Operations Management
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Manufacturing expands in September, but uncertainty weighs on sentiment
Although the sector remained in expansion, "not being able to rely on a steady economic policy" is worrying manufacturers, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 1, 2026 -
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Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods
The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 1, 2026 -
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Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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Ross plans 1.75M-square-foot distribution center in California
The $500 million investment, which is set to break ground in 2027, is the retailer’s 10th distribution center.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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3 CPGs discuss automation, sourcing and logistics risks
At a Barclays conference this month, Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark flagged rising material and freight costs, while Procter & Gamble gave a Supply Chain 3.0 update.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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Amazon, US Steel, Pirelli and others make facility investments
Additionally, Eli Lilly broke ground on its Houston facility, and auto parts suppliers Hansae and Toyotetsu announced U.S. expansions. Meanwhile, Amy’s Kitchen and others are shuttering facilities.
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US-China trade board carves path for tariff relief on $60B of goods
The board has proposed lower tariffs on U.S.-bound household goods and toys, but the White House did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date.
By Max Garland • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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Sponsored by LytxPeak season has to plan around weather. Here’s how.
What to do when the industry's tightest capacity window collides with unpredictable weather.
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Sponsored by D-WaveHow supply chains can achieve resiliency with quantum optimization
If your supply chain is drowning in variables, constraints and constant change, quantum optimization may offer a smarter way forward.
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Sponsored by Uber FreightThe intelligence advantage: Moving beyond benchmarking to network-wide insights
How network-scale intelligence helps businesses focus resources on the opportunities that matter most.
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Lego to spend $400M to add warehouse space at Mexico plant
The toymaker's investment will also support expanded packing capabilities to strengthen its regional supply chain network in the Americas.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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US, China to extend trade war truce by 2 months
The pact reached last year to lower tariffs and suspend other trade actions will stay in effect until Jan. 10, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Ocean Spray names chief supply chain officer
Brad Hartzell wades into the role leading operations for the company behind Craisins with 25 years of experience.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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Electronics manufacturers fret over extreme heat disruptions
High temperatures are delaying supplier deliveries and hobbling productivity in the process, per the Global Electronics Association.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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P.F. Chang’s renews tech partnership to sharpen inventory management, purchasing
Through an extended partnership with ArrowStream, the restaurant operator will continue to manage inventory and supply contracts while monitoring spending.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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Wegmans invests $110M in its supply chain
The grocer is building a new facility in its home base of upstate New York and consolidating operations to limit its reliance on third-party providers.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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Mondelēz names new chief procurement officer as cocoa market stabilizes
Formerly SVP of cocoa enterprise, Zakaria Dahkoun took over the role in August as the company sees better supply security for the key ingredient.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Sponsored by ShipStation GlobalThe hidden cost of operating 2 shipping systems
Freight sat out the shipping consolidation trend. Here's what closing that gap actually looks like.
By Emilie Bingham and Matt Averitt • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Sponsored by HuronWhen budget cuts fail: The stranded costs and complexity hiding in your supply chain
Cost programs fail for two reasons: stranded costs and complexity. Learn which complexity protects your margins and which costs quietly erode them.
By Karan Shah • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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Sponsored by AverittWhen demand won’t sit still: Building a more flexible warehouse network
See how flexible warehousing can help supply chains adapt as demand, inventory and markets shift.
By Joe Greek • Sept. 21, 2026 -
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TJX CEO: Distribution model will help weather El Niño
The off-price retailer’s supply chain strategy allows it to hold inventory instead of going straight to stores, according to a Q2 earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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Target: Supplier energy transitions key for Scope 3 reductions
The retailer said efforts such as its Forward Renew program in partnership with Schneider Electric are the most impactful for reducing its upstream carbon footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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Fed hikes main interest rate by quarter point, citing stubborn inflation
The monetary tightening provoked criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut the main interest rate regardless of price pressures.
By Jim Tyson • Updated Sept. 16, 2026 -
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UNFI consolidates Midwest facilities to leverage automation
The grocery wholesaler's latest move to shrink its network comes alongside the implementation of lean daily management at 44 distribution centers.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Munchkin taps 20-year industry veteran as first chief supply chain officer
Former Thrasio and Walmart executive Kunal Thakkar joined the baby product maker last month to lead global operations and sourcing, among other functions.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Macy’s rolls out AI inventory replenishment tool
The forecasting capability is moving from pilot to broader implementation as the retailer targets improved in-stock levels and operational efficiencies.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 16, 2026
