Operations Management

  • An aerial view of BorgWarner's Seneca, South Carolina facility.
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    Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands

    For now the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle. But that could worsen if workers at other plants strike.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season

    Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Retrieved from Mercedes-Benz Group on September 20, 2023
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    UAW workers strike Mercedes-Benz supplier in Alabama

    The United Auto Workers’ negotiations with the ZF Group plant in Tuscaloosa are local but part of a larger UAW push for better pay and benefits.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger

    The grocery giant said it will increase local sourcing by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions

    The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain. 

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Hershey’s first chief technology officer is an Amazon veteran

    Deepak Bhatia brings expertise in automation, supply chain and artificial intelligence to the maker of Reese’s and Kisses.

    By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2023
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    UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

    Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the Union’s work stoppage.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Q&A

    Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls

    DPR Construction's Kali Bonnell said they are seeing long lead times for transformers, generators and select wiring and tubing.

    By Julie Strupp • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack

    Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.

    By David Jones • Sept. 19, 2023
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    DHL eCommerce opens consolidated distribution center near CVG airport

    The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    More than 300 Apple suppliers have commited to clean energy

    The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Former Tesla engineer joins Guardian Agriculture as supply chain and manufacturing exec

    Matt Cherouny will help the drone company ramp up production operations.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Taking Charge: Nexamp CEO on the ‘existential threat’ of low labor supply and other challenges

    The community solar developer wants to nearshore more production to protect its supply chain from forced labor.

    By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Opinion

    A path to a more sustainable chip supply chain

    Establishing benchmark metrics and onshoring production are key ways companies can reduce their carbon footprint.

    By Art Figueroa • Sept. 18, 2023
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    5 strategies for weathering changes in the supply chain

    Whether it's due to natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, economic downturns, or unforeseen events, companies need to be prepared to withstand changes in the supply chain to maintain their operations and serve their customers.

    Sept. 18, 2023
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    American Eagle turns to AI for help managing inventory

    The apparel retailer recently rolled out a new tool that executives say allows it to service demand while keeping leaner stocks. 

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy

    The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.  

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    PVH ups inventory reduction goal as supply chain pressures ease

    The owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is targeting a 25% cut by the end of 2024.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
  • A Chipotle worker scans an RFID tag on a box as part of a growing traceability initiative
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    RFID on packaging gains traction amid food safety and waste concerns

    A tracking system traditionally used for nonperishable items could become more common on certain types of packaging ahead of future traceability requirements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    By Leslie Nemo • Sept. 14, 2023
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    G-III slashes inventory by 23% but is ‘not giving it away’

    After last year’s glut, the apparel company has cleared out stock and reined in purchases to free up cash, cut costs and reduce debt.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
  • A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver prepares to make deliveries on July 30, 2020 in San Francisco, California.
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    2023 UPS-Teamsters negotiations

    UPS, Teamsters deal could ramp up wage pressure for logistics firms

    Rival FedEx has already laid out plans to increase wages for its employees in October.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    NRF acquires Reverse Logistics Association

    The acquisition will help the industry group to collaborate and develop resources in the return and reverse logistics industry.

    By Kaarin Vembar • Sept. 13, 2023
  • A laborer stands on a factory floor checking suit jackets on hangers at the Youngor Group textile factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
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    TrusTrace develops garment tracking system in advance of EU regulations

    The traceability platform's digital product tags aim to boost textile transparency and sustainability.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Drug Supply Chain Security Act enforcement delayed until 2024

    The extension aims to help healthcare supply chain partners develop and refine their systems for electronic data sharing.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Dollar General braces for $95M profit hit as it clears inventory

    While it works to reduce stock levels, the discounter is also investing in new planning tools to help manage flows at stores and distribution centers.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023