires innovation-focused executive as its new president, CEO
Conexus’ new president and CEO, Fred Cartwright, has held a variety of innovation-focused leadership positions in the manufacturing industry, including at Allison Transmission, General Motors and an automotive research facility affiliated with Clemson University in South Carolina.
Teamsters aim to step up efforts to unionize Amazon workers
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union that represents 1.4 million workers, is set to vote Thursday on whether to make organizing Amazon workers its main priority.
Panelists: Companies can make supply chains more resilient to disruption
Companies that map their supply chains can gain insights into where its various tiers of suppliers are located, the relative importance of each supplier and other critical data points, industry experts said at an IBJ event Friday.
Family farm sells for $10.6M, paving way for 250 acres of industrial developments
Opus Development Co. plans to develop up to four buildings on the land in the Mount Comfort corridor, including a 862,000-square-foot distribution facility for Atkins Nutritionals.
Nevada-based logistics firm to create nearly 200 jobs in Boone County
ITS Logistics LLC announced Tuesday that it plans to invest $11.8 million to establish its first Midwest location, in Whitestown.