Operations Management: Page 23
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FedEx Fulfillment plans expansion with robotics firm investment
The alliance allows FedEx to use Nimble's fulfillment centers in North America as it looks to attract more e-commerce merchants.
By Max Garland • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Nordstrom pulls back on Pacific Northwest omnichannel center plans
The retailer said its current network will suffice following supply chain improvements made over the last few years.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore creates deputy role to win back shipping business
Former New Orleans port COO Matt Wypyski will serve as deputy executive director for commercial development.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Under Armour seeks savings from streamlined supply chain strategy
The sportswear company is primarily focused on enhancing cross-channel capabilities and end-to-end planning.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Manufacturing production hits 4-year low: August PMI
Increasing inventories and cratering demand are creating “one of the most worrying signals witnessed since the global financial crisis,” according to S&P.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Kroger drivers at automated warehouse vote to join Teamsters
The facility in Georgia is set to become the grocer's second fulfillment center where drivers have agreed to unionize.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Target fuels next-day delivery ambitions with Detroit sortation center
The new facility will eventually be able to process up to 60,000 packages daily, CFO Michael Fiddelke said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Port of Portland shares plan to keep container terminal open
One of the initiatives aims at doubling container volumes over the next five to seven years in an attempt to keep Terminal 6 operational.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Nordstrom credits faster supply chain operations for improved customer experience
The retailer said the use of RFID tags has led to better in-stock rates and faster delivery times.
By Bryan Wassel • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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J&J Snack Foods benefits from regional distribution centers
The food maker is shipping more products from the new network while reducing its average length of haul.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center
The facility will be the retailer’s sixth as it targets continued expansion.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Fastenal shares contingency plans for hurricane season
The industrial and supply solutions company has hurricane specific supplies stocked in four major distribution centers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Shein reports 2 cases of child labor in its supply chain
The fast fashion giant discovered the cases last year and suspended orders from the manufacturers pending “appropriate remediation.”
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Powell says ‘time has come’ for rate cut, cites weakening labor market
The Fed chair did not indicate the size of a coming interest rate reduction, keeping alive a debate on how far policymakers will cut borrowing costs.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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US LBM names SVP of supply chain
Jeff Wood will lead the specialty building material distributor’s sourcing and procurement strategies, as well as supply chain operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility
The Bud Light brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs and comes after it reported a decline in beer volumes earlier this month.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Adidas America faces almost $400K in fines over warehouse safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected the facility in 2021 and identified safety hazards that were still not corrected by a January 2024 visit.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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What to know about supply chain resiliency and uncertainty in 2024
Industry experts weigh in on AI, the election and other topics impacting shippers at Industry Dive’s virtual Supply Chain Outlook event.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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How J.C. Penney is using AI and machine learning in its supply chain
The department store retailer is investing heavily in new technology to improve productivity and upgrade its legacy systems.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Employers plan 3.5% raises for 2025, Payscale data reveals
The projection follows a pattern of “softening in a cooler labor market,” the company said.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Lamb Weston names new supply chain chief
Former REI exec Sylvia Wilks will lead the frozen food company’s manufacturing and procurement operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Utz’s supply chain overhaul shrinks manufacturing network
The snack maker is focused on production and cost efficiency after shedding at least six plants in recent months.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Mondelēz embarks on a $1.2B ERP, supply chain overhaul
The food and snack company plans to carry out the project over the next four years in partnership with SAP, Accenture and o9.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Beyond nears reverse logistics partnership to aid vendors
The collaboration will help the company's Overstock brand maintain its asset-light supply chain, according to President Dave Nielsen.
By Max Garland • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Warehouse robot momentum faces cost, ROI challenges
Companies that invest in the pricey technology may need to wait two to three years on average to see a return on investment, market analyst Ash Sharma said.
By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 13, 2024
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