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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 Phil Neuffer • July 15, 2024 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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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 Phil 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 Phil 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 Phil 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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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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Levi Strauss moves away from insourced logistics network
The retailer’s shift to a hybrid model that includes 3PLs intends to cut costs and grow its direct-to-consumer channels.
By Kelly Stroh • July 1, 2024 -
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Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
By Kate Magill • July 1, 2024 -
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Dunkin’s supply chain arm expands distribution footprint
National DCP broke ground on a Texas facility this week that is expected to be completed in 2025.
By Phil Neuffer • June 28, 2024 -
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Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times
The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.
By Phil Neuffer • June 27, 2024 -
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Walgreens partners with TradeBeyond to enhance sourcing
The drugstore chain will roll out the technology this fall in pursuit of greater supply chain transparency and efficiency.
By Kelly Stroh • June 27, 2024 -
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High-calcium lime supplier MLC hires VP of supply chain
Cheryl Stuckmeyer’s appointment comes as the company expands its supply chain capabilities through additional trucking routes as well as rail and transloading growth.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 25, 2024 -
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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
By Laurel Kalser • June 25, 2024 -
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Warehouse automation partnerships are becoming more strategic
Companies like GXO Logistics and DHL Supply Chain are becoming increasingly discerning about the technology providers with whom they partner.
By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2024 -
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Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 24, 2024 -
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Target’s fourth ‘flow’ distribution center opens in Georgia
The facility will replenish stores and ship products to customers as the retailer strengthens its omnichannel strategy.
By Phil Neuffer • June 24, 2024
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