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Retrieved from DHL Supply Chain on November 14, 2023
DHL Supply Chain to open four more automated warehouses
The logistics provider is leveraging an automated storage and retrieval system to improve throughput.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Google on Nov. 15, 2023.
UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention
The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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Photo Illustration: Getty Images; Industry Dive
TrendlineTop 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.
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With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales
Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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OpinionHow Black Friday and Cyber Monday test supply chain adaptability and resilience
How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.
By Rodney Manzo • Nov. 17, 2023 -
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More employees are taking part in company volunteering activities
The uptick comes as employers roll out a mix of in-person and virtual opportunities, according to the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 17, 2023 -
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After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers
Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Retrieved from Utz Quality Foods Inc. on November 14, 2023
Kraft Heinz veteran joins Utz Brands as chief integrated supply chain officer
Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.
By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Courtesy of PCL
US apprenticeships, still outside the mainstream, could help talent-hungry employers
High-churn jobs like truck drivers and retail salespeople stand to benefit from the U.K.'s approach, according to a recent report.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Courtesy of Flexport
Flexport to open fulfillment center in New Jersey
The Phillipsburg site adds to the company’s existing large-scale warehouse operations in Atlanta and Los Angeles.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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UPS unveils Supply Chain Symphony platform in push for greater shipper visibility
The offering allows customers to access previously standalone data from the company's different services in one place.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory
Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from Amazon on November 14, 2023
Amazon unveils heavy-lifting warehouse robot Titan
A fulfillment center in San Antonio is the first to use the technology in its operations to carry larger and bulkier items.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2023 -
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Party City taps supply chain platform TradeBeyond to improve inventory, vendor operations
Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, the retailer is investing in its supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 14, 2023 -
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Exxon to mine lithium in Arkansas for EVs
The oil giant aims to supply the mineral to more than one million vehicles a year by 2030.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Bombardier
How Bombardier is managing its supply chain to reach Q4 delivery goals
The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Provided by The Port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks
The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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Food suppliers feel the pinch on cold storage
Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.
By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
Amazon extends grocery delivery, pickup to non-Prime users
The online services are now ready at Amazon Fresh stores nationwide and will soon expand to Whole Foods’ markets.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Courtesy of RecruitMilitary.
Deep DiveHow military veterans can fill the manufacturing labor gap
As the industry pushes to fill more than 600,000 open roles, veterans offer unique skillsets and leadership qualities to step into manufacturing careers.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Nitram242. (2017). "Tootsie Roll Power Plant" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Tootsie Roll wrestles with higher ingredient, material costs in 2023
The candymaker’s cost of sales has increased more than 16% so far this year as limited supply and elevated demand push up commodity prices.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Courtesy of CarParts.com
CarParts.com preps for larger, more efficient Las Vegas warehouse
The building, slated to open in Q2 of 2024, will carry between 80% to 90% of the e-commerce company's assortment.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Permission granted by McCormick & Co.
Inside McCormick’s bet to build its ‘supply chain of the future’
A half-mile-long logistics center near Baltimore is helping the flavor giant operate more efficiently, get products to customers faster and reduce its environmental footprint.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2023 -
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Rite Aid to close Oregon distribution facility
The closure comes as the drugstore chain files for bankruptcy and plans to cut back on its real estate footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near
The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Crocs tightens inventory control, including in ‘gray market’ channels
The company stopped price matching with unauthorized sellers on Amazon and took corrective action against a distributor diverting to the U.S. without permission.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 7, 2023
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