Operations Management
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Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center
The automotive and technology manufacturer expects the 538,720-square-foot facility to be operational by the end of 2028, per a state filing.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 15, 2026 -
McCain Foods taps PepsiCo supply chain exec to head operations
Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer as chief manufacturing and operations officer, a role that includes supply chain oversight.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 15, 2026 -
Trendline
Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana
The 737,000-square-foot facility, slated to begin operations this month, features a goods-to-person fulfillment system to boost efficiency and employee safety.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Your packaging inventory forecasts are already out of date
What high-volume shippers and brands know about on-demand packaging that you need to know too.
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Lands’ End continues backlog recovery from WMS hiccup
The rollout impacted some shipments in Q2, but the company expects benefits from the technology in the long term.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 11, 2026 -
Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack
The company is working through a backlog after the cyberattack hampered manufacturing, order processing and shipping.
By Ricky Zipp • Sept. 9, 2026 -
Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026 -
Sportsman’s Warehouse says SKU cuts, inventory timing tweaks pay off
“Our core in-stocks are significantly improved, and our category level inventory is the healthiest it has been in many years,” CEO Paul Stone said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 8, 2026 -
Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2026 -
Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation
The rental subscription service aims to launch an automated order sortation system and picking solution at its Kansas City-area facility.
By Max Garland • Sept. 4, 2026 -
What off-price retailers are saying about tariff refunds
TJX said its $331 million reimbursement was partially offset by supply chain investments, while Burlington's $55 million return will be used to boost customer value.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 3, 2026 -
Temu owner invests in local fulfillment in face of de minimis changes
With the European Union joining the U.S. in cracking down on low-cost imports, PDD Holdings is bolstering its supply chain infrastructure in affected markets.
By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2026 -
The perfect mix: How convenience stores can balance human ideas and AI in SKU planning
The right technology can spot sales patterns and flag gaps, but supply chain leaders still need to make the final call about adding and cutting items, one expert said.
By Michael Brady • Sept. 2, 2026 -
Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases
CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 2, 2026 -
Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale
The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Boscov’s revamps e-commerce fulfillment operations
The department store retailer is leveraging Manhattan Associates’ ActiveOrder platform to unify inventory management data and processes.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2026 -
Starbucks hires Nike veteran to lead supply chain operations
Andrew Corner, who has held supply chain roles at Nike and Burberry, was named SVP of supply chain operations at the coffeehouse, effective Aug. 24.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 1, 2026 -
Dollar General deploys AI across distribution centers, stores
The retailer is using Relex Solutions’ supply chain platform to manage ordering schedules, lead times, supplier coordination and fulfillment methods.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Heritage Grocers appoints logistics executive
As chief logistics officer, Adrian Castañeda will lead transportation, distribution and supply chain operations for the Hispanic and ethnic food retailer.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 31, 2026 -
Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 31, 2026 -
Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness
Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 31, 2026 -
Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer
Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations across the company’s global network.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 28, 2026 -
Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
The 1.5-million-square-foot automated facility is slated to break ground later this year.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 28, 2026 -
Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack
The attack affected global operations, and its full scope is still being determined, the medical device maker said in a securities filing.
By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 28, 2026