Operations Management: Page 20
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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 Max Garland • March 15, 2024 -
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Gap Inc. gets a lift from retooled sourcing strategy
Falling commodity costs have increased margins, while leaner inventories have helped improve operations and reduced markdowns.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 14, 2024 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.
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Big Lots makes huge gains in closeout sourcing
The company has revamped its procurement strategy to focus on acquiring inventory from distressed and overstocked retailers and brands.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 14, 2024 -
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In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says
Learning and development pros can encourage short bursts of instruction to help workers make progress in small chunks.
By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2024 -
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SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
However, people managers often don’t receive formal training on pay equity or business-related pay decisions, the organization reports.
By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2024 -
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The Home Depot expands distribution center network for pro orders
Four new locations aim to reduce in-store congestion by directly shipping products like lumber and insulation to jobsites.
By Kelly Stroh • March 14, 2024 -
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Target deepens bets on supply chain, inventory management
The retailer has 10 new facilities in the pipeline and is investing in AI and machine learning to sharpen demand planning as it grows its profits.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 13, 2024 -
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Advance Auto Parts consolidating supply chain for efficiency, inventory availability
The auto parts retailer has long used two distinct distribution center networks to replenish its store inventories, stemming from an acquisition made a decade ago.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
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What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024
Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.
By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024 -
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Bombardier increases supplier support system to 50 members
The manufacturer aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • March 11, 2024 -
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3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024
Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 11, 2024 -
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How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain
The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2024 -
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Walmart adds early morning delivery option
As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.
By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
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Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs
Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.
By Vincent Ryan • March 8, 2024 -
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Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market
The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024 -
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ColumnThe role of ethical leadership in the supply chain
Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.
By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2024 -
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Wolverine World Wide to shutter Kentucky distribution center
The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville and will lay off about 150 employees.
By Laurel Deppen • March 7, 2024 -
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AutoZone makes headway on ‘mega hub’ growth for fast store fulfillment
The auto parts retailer is halfway toward its goal of opening 200 of these stores, which can replenish inventory at nearby locations.
By Max Garland • March 6, 2024 -
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Oatly slashed SKUs and canceled factory plans to rightsize its supply chain. Now it’s paying off.
The oat milk maker is gaining more market share and saw profit margins improve after scaling down its operations.
By Kate Magill • March 5, 2024 -
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Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead
The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2024 -
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Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic
Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2024 -
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O’Reilly invests in larger distribution centers
The auto parts company is relocating two facilities and is building a site in Virginia to up capacity and service capabilities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 4, 2024 -
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Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI
While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM's monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.
By Kate Magill • March 1, 2024 -
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As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base
With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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UPS plans layoffs at facilities in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.
By Max Garland • Feb. 29, 2024
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