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Tracking US manufacturers' shift to PPE during the coronavirus pandemic
Ford winds down ventilator production and a food packaging manufacturer makes face shields.
UPDATED: Aug. 24, 2020 at 10:31 a.m. -
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Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management
A quarantine put supply chains' risk management strategies to the test as it left manufacturing facilities without the workers needed to reach full production, reduced demand for ocean freight and cut airfreight capacity.
UPDATED: Sept. 10, 2020 at 10:44 a.m. -
Denny's supplier diversity a 'pillar' in its DEI efforts
"We’re proud of the strides we’ve taken over the past 25 years to reshape our entire corporate culture and business operations, but we know that we’re not done with this work," a Denny's exec said.
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August import volume swells above 2019 levels as retailers restock, prep for holidays
High import volume is expected to continue going into September, and the next six months are expected to be stronger than the previous six months.
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Courtesy of Maersk
Maersk and Canadian Pacific to build transload, distribution center to take reliance off trucks
The partnership reduces intermodal handoffs, furthering Maersk's long-term strategy to become an integrated logistics company with end-to-end services.
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H-E-B
H-E-B jumps into micro-fulfillment
The Texas grocer has tapped Swisslog to build an unspecified number of automated centers to fulfill pickup and delivery orders.
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Courtesy of Kraft Heinz Canada
Kraft Heinz to unite supply chain in 'Ops Center' to save $2B in 5 years
CEO Miguel Patricio's strategy will break down siloes between procurement, production, distribution, marketing and R&D teams as the food manufacturer works to further reduce SKU counts.
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Robotics can help with pick speed and social distancing, but warehouse design is key
Labor-efficient picking can make up for hiring struggles, according to robotics firms.
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Courtesy of Novavax, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Novavax boosts coronavirus vaccine manufacturing capacity as key trial nears
The Serum Institute of India, a go-to partner for coronavirus vaccine makers, will help Novavax boost capacity to levels matching its larger rivals.
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FedEx says it is shielding small shippers from surcharges
Chief Marketing Officer Brie Carere said large businesses willing to ship on lower-volume days of the week or move their holiday volume earlier in the calendar may also see a pricing benefit in negotiations.
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Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon Air booms as worldwide air cargo falls
Air cargo volume is down compared to 2019, which means merchants still looking for capacity are fighting for the little space that's left on the market.
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Chewy's new limited-SKU warehouse is just for volume surges
Chewy is banking on a new kind of fulfillment center, plus automation, to keep lowering fulfillment unit costs.
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Emma Cosgrove
FedEx will ring in new year with price hikes, surcharges
FedEx Express, Ground and Freight will increase shipping rates by about 4.9% or more starting Jan. 4, 2021.
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Walmart, Schneider Electric team up to help suppliers transition to renewable energy
The initiative aims to educate suppliers and help them through conversion — a process Walmart's Senior Director of Sustainability said can be daunting.
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Retrieved from Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch (RAMMB) of NOAA/NESDIS on September 15, 2020
Hurricane Sally douses east-west throughways as it makes landfall in Alabama
Because Sally is slow-moving, the taper after landfall could last several days, and the bounce back may be delayed by recent storms Laura and Marco.
UPDATED: Sept. 16, 2020 at 9:41 a.m. -
AmCham: 71% of businesses have no plans to leave China despite souring trade relations
More than one in four companies believe the trade war will last indefinitely, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and PwC.
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Transpacific rates more than double, capacity constraints create 'nightmare' for shippers
"The supply chain is just jammed," said one shipping association executive, adding that the current environment has made procuring freight the hardest its been in his 40 years in the business.
UPDATED: Sept. 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. -
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Amazon to hire 100K after 6 months of capacity building
For Amazon's first-ever peak season in a pandemic, the company is focused on safety first, capacity second and shipment speed third, according to CFO Brian Olsavksy.
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Courtesy of Werner
Deep DiveThe driver shortage: A big piece of the tight capacity puzzle
Retirements, hesitant drivers and career changes shrunk the workforce, contributing to market imbalances in the supply chain.
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Walmart pilots drone delivery for groceries with Flytrex
The test program will deliver grocery and household items from Walmart stores to homes in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Peloton doubled production capacity, but supply won't catch up until 2021
Executives anticipate Peloton will be in capacity-building mode for the foreseeable future and dismissed any notion that it could overshoot demand with the ongoing manufacturing ramp-up.
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Wayfair hires Walmart alum to run supplier tech
The e-tailer sees expansive product choice as a differentiator, which makes attracting vendors a key element to its success. Technology is one inducement.
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American Eagle stages materials with suppliers to keep inventory lean
For the fall and holiday seasons, the apparel retailer is bringing in a smaller assortment, based on which suppliers require smaller upfront buys to maximize flexibility.
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Coupa says increased focus on spend management has led to RFP uptick
The pandemic is driving procurement departments to get a better grasp on cash flow, spend management and sourcing risk.
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3 ways to fight stockouts in the pandemic
Historical data isn't worthless, but it won't work alone in times of unpredictable demand.
