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Advance Auto Parts consolidating supply chain for efficiency, inventory availability
The auto parts retailer has long used two distinct distribution center networks to replenish its store inventories, stemming from an acquisition made a decade ago.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2024 -
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What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024
Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.
By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024 -
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Warehouse automation
Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.
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Bombardier increases supplier support system to 50 members
The manufacturer aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • March 11, 2024 -
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3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024
Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 11, 2024 -
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How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain
The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 8, 2024 -
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Walmart adds early morning delivery option
As operational competition with Target and Amazon heats up, the big-box retailer is expanding on-demand delivery to start at 6 a.m.
By Tatiana Walker-Morris • March 8, 2024 -
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Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs
Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.
By Vincent Ryan • March 8, 2024 -
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Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market
The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2024 -
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ColumnThe role of ethical leadership in the supply chain
Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.
By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2024 -
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Wolverine World Wide to shutter Kentucky distribution center
The company is permanently closing its operations in Louisville and will lay off about 150 employees.
By Laurel Deppen • March 7, 2024 -
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AutoZone makes headway on ‘mega hub’ growth for fast store fulfillment
The auto parts retailer is halfway toward its goal of opening 200 of these stores, which can replenish inventory at nearby locations.
By Max Garland • March 6, 2024 -
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Oatly slashed SKUs and canceled factory plans to rightsize its supply chain. Now it’s paying off.
The oat milk maker is gaining more market share and saw profit margins improve after scaling down its operations.
By Kate Magill • March 5, 2024 -
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Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead
The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 5, 2024 -
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Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic
Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2024 -
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O’Reilly invests in larger distribution centers
The auto parts company is relocating two facilities and is building a site in Virginia to up capacity and service capabilities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 4, 2024 -
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Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI
While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM's monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.
By Kate Magill • March 1, 2024 -
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As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base
With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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UPS plans layoffs at facilities in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania
Two sortation shift cuts, along with the closure of a trailer shop, add to reductions the company is making in at least eight other states.
By Max Garland • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Family Dollar to pay $41.7M for issues tied to rat-infested warehouse
The discount retailer pleaded guilty to a one count misdemeanor violation after product contamination at the Arkansas distribution center.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Most employees say their mental health has declined or plateaued in past year
Technology and management can worsen stress and burnout — but can also be part of the solution, Calm says.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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URBN opens second fulfillment center for its rental brand
Nuuly plans to invest $60 million into its 600,000-square-foot facility in Missouri in the coming years.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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DHL relocated Maryland e-commerce distribution center to Virginia
The new facility provides double the space and is part of the company’s five-year growth plan.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Nestlé hit by supply constraints in health business
IT hiccups at packaging sites created a supply chain backup in the food and beverage giant’s vitamin, mineral and supplement unit.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Courtesy of Big Lots
Big Lots acquires entire inventory of toy company Hearthsong
The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024
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