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Clorox Expecting Major Supply Chain Improvements with ERP Implementation

Clorox expects to begin realizing gains from migrating its U.S. supply chain to a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with expected productivity improvements through more efficient planning and lower inventory levels.

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a software platform that integrates core business processes like finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales into a single centralized hub for shared access and streamlined decision making, lessening the need for departmental spreadsheets.

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By James Kirby Easterling|2026-09-27T03:28:56+00:00September 25, 2026|Tags: cost management, digitization upgrades, efficiencies, ERP, optimization|

O’Reilly Strengthens Operations with Private Labeling

Automobile parts retailer O’Reilly Automotive is prioritizing the development of its private label portfolio as it pursues greater product control.

A private labeled product is one made by a manufacturer for a retailer, with the product labeled under the retailer’s brand. O’Reilly’s private label sales accounted for more than 50% of total revenue during Q1 of the company’s fiscal year. Private labeling is also expected to build customer loyalty and improve margins.

According to company president Brent Kirby, “When supply chain constraints […]

By James Kirby Easterling|2026-08-02T07:28:33+00:00August 2, 2026|Tags: branding, private labels, sourcing, strategy, supply chain costs|

Kroger Pivoting Toward Delivery Partnerships

A new e-commerce plan involving the closure of three fulfillment centers and expanding partnerships with DoorDash, UberEats, and Instacart is underway at Kroger.

Kroger expects to reach more customers, provide better customer on-demand access to meal and grocery deliveries and fulfill more shopping trips with the new plan.

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By Anita Lee-Post, Ph.D.|2025-12-14T07:54:58+00:00December 14, 2025|Tags: 3PL, delivery, ecommerce, logistics, supply chain partnership|

How Walmart Benefits from IoT Sensors

Walmart has partnered with Internet of Things (IoT) company Wiliot to deploy ambient IoT technology throughout its supply chain. The plan is to cover 4,600 locations by 2026.

IoT sensors will track every item in Walmart’s distribution centers and stores, allowing Walmart to know the location, temperature, humidity, and dwell time of every item it owns in real-time. Besides precise inventory tracking, this technology can help Walmart combat delivery scams and improve employee workflow.

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By Anita Lee-Post, Ph.D.|2025-11-19T04:43:37+00:00November 19, 2025|Tags: automated processes, automation, innovation, inventory management, IoT, operations strategy, process analysis, process management, risks, supply chain risks, technology|