Operations Management: Page 2


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    How to handle your H-1B visa skilled workers under next Trump term

    Employers should involve their legal staff more deeply as H-1Bs become trickier and more expensive to navigate, an immigration lawyer says.

    By Justin Bachman • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Hapag-Lloyd procurement team enlists digital tool for supplier visibility

    The ocean carrier used Craft's supply chain intelligence platform to help navigate last fall's East and Gulf Coast port strike.

    By Jan. 16, 2025
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    AI in Supply Chain Management

    Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Goodyear hires SVP of global manufacturing, supply chain

    Don Metzelaar will lead the tire maker’s global operations group after the company decoupled the unit from its technology team.

    By Jan. 15, 2025
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    Shippers face short-term challenges after ILA, USMX’s ‘last minute’ deal

    Contingency planning ahead of last week's agreement will complicate supply chain efficiencies temporarily.

    By Jan. 15, 2025
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    UPS rolls out temporary facility closures amid network overhaul

    The provisional shutdowns are resulting in layoffs across several states, but the carrier said it plans to reopen the sites in 2026.

    By Jan. 15, 2025
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    Albertsons to ramp up automation at distribution centers

    The grocery retailer expects technological upgrades to help it better manage inventory and lower costs.

    By Jan. 14, 2025
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    Solv Energy names head of procurement

    Lyn Cowgill will manage procurement strategy and supply chain operations at the renewable energy company.

    By Jan. 13, 2025
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    E-commerce packaging shows why it’s hip to be square

    Performance, efficiency and sustainability factors play a role in squared-off designs, along with the growing prevalence of robotics, industry leaders say.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025

    Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences. 

    By Jan. 9, 2025
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    Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17

    Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

    By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation

    Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

    By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 8, 2025
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    FedEx Supply Chain lays off 70 employees at multi-client facility

    The workforce reduction in Pennsylvania comes after a customer chose to not renew its contract with the 3PL.

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    Lockheed Martin taps next chief supply chain officer

    Abby Lilly will focus on streamlining the defense technology manufacturer’s processes and strengthening supplier partnerships.

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    Why better supply chain visibility is critical in 2025

    Optimizing supply chains will be crucial this year, but is your manufacturing operation ready to take on the challenge?

    Jan. 6, 2025
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    Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

    Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Exploring the de minimis exemption’s role in supply chains

    The provision has come under fire in recent years, with any potential changes likely impacting manufacturing, parcel shipping and air cargo operations.

    By Jan. 2, 2025
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    Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush

    The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

    Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest rate despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Nordstrom and Macy’s abandoned the ‘retail inventory method’ after using it for decades. Here’s why.

    The accounting practice can interfere with merchandising and pricing decisions while also muddying the picture on inventory shrink, experts say.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 19, 2024
  • Duluth Trading ramps up automated fulfillment center usage

    The workwear retailer leaned more on its Georgia facility during the holiday season after closing a location in Iowa.

    By Dec. 18, 2024
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    Amazon faces Senate probe, strike threats over warehouse safety allegations

    “Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

    By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Babybel cheese producer improves supply chain planning with AI

    Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization.

    By Dec. 17, 2024
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    How FLOW impacted supply chains in 2024

    The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.

    By Dec. 17, 2024
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    Couche-Tard to service 1,600 US c-stores via new ‘hybrid’ distribution centers

    The retailer plans to contract many operations at these three centers to third-party logistics companies.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Best Buy leans on distribution upgrades for faster delivery

    The electronics retailer opened a new distribution center in Texas and upgraded technology at a New York facility.

    By Dec. 16, 2024