Operations Management: Page 3
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UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint
The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.
By Max Garland • March 31, 2025 -
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Williams-Sonoma says tariffs present opportunity
Supply chain efficiencies and moving sourcing away from China are giving the home goods retailer a leg up.
By Haley Cawthon • March 31, 2025 -
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Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact
The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment.
By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025 -
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Johnson & Johnson boosts US manufacturing as big pharma reshores
The company is pledging $55 billion over the next four years to open new production facilities.
By Jonathan Gardner • March 27, 2025 -
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FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service
Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2025 -
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Amazon building robotics fulfillment center in North Carolina
The facility will contain more than 3 million square feet of floor space and support the company’s efforts to cut costs and improve production.
By Philip Neuffer • March 25, 2025 -
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What 25 retail leaders are saying about tariffs
From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.
By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2025 -
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Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?
Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.
By Philip Neuffer • March 19, 2025 -
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JM Smucker splits supply chain, manufacturing functions
SVP of Information Services Bryan Hutson will now oversee supply chain operations in an expanded role.
By Philip Neuffer • March 18, 2025 -
3M hires Honeywell supply chain exec
Torsten Pilz will succeed 3M Group President of Enterprise Supply Chain Peter Gibbons, who is stepping down from his role April 2.
By Kelly Stroh • March 18, 2025 -
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As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges
Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.
By Kelly Bilodeau • March 18, 2025 -
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Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center
The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.
By Haley Cawthon • March 17, 2025 -
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Tariff uncertainty sparks manufacturing anxiety, especially among small firms
Shifting foreign suppliers could become more difficult as the Trump administration continues to enact new widespread tariff policies.
By Kate Magill • March 17, 2025 -
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Metal tariffs make American manufacturing less competitive, can makers say
The present tariffs situation “opens the door for cheaper canned foods to flood the U.S. market from China and other foreign competitors,” the Can Manufacturers Institute said. U.S. trade groups are calling for exemptions.
By Maria Rachal • March 17, 2025 -
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AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain
The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.
By Philip Neuffer • March 17, 2025 -
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What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs
CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering • March 17, 2025 -
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Sponsored by National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™Attention shippers: Your shipment data is about to change
Big NMFC changes are coming! Learn how new LTL freight classification standards impact your shipments, carriers and operations.
By Holly Taylor, NMFTA • March 17, 2025 -
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UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom
The carrier is evaluating further reductions in its network as part of an efficiency push, but details are limited.
By Max Garland • March 14, 2025 -
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How Foot Locker’s supply chain is lacing up for the future
Better inventory management and stronger vendor collaboration is helping the sneaker retailer advance its companywide transformation plan.
By Philip Neuffer • March 14, 2025 -
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Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada pulling stock worse than tariffs
Brown-Forman's CEO worries the response to U.S. duties by retailers could spread to Europe.
By Chris Casey • March 13, 2025 -
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Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs
Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.
By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025 -
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5 insights from Lowe’s EVP of Supply Chain
Margi Vagell explains how the home improvement retailer approaches network optimization, automation implementation and balancing customer segments.
By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025 -
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The Home Depot grows its flatbed distribution network
The company has three FDCs under construction with more in the pipeline, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said during its earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 11, 2025 -
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods is mastering the omnichannel game
The retailer has found success by shifting from a speed-at-all-costs strategy to one that prioritizes predictability for customers.
By Philip Neuffer • March 11, 2025 -
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Kroger and Ocado plan to open 2 more automated fulfillment centers
Ocado is moving forward with its Kroger partnership but executives for the British company noted that growth in its global customer fulfillment centers is “behind expectations.”
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2025
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