Operations Management: Page 2

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    Stop 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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    Baltimore bridge collapse

    How 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 • March 29, 2024
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    Inventory Management

    See how various companies have adjusted their inventories throughout several economic bullwhips.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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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 • March 29, 2024
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    How the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains

    The channel is set to fully reopen by the end of May, but shippers are rerouting shipments in the interim.

    By • Updated April 10, 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    Opinion

    4 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 • 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 • 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 Roadie

    How 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.

    March 18, 2024
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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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    3 warehouse real estate markets to watch in 2024

    A wave of construction completions could help tenants secure more favorable deals at logistics hot spots near major ports and the U.S.-Mexico border.

    By • March 15, 2024