Operations Management: Page 48

  • Neon Sign, American Eagle Outfitters Easton Towne Center, Columbus, Ohio
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    Wellmeier, Ed. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    American Eagle’s logistics arm accelerates fulfillment center openings with JLL partnership

    Quiet Platforms says the partnership will expand shipper access to same-day and next-day service.

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
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    How climate change is expected to transform manufacturing

    Global warming is shifting the calculus for many firms, as flooding and record temperatures affect employee productivity and regional resilience.

    By • Jan. 3, 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
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    Attracting Gen Z to manufacturing could require an operations overhaul

    With an aging workforce and hundreds of thousands of jobs to fill,  experts say the industry will need to offer flexibility and clear career paths.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
  • A Future Made in America sign is seen as U.S. President Joe Biden stands in a manufacturing demonstration area at United Performance Metals on May 6, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio
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    Why Ohio is attracting more manufacturing investments

    Growing investments from companies like Ford and Intel highlight the state's tax and talent benefits.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 3, 2023
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    Manufacturers strain to attract talent as more than 740K jobs go unfilled

    Companies are raising wages and adding flexibility in a bid to entice workers.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
  • Container port with thousands of stacked containers in background, with cranes and containers on a ship in the forefront.
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    Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy

    Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.

    By • Dec. 29, 2022
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    Photo Illustration: Getty Images; Industry Dive

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    Here are the biggest supply chain stories of 2022

    Fedex’s consolidation strategy and Amazon’s excess labor costs were just a few of the stories that piqued reader’s interests this year.

    By • Dec. 27, 2022
  • Workers talk while a man uses a piece of equipment to reach higher levels of a storage area.
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    Courtesy of Deutsche Post AG
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    DHL Supply Chain to lay off nearly 400 workers at 2 California facilities

    The adjustments are due to a planned change in a customer's business, according to a spokesperson, and the affected facilities will remain open.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Retrieved from Google on December 22, 2022
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    GXO to shutter Indiana facility, lay off 85 employees

    A spokesperson said the facility's customer has decided to manage its own operations, and affected workers will have the opportunity to apply for positions.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    CVS, Walgreens cap sales of children’s pain relievers

    The purchasing limits come as respiratory illnesses hit record levels and supplies run short. 

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    A tidal wave of inventory walloped retailers in 2022

    Shortages gave way to excess this year. Here’s how businesses pivoted in the face of declining consumer demand and easing supply chain congestion.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2022
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    GXO to close Wisconsin warehouse in February

    The logistics company will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    US agency cites Amazon for recordkeeping violations on worker injuries, illnesses

    The e-commerce giant has faced various safety complaints over the years, and an investigation at six warehouses in five states is ongoing.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Amazon pilots returns at Staples stores

    With a relatively small store footprint, the e-commerce giant has forged partnerships with rivals and others to facilitate returns.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Your merchandise was made in a sweatshop. Now what?

    When it comes to supply chain ethics, retailers may no longer be able to cede responsibility to the brands they sell.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    6 warehouse robotics innovations Amazon showcased in 2022

    Although many are prototypes, the company aims for the bots to eventually make an impact in the company’s logistics network.

    By • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Courtesy of BMW Group
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    BMW battery supplier invests $810M in gigafactory to support EV production

    Lithium-ion batteries will be created at the new plant specifically for the automaker's sixth-generation electric vehicles.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs

    Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.  

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
  • A Chick-fil-A restaurant is seen on July 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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    Chick-fil-A plans $16M Missouri distribution center

    The facility is one of the latest investments for the restaurant chain, which has been looking to exert greater control over its supply chain.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
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    Walmart has big plans to expand automated fulfillment

    Retrofitting facilities and building high-tech distribution centers are key components to the retail giant's omnichannel strategy, CEO Doug McMillon said.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

    The country used to make up most of the furniture maker's production capacity. Now it's around 30%.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022
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    Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on December 09, 2022
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    Port of Savannah to transform terminal into container-only operation

    The Georgia port will renovate its Ocean Terminal and shift breakbulk cargo to accommodate a rise in shipping volumes.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
  • A street lamp tilts right as the white storefront of a "Nordstrom Rack" location tilts left, as sun streams in a light blue sky. Vertical bars decorate the building above and below the word "Rack."
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    Nordstrom Rack slows store-based fulfillment

    Issues with inventory accuracy have made it more difficult for stores to locate customer products, leading to higher order cancellations. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Biden visits new TSMC plant in push to expand US chip production

    The visit came as the chipmaker began construction of another plant in Arizona, and the U.S. advocates for a more resilient chip supply chain.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Gap says in-transit inventory levels are ‘easing’

    The clothing retailer has taken several measures to rightsize its inventory, with plans to continue its efforts into the new year.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022