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ColumnDon’t underestimate the power of mentors
Individuals across every facet of the supply chain can add value and elevate your career.
By Rich Weissman • April 1, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USStop doom-scrolling your supply chain
Disruption is the reality of the modern world. How can you ensure your supply chain handles it without total fallout?
April 1, 2024 -
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TrendlineInventory Management
Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.
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Baltimore bridge collapseHow auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages
Alternative port assessments, along with contract and obligation reviews, are among the steps experts say shippers should consider.
By Kelly Stroh • March 29, 2024 -
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Kroger to close 3 e-commerce fulfillment facilities
The grocer said it will shutter one Ocado-automated spoke in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • March 29, 2024 -
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General Mills uses AI, analytics to build a disruption-ready supply chain
The packaged food unit has digitized its end-to-end operations to gain visibility, ramp up productivity and make faster decisions.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseHow the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains
The port is opening up alternate channels for vessel traffic, while stakeholders are adapting with their own workarounds.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 13, 2024 -
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UPS plans to close around 200 US facilities, shift volume to automated hubs
The company is consolidating locations as part of its "Network of the Future" initiative, which aims to reduce its labor needs and save $3 billion by 2028.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2024 -
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Lifetime Brands pursues less China reliance with Mexico factory
The company's plastics manufacturing facility is on track to reach full capacity this year as it pushes to expand its sourcing capabilities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 26, 2024 -
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Wawa names new chief supply chain officer
Nelson Griffin previously served as SVP of strategic sourcing at a purchasing and services cooperative for Subway franchisees.
By Brett Dworski • March 26, 2024 -
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Maersk seeks bigger stake in booming cross-border market
A new Tijuana, Mexico, facility will target the technology, automotive, retail and lifestyle sectors.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2024 -
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GXO doubled its use of warehouse vision tech in 2023
The solution helps automate validation and reduce errors in the company’s facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 22, 2024 -
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HR leaders well-positioned to fight age bias, staffing exec says
Older workers responding to a survey said age would hurt their chances at a new job.
By Kate Tornone • March 22, 2024 -
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
Leaders and managers need hybrid-related skills such as establishing team or meeting norms to support the shift, according to TechSmith.
By Carolyn Crist • March 22, 2024 -
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10 industry reactions: FLOW’s supply chain impact, 2 years later
The Department of Transportation's initiative has gained interest from beneficial cargo owners, ocean carriers and other stakeholders. Here's what a few had to say.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 21, 2024 -
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Men and women see gender pay and promotion gaps differently: report
In a recent survey, men were more likely to receive title and salary increases than women — and far more likely to see equal treatment.
By Carolyn Crist • March 21, 2024 -
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Walmart expands supply chain transparency with 3rd milk-processing facility
The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.
By S.L. Fuller • March 21, 2024 -
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Opinion4 best practices for the global supply chain of the future
Consulting experts, prioritizing data analytics and highlighting sustainability efforts can help ensure reliable operations in the face of global disruption.
By Polly Mitchell-Guthrie • March 20, 2024 -
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Boeing to spend $4B plus to fix safety, supply chain woes: CFO
The aerospace company is pushing to lower instances of components being completed outside a production line's typical flow.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 20, 2024 -
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GE Aerospace to invest $650M in global facilities, US suppliers
The Boeing engine supplier’s spending will include new machines, equipment, building upgrades and improved safety measures.
By Sara Samora • March 20, 2024 -
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ADM cuts 17% of SKUs, details cost savings plan
The company is eyeing $500 million in overall cost savings and aims to reduce complexities in its animal nutrition business.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 19, 2024 -
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How Ikea is reducing its ocean emissions through collaboration
An executive outlined the retailer’s three steps to decarbonize transportation at the TPM24 conference.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 18, 2024 -
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Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in a recent report.
By Caroline Colvin • March 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by RoadieHow the ROI of same-day delivery outweighs the costs
Same-day delivery is no longer a way to stand out among market rivals — it’s a must-have if you want your business to survive.
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Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain
The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.
By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024 -
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Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says
When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2024
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