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Chocolate maker outsources packing operations after labor constraints
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's mid-quarter transition was "difficult but critically needed" to help meet holiday demand, its CEO said.
By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects
The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked “constant” quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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FAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident
The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.
By Kate Magill , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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OpinionFive ways supply chain leaders can hire the best talent
Instilling a culture of curiosity and looking beyond the typical hiring pool are some of the ways leaders can build promising teams, according to Kearney experts.
By Jennifer McGee, Dominique Harris, and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Deep DiveShortages 2024: What supplies are still at risk after years of disruption?
Excess inventory may be in focus, but climate change, geopolitics and structural supply chain challenges continue to threaten some goods.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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More than a quarter of workers say they’re ready to leave their current job
After pay and hours, employees highlighted emotional aspects such as fair treatment, respect and fulfillment as being top needs for any job, according to Boston Consulting Group.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says
Mobileye said its customers amassed millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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A look back at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems’ turbulent year
From quality issues to missed delivery goals, these aircraft manufacturers navigated stormy skies in 2023.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Qcells, Microsoft expand solar panel supply partnership
Wafers and cells will be produced at the energy company's upcoming factory in Georgia, slated for construction this year.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Flexe trims its workforce again — this time by 38%
The reduction follows a previous wave of layoffs in November.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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UPS to cut sorting shift at Indianapolis facility amid soft demand
The location joins a company hub in Louisville, Kentucky, in closing its day sort on Feb. 16.
By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Supply chain trends 2024: rising operations costs
Labor, materials, cybersecurity and insurance spending will likely continue to increase this year.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs
Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, an Express Employment Professionals survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionAI’s transformative role in empowering companies to optimize procurement
Here’s a look at how the technology is making waves in supplier management, predictive analytics and more, from Vroozi's Shaz Khan.
By Shaz Khan • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Nike pares back supply as demand remains sluggish
The brand is also looking to cut $2 billion in costs through layoffs as well as operational and procurement changes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023
Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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OpinionEvolving supply chains need talent with the gift for seeing end-to-end
As supply chains transform, teams will need to step out of their siloed functions and focus on organization-wide priorities, Kearney experts write.
By Dominique Harris, Jennifer McGee and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Inside the geographic transformation of supply chains
Lead times, cost pressures and geopolitical risks are just a few reasons why companies are making operational changes.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ended the year in a lull, but optimism up for 2024: PMI
The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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UPS plans reduced sorting operations, layoffs at Louisville hub
The carrier will lay off an undisclosed number of employees at the facility, which was the center of a brief Teamsters strike threat in December.
By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2024 -
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Deep DiveSuez Canal at risk: What shippers should know to mitigate disruption
Using alternative routes like the Cape of Good Hope can mean longer transit times and higher freight costs. Here’s what shipping experts had to say.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer
In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Siemens Healthineers sues supplier in spat over $40M defense deal
The medtech company alleges that Western Shelter Systems quit crucial integration work for battle-ready CT scanners, hurting Siemens’ ability to supply the military.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Perdue taps former Tyson exec to lead supply chain in newly created role
Gregg Uecker will oversee procurement, production, transportation, warehousing and the meat processor’s other operations as it ramps up cost-savings plans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Are retailers ready for peak returns season?
As e-commerce sales surge during the holidays, retailers are re-evaluating how returns affect their inventory management and supply chains.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2023
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