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Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
The automated facility is part of a larger push to increase productivity.
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Big Lots opens buying offices in China, Vietnam
The retailer said the initiative will create a stronger platform for overseas procurement and generate significant operational cost savings.
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Pandion plans to expand e-commerce delivery network
The company is interested in reaching new markets like Denver and Minneapolis after landing $41.5 million in funding.
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Baltimore preps small, temporary channel for essential vessel transit
The alternate lane is needed for response efforts, and marks the first step toward reopening the Port of Baltimore.
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Port of Baltimore crisis: What supply chain managers need to know
Supply Chain Dive asked experts how rerouting by land and sea could work after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
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Federal regulators mandate two-person crews for Class I railroads
Rail industry executives and labor unions have clashed on the issue for the past two years.
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UPS wins US Postal Service air cargo contract, usurping FedEx
The delivery giant will ramp up its activity with the agency after a transition period, eventually moving the majority of its domestic air cargo.
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Manufacturing is ‘highly likely in our next growth cycle’: March PMI
The industry was buoyed by a rise in demand and production rates last month, encouraging manufacturers to invest more in capacity.
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In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Ultimately, “right to disconnect” laws are about company culture, said Alan King, president and CEO of Workplace Options.
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Don’t underestimate the power of mentors
Individuals across every facet of the supply chain can add value and elevate your career.
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How auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages
Alternative port assessments, along with contract and obligation reviews, are among the steps experts say shippers should consider.
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General Mills uses AI, analytics to build a disruption-ready supply chain
The packaged food unit has digitized its end-to-end operations to gain visibility, ramp up productivity and make faster decisions.
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Walmart hikes return shipping rates for seller-fulfilled orders
The retailer didn't disclose the extent of the increase, which it attributed to "changing market conditions."
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Kroger to close 3 e-commerce fulfillment facilities
The grocer said it will shutter one Ocado-automated spoke in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May.
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East Coast ports say they are ready for Baltimore cargo
The Port of Virginia and the Port of New York and New Jersey can serve as alternative ports for ships that were destined to Baltimore.
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5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
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Golden State Foods names first-ever chief procurement officer
Trisha McRoberts joins the C-suite with a mission to optimize cash management and assure supply.
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5 takeaways from UPS’ 2024 investor and analyst day
Company officials provided details on the company's future with Amazon, the evolution of its pricing technology, growth in healthcare and more.
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Procurement platform for post-consumer recycled materials nabs $10.5M in funding
Circular, which connects suppliers of recycled plastics to buyers, plans to expand internationally and introduce other materials to its offering.
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Railroads scramble to keep freight moving after Baltimore port disruption
CSX and Norfolk Southern are emphasizing communication and flexibility to preserve service reliability.
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Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects
The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.
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Wawa names new chief supply chain officer
Nelson Griffin previously served as SVP of strategic sourcing at a purchasing and services cooperative for Subway franchisees.
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UPS plans to close around 200 US facilities, shift volume to automated hubs
The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.
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Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse
Other manufacturers in the area, including Stanley Black & Decker and McCormick & Co., are still operating after the accident.
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Lifetime Brands pursues less China reliance with Mexico factory
The company's plastics manufacturing facility is on track to reach full capacity this year as it pushes to expand its sourcing capabilities.
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