Operations Management
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Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing
The apparel company has been cautious in its buying while trying to meet the needs of department stores and others who seek agility to meet demand.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023 -
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Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI
The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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TrendlineRetail Supply Chains
Rising costs and market volatility have led retailers to adapt to adversity. A selection of stories shows how.
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Amazon ramps up warehouse sublease listings
The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.
By Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins
After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack
The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Walmart to create platform that easily works with suppliers
The retailer is working with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Spirit AeroSystems COO is out
Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike
Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center
The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.
By Max Garland • Nov. 28, 2023 -
How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare
After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains
Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to deploy warehouse automation from Symbotic
The alcohol distributor expects the upgrades to improve fill rates, order accuracy and increase capacity at its existing facilities.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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ColumnLabor’s resurgence cannot be overlooked in procurement strategies
Here are five workforce-related issues procurement teams should consider when analyzing their supply chains.
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages
As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2023 -
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How Pitney Bowes is preparing for the 2023 peak season
Much is at stake for the shipping provider's e-commerce logistics segment to reliably deliver for the holidays. Automation will play a big role.
By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?
As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.
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DHL Supply Chain to open four more automated warehouses
The logistics provider is leveraging an automated storage and retrieval system to improve throughput.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention
The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales
Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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OpinionHow Black Friday and Cyber Monday test supply chain adaptability and resilience
How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.
By Rodney Manzo • Nov. 17, 2023 -
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More employees are taking part in company volunteering activities
The uptick comes as employers roll out a mix of in-person and virtual opportunities, according to the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 17, 2023 -
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After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers
Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz veteran joins Utz Brands as chief integrated supply chain officer
Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 16, 2023 -
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US apprenticeships, still outside the mainstream, could help talent-hungry employers
High-churn jobs like truck drivers and retail salespeople stand to benefit from the U.K.'s approach, according to a recent report.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 16, 2023 -
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Flexport to open fulfillment center in New Jersey
The Phillipsburg site adds to the company’s existing large-scale warehouse operations in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023
