Operations Management

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    Marzetti taps Schwan supply chain head for CSCO

    Mark Carter will oversee the speciality food maker's continued efforts to simplify its network and improve productivity.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Strauss, DHL Supply Chain ink end-to-end logistics deal

    The partnership, which covers warehousing, distribution and product customization, aims to streamline order processing and drive faster turnaround times for the workwear brand.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Warehouse automation

    Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Amazon preps robotics-equipped sorting warehouse in Texas

    The site will sit within the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment network and further expand its use of automation across the supply chain.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    Walmart inks nuclear energy deal to power Illinois warehouse

    The agreement with Constellation Energy will support other parts of the company's operations in the state, including its stores.

    By Lamar Johnson • July 10, 2026
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    Scotts Miracle-Gro widens tech partnership for supply chain AI

    The lawn and garden care brand’s broader use of Kinaxis technology aims to unify planning, decision-making and execution into a single platform.

    By • July 9, 2026
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    Toyota plans Tacoma production in Texas with $3.6B expansion

    The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacoma production will shift from Mexico after expanding the San Antonio factory.

    By Bengt Halvorson • July 9, 2026
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    Levi Strauss to close Kentucky warehouse after yearlong delay

    The denim giant held off on fully shifting the location's work to a third-party site in Ohio amid heightened demand.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    DHL Supply Chain exec highlights what distinguishes the best teams

    “I don’t think you get to become a leader unless you’re good at encouraging diverse teams,” Global CIO Sally Miller told Supply Chain Dive.

    By • July 7, 2026
  • ABB Robotics conduct autonomous tasks on production lines.
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    Digital twins, software maturity lead manufacturing automation trends

    AI-powered simulation and other types of robotics technologies are becoming more powerful and cost-effective, per speakers at the Automate conference.

    By Nathan Owens , Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2026
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    US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion

    The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May

    The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.

    By Jeff Kinney • July 1, 2026
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    Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant

    The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2026
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    CBP launches first of 2 tariff refund expansions

    The agency’s refund portal now covers entries awaiting reconciliation of their final duty calculations.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    HelloFresh boosts chilled fulfillment capacity via robotics

    The meal kit company can now fulfill a greater variety of SKUs after deploying Locus Origin robots at its Phoenix facility.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Advance Auto Parts expands OneRail partnership for same-day fulfillment

    The retailer and software company have worked together since 2022 to help coordinate delivery decisions and routing processes, OneRail Founder and CEO Bill Catania said.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Last-mile AI: Pointed at the wrong problems

    Most last-mile AI investments go to routing but the areas that drive costs and CSAT are untouched.

    By Yishay Schwerd • June 29, 2026
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    Toyota North America adjusts supply chain, manufacturing leadership

    Changes include expanded roles for Group VP of Supply Chain Kevin Austin and Group VP of Vehicle Supply Chain Kensuke Morita.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    Majors Management taps AI tool for pricing, inventory and operations

    Convenience retailers are still dipping their toes into AI, but technology is quickly becoming a mainstay as c-stores look to smoothen their operations.

    By Brett Dworski • June 29, 2026
  • A brown building with two windows and a big door sitting in a parking lot. A sign says "Duluth Trading Co" in red letters.
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    Duluth Trading boosts inventory health with SKU cuts, enterprise planning

    The workwear retailer reduced inventory levels 25% year over year due to rightsizing buys, clearing excess stock and optimizing receipt scheduling.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    Claire’s opens Illinois distribution center to boost inventory flow

    The nearly 250,000-square-foot Elgin facility is equipped to reduce handling touchpoints while increasing product visibility, a spokesperson said.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment

    As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.

    By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026
  • Bottles of Kraft Heinz ketchup and mustard are displayed side by side. One bottle reads "Heinz Estd. 1869 Tomato Ketchup 57 Varieties." The other bottle's label is blurred.
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    Kraft Heinz merges procurement and supply chain units

    The company named Janelle Aydin global chief procurement and supply chain officer, effective July 1, as it reorganizes its global operational model.

    By • June 23, 2026
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    Lands’ End warehouse system rollout spurs temporary backlog

    The snag has since been resolved, with the retailer fulfilling some orders within a day of using the implemented system, per CFO Bernard McCracken.

    By • June 23, 2026
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    Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production

    The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy. 

    By • June 22, 2026