California and Amazon will square-off in court over violation of antitrust laws
Good morning! Na na na na na na na na na… It’s Batman Day. Yes, for real.
But in other news… California is going after Amazon. After questions arose over the e-commerce company’s relationship with third-party sellers and wholesalers, the Golden State sued Amazon over business practices they claim artificially inflate prices and penalize merchants for marketing on competing retailer websites.
Check out today’s featured article from Supply Chain Brain to read about California’s litigious strike against the e-commerce giant Amazon regarding antitrust violations and whether the legal challenge will make a difference in the future. ☕️
Featured Article:
California Sues Amazon, Alleging Antitrust Violations, Inflated Prices and Stifled Competition | Supply Chain Brain
“Amazon is facing new competition questions over its relationships with third-party merchants and wholesalers.”
Warehousing & Retail 📦
Gap Inc. reevaluates its distribution network with new Texas facility
Gap Inc.’s newest 850,000-square-foot Customer Experience Center has opened in Longview, Texas. The company has largely focused on improving customer experience and has expanded operations in the Southwest with this distribution center. The DC has the capabilities of multi-level pick models and enhances the processing of returned items.
The Longview-based Customer Experience Center also utilizes the new fulfillment service GPS Platform Services. A collection of U.S.-based e-commerce distribution centers from Phoenix to Fresno are incorporating this system to improve retailer supply chain practices. Along with the adoption of robotics, the distribution strategy is set to create a new era for direct-to-customer relations.
Manufacturing ⚙️
Steel industry presses pause on manufacturing after massive oversupply forces prices to plummet
The raw material costs associated with steel manufacturers have forced many to pause production after being pushed to lower prices. A significant decline in customer demand has created an inventory glut, putting some of America’s largest steel producers in a huge pickle.
Regardless of these challenges, the CEO of the steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs, Lourenco Goncalves, said in late July that there are contingent plans in place.
Leadership 🏆
I am a supply chain expert witness – here’s what I’ve learned | Supply Chain Management Review
Supply Chain Management Review contributor, Rosemary Coates, shares their expertise as a supply chain witness regarding legal work over the span of 15 years.
Ports 🚢
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Eases in August | Supply Chain Brain
Supply Chain Brain shares an article sharing the August numbers of TEUs that passed through the Port of Los Angeles over the month of August 2022.
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.