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Academy Sports and Outdoors appoints new chief supply chain officer
Robert Howell will take on the role next month, as the company expands its product assortment and store count.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from Greenville Area Development Corporation on January 23, 2024
Tesla plans parts distribution center in South Carolina
The facility is expected to be completed in early 2024, aligning with its growing EV market.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Walmart
TrendlineSupply Chain Technology Adoption
Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.
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Amazon promotes transportation exec to lead logistics network
Udit Madan has been named VP of worldwide operations at the e-commerce giant, succeeding John Felton.
By Max Garland • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Retrieved from Google on December 22, 2022
GXO to cease operations at Georgia facility
The closure, which will impact 69 employees, was filed days before another WARN letter notifying layoffs in Tennessee.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Stardust Power to build lithium refinery in Oklahoma
The company plans to turn the facility into a hub for its domestic supply chain.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Lamb Weston begins ERP transition for North America operations
The shift has involved a production pause and reduced shipping activity due to short-term inventory visibility constraints.
By Max Garland • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Opinion
Why top apparel brands fall short in supplier partnerships
Improving supply chain working conditions requires clarity of expectations and accountability on both sides.
By Sanchita B. Saxena • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Aldi turns to AI to strengthen freight management
The supermarket chain is implementing a technology platform to centralize its global shipping volume and increase visibility.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Red Sea crisis leaves some retailers more exposed than others
Hardline retailers such as Wayfair, Best Buy, Beyond Inc. and RH could be most affected, according a Jefferies analysis.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Supplier sues UNFI in chargeback spat
Omaha Industries alleges that the grocery distributor withheld over $250,000 from invoice payments to offload its own risk.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Boeing names retired Navy admiral to lead quality inspections
The company is also sending its own team to review supplier Spirit AeroSystems’ operations in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Lowe’s names new EVP of supply chain
The home improvement retailer promoted company veteran Margi Vagell to take over for the retiring Don Frieson.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to form operating partnership after 2M alliance ends
The agreement between the two shipping giants will start February 2025 and has a target of 90% schedule reliability.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
GXO to lay off more than 200 employees in Tennessee
Separations are scheduled to start in early March and be completed by the end of April, according to a WARN notice.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024 -
‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year
Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Ryder on January 12, 2024
Ryder opens fulfillment center for Lexmark
The 1 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will add new delivery capabilities for the imaging and technology company.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Opinion
Five 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 -
Deep Dive
Shortages 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 -
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 -
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 -
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