Operations Management: Page 31


  • The damaged Spirit AeroSystems sign is seen damaged after an EF3 tornado touched ground on April 15, 2012 in Wichita, Kansas.
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    Spirit AeroSystems COO is out

    Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.

    By Nov. 29, 2023
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    Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

    Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Saks will lay off 90 employees next year and end operations at a Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, fulfillment center, pictured here.
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    Retrieved from Google on Nov. 21, 2023.

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    Saks to lay off 90 at Pennsylvania fulfillment center

    The cuts are slated to begin in January as the e-commerce retailer shifts volume to more advanced facilities.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
  • A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams storefront.
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    How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

    After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
  • President Joe Biden participates in an additive manufacturing tour Friday, May 6, 2022, at United Performance Metals in Hamilton, Ohio.
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    How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

    Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
  • An aerial view of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits' new distribution center located in South Carolina.
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    Retrieved from Southern Glazer's Wines & Spirits on November 20, 2023
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    Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to deploy warehouse automation from Symbotic

    The alcohol distributor expects the upgrades to improve fill rates, order accuracy and increase capacity at its existing facilities.

    By Nov. 27, 2023
  • Factory workers and UAW union members form a picket line outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in the early morning hours on October 14, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    Column

    Labor’s resurgence cannot be overlooked in procurement strategies

    Here are five workforce-related issues procurement teams should consider when analyzing their supply chains.

    By Nov. 27, 2023
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    S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages

    As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.

    By Nov. 22, 2023
  • Pitney Bowes has deployed four of the AmbiSort B-Series systems in its network so far.
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    How Pitney Bowes is preparing for the 2023 peak season

    Much is at stake for the shipping provider's e-commerce logistics segment to reliably deliver for the holidays. Automation will play a big role.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
  • Stellantis employees assembling doors.
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    Retrieved from Stellantis on October 18, 2023
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    UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?

    As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
  • A DHL warehouse associate in Germany.
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    Retrieved from DHL Supply Chain on November 14, 2023
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    DHL Supply Chain to open four more automated warehouses

    The logistics provider is leveraging an automated storage and retrieval system to improve throughput.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
  • UPS' hub in Lathrop, California.
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    Retrieved from Google on Nov. 15, 2023.

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    UPS expanding childcare program to boost warehouse retention

    The initiative at a California hub offers on-site day care in emergency situations, which will expand to more company facilities in 2024.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
  • A red storefront entrance with a white dot-in-circle logo and an "order pickup" sign on the door. Trees and blue sky with white clouds on the right.
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    With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales

    Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
  • Shoppers walk through the retail district near Oxford Circus in front of a Black Friday sign.
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    Opinion

    How Black Friday and Cyber Monday test supply chain adaptability and resilience

    How proactive inventory planning and operations management can keep brands from falling behind during the holiday season.

    By Rodney Manzo • Nov. 17, 2023
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    More employees are taking part in company volunteering activities

    The uptick comes as employers roll out a mix of in-person and virtual opportunities, according to the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.

    By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 17, 2023
  • A general view of atmosphere at the New York Magazine + Bloomingdale's celebration of the new Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Shop-in-Shop at Bloomingdale's on March 8, 2018 in New York City.
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    After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

    Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.

    By Nov. 17, 2023
  • The main headquarters of Utz Brands in 2016.
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    Retrieved from Utz Quality Foods Inc. on November 14, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz veteran joins Utz Brands as chief integrated supply chain officer

    Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.

    By Nov. 16, 2023
  • A PCL first period apprentice works at the Consolidated Rent-A-Car jobsite at LAX.
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    US apprenticeships, still outside the mainstream, could help talent-hungry employers

    High-churn jobs like truck drivers and retail salespeople stand to benefit from the U.K.'s approach, according to a recent report.

    By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 16, 2023
  • A Flexport warehouse.
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    Flexport to open fulfillment center in New Jersey

    The Phillipsburg site adds to the company’s existing large-scale warehouse operations in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
  • Adam Dentinger, a UPS delivery driver, unloads a shipment of Janssen COVID-19 vaccines and ancillary kits at Louisville Metro Health and Wellness headquarters on March 4, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky
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    UPS unveils Supply Chain Symphony platform in push for greater shipper visibility

    The offering allows customers to access previously standalone data from the company's different services in one place.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
  • An Under Armour storefront
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    Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory

    Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
  • Amazon's new mobile robot named Titan can lift up to 2,500 pounds.
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    Amazon unveils heavy-lifting warehouse robot Titan

    A fulfillment center in San Antonio is the first to use the technology in its operations to carry larger and bulkier items.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
  • Storefront of a Party City.
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    Party City taps supply chain platform TradeBeyond to improve inventory, vendor operations

    Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, the retailer is investing in its supply chain.

    By Nov. 14, 2023
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    Exxon to mine lithium in Arkansas for EVs

    The oil giant aims to supply the mineral to more than one million vehicles a year by 2030.

    By Nov. 14, 2023
  • A Bombardier passenger aircraft flies over the ocean with a strip of land visible.
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    How Bombardier is managing its supply chain to reach Q4 delivery goals

    The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.

    By Nov. 13, 2023