Operations Management: Page 19
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Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline
The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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FedEx plans North Carolina layoffs in Network 2.0 rollout
The delivery giant is closing one ship center and trimming its workforce at another, impacting 341 employees.
By Max Garland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Walmart to close New Jersey Sam’s Club fulfillment center
Operations at the Swedesboro center will be relocated to other facilities within the retailer’s fulfillment network, a spokesperson said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Burlington credits distribution center investments for Q3 cost reductions
The discount retailer aims to own more of its facilities while pushing for greater productivity through automation.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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UPS deploys Verity warehouse drones for inventory tracking
The technology is helping the company's Velocity facility identify stock discrepancies and reduce "high-reach tasks" for workers.
By Max Garland • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Blue Yonder moves closer to full recovery after November ransomware attack
U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons says its operations are mostly restored, while Blue Yonder is working with other customers to recover operations.
By David Jones • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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The North Face parent company to lay off 242 employees at Virginia distribution center
The facility’s closure, announced earlier this year, comes as VF Corp. faces declining earnings and a recent S&P downgrade.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RoadieHow Benjamin Moore is leveling the same-day delivery playing field for its dealers
Benjamin Moore is helping its independent retailers level the playing field with ultrafast delivery.
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The Campbell’s Company names head of supply chain
The CPG giant announced company veteran Cassandra Green as its SVP and head of supply chain amid a production overhaul.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
By David Jones • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes
The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said on an earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions
The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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3PLs ramp up leasing activity as outsourcing interest grows
Retailers want inventory flexibility in a time of uncertainty. Logistics providers are reaping the demand benefits.
By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist
Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Amazon opts for no fulfillment fee increases in 2025
The e-commerce giant vowed "to focus on stability and simplicity" for its sellers after levying new charges earlier this year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Advance Auto Parts targets unproductive SKUs
The auto parts retailer plans to conduct up to 250 line reviews this year as part of an inventory overhaul.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024 -
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BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer
The promoted executives will both be involved in distribution and logistics operations
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center
The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push
The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model
As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2024
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