Operations Management: Page 25
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Kroger Q1 delivery sales boosted by automation
The grocer is recommitting to automation tech after improved e-commerce results in its most recent fiscal quarter.
By Philip Neuffer • July 23, 2024 -
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CMA CGM to integrate AI in its shipping operations
The ocean carrier will deploy Google technology to help optimize vessel routes, container handling and inventory management.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 23, 2024 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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ASCM launches supplier relationship certificate
The program aims to help supply chain professionals build stronger connections as a method for mitigating risk.
By Kelly Stroh • July 23, 2024 -
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Kroger to add new Ocado technology to automated fulfillment centers
The capabilities focus on efficiency and labor productivity and signal that, despite slowing down the rollout of automated customer fulfillment centers, the grocer’s work with the British company is far from done.
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Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility
The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.
By Kelly Stroh • July 22, 2024 -
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XPO launches Mexico+ cross-border shipping service
The carrier's Yellow Corp. terminal acquisitions have allowed it to expand to seven border crossing points for faster delivery times.
By Colin Campbell • July 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USSustainability starts on the farm: How agricultural traceability benefits producers and consumers
Discover how agricultural traceability is revolutionizing the food industry, empowering consumers with knowledge, boosting farmers’ revenues and paving the way for a sustainable future.
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Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Moore • July 19, 2024 -
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Dollar General’s supply chain shift shows promise
The retailer is focusing on scaling back some items and restocking stores faster, executives said during an earnings call.
By Larry Avila • July 18, 2024 -
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Academy Sports and Outdoors targets enhanced distribution performance
The retailer’s implementation of a new warehouse management system is a key component of its efforts to bolster its omnichannel capabilities.
By Philip Neuffer • July 16, 2024 -
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Port of Long Beach awarded nearly $8M to improve visibility platform
The Supply Chain Information Highway’s next phase of development will include additional rail cargo and export visibility, among other features.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2024 -
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Barnes & Noble names new head of supply chain
Annette Danek-Akey will join the book retailer and publisher as chief supply chain officer starting in September.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2024 -
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Casey’s ramps up demand planning efforts
The c-store chain, which added more than 150 locations in fiscal 2024, has formed technology partnerships to improve procurement in the last few years.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2024 -
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True Value says FLOW provides a ‘forward-looking lens’
Data from the Freight Logistics Optimization Works platform can provide visibility in cargo shifts at some ports, said the hardware retailer’s Jennifer McNeill.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2024 -
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Walmart beefs up automated grocery distribution network
The retail giant is opening five new high-tech perishable sorting and packaging centers, while upgrading four others and retrofitting another.
By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2024 -
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5 packaging stats from Amazon’s sustainability report
Amazon fell short on its 2023 device packaging recyclability goal, but it grew the share of products that can ship without added packaging and improved lightweighting.
By Maria Rachal • July 11, 2024 -
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FTC noncompete ban partially blocked by Texas judge
Judge Ada E. Brown held that the agency violated the Administrative Procedural Act and exceeded its statutory authority.
By Ryan Golden • July 10, 2024 -
Dollar Tree rotacart deliveries reach 600 stores
The discount retailer has been working to reduce unloading times and achieve other efficiencies across its supply chain.
By Kelly Stroh • July 9, 2024 -
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UAW members ratify new contract at BMW distribution center
The deal includes wage increases of up to 33% at the Pennsylvania facility.
By Haley Cawthon • July 9, 2024 -
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Galloway Company appoints new chief operations officer
Troy Youngbauer has overseen the dairy product distributor’s supply chain for the last seven years.
By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2024 -
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Manufacturing costs to watch in the second half of 2024
Uncertainty in the economy is causing manufacturers to tighten their belts, as logistics and supply costs remain vulnerable.
By Kate Magill • July 8, 2024 -
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Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover
Although retention continues to improve overall, employee experience and productivity may still need help.
By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024 -
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New Jersey Senate passes bill to rightsize shipping boxes
Have you ever received a tiny item in a huge box? Some legislators want to require retailers to keep that ratio in check.
By Maria Rachal • July 3, 2024 -
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Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility
The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.
By Philip Neuffer • July 2, 2024 -
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GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024
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