Operations Management: Page 5


  • A building with the SAP corporate logo is pictured in St.Leon-Rot, Germany on July 29, 2024.
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    SAP retools its cloud-based ERP to ease migrations

    The software vendor aims to simplify the shift from on-premises systems with line-of-business bundles for supply chain, procurement, finance, HR and CX.

    By Matt Ashare • June 10, 2025
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    Amazon to shutter Nevada fulfillment center in August

    The previously announced closure comes as the e-commerce giant builds a same-day delivery facility in the region. 

    By June 9, 2025
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    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Future-proofing your operations: Why warehouse consultations matter

    Future-proof your warehouse with a consultation—boost efficiency, resilience and long-term ROI.

    By Renn Martin • June 9, 2025
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    Businesses revamp procurement amid AI adoption swell

    Most companies are imposing stricter requirements when evaluating AI-powered software compared with other technologies, according to G2.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2025
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    Lowe’s to maintain competitive pricing structure despite tariffs

    The home improvement retailer is also pushing its global diversification efforts and product evaluations to move production away from China.

    By June 5, 2025
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    Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain

    The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Guitar Center targets optimized inventory planning, visibility

    The retailer will use Relex Solutions technology to gain real-time visibility of inventory levels to help reduce stockouts and overstocking.

    By June 3, 2025
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    CPKC, Teamsters issued new labor deal by arbitrator

    The railroad's represented workers' contract runs through December 2027 and includes 3% annual raises. 

    By June 3, 2025
  • President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the US Steel-Irvin Works on May 30, 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
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    Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI

    While production rose slightly, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward ahead of tariffs earlier this year. 

    By June 2, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

    The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

    By Chris Casey • May 30, 2025
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    RaceTrac gearing up for Louisiana growth with new distribution center

    The $9 million facility will enhance the company’s supply chain in the state and support growing regional demand, the company said.

    By Brett Dworski • May 29, 2025
  • Boot Barn targets 5% China sourcing share for exclusive brands

    The footwear retailer is shifting production to countries with lower tariffs, such as Cambodia, India and Vietnam, to reduce costs and supply chain risks.

    By May 28, 2025
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    Walgreens rekindles micro-fulfillment center strategy

    The pharmacy retailer added a 12th automated facility to its network while touting improved performance and shipped volumes.

    By May 27, 2025
  • Cans of pineapple chunks sit on a shelf at a grocery store on July 26, 2021, in Chicago. The cans read "Dole pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice."
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    Dole picks Del Monte exec as supply chain VP

    Todd Stillwell has held various corporate positions focused on managing logistics networks, direct delivery fleets and third-party distribution.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Shein drops prices following US-China tariff deal

    The fast fashion company's competitor Temu also walked back duty-driven increases earlier this month.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2025
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    Under Armour takes multipronged approach to tariff strategy

    The activewear brand's efforts to diversify sourcing is helping it minimize country-specific tariff exposure, CFO Dave Bergman said.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit

    The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Walmart buys 1M-square-foot distribution center in Utah

    The previously leased Salt Lake City property features a cross-dock facility and is within 10 miles of a Union Pacific intermodal hub.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York

    The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the Northeast.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 22, 2025
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    Staples conducts fulfillment operations overhaul

    The office supplies retailer is implementing a new warehouse management system across its network to support next-day delivery efficiency.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts

    The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.

    By Nathan Owens • May 20, 2025
  • Empty shelves inside a Rite Aid store in New York City on Aug. 28, 2023. A sign on the shelves reads: "Discover big savings on brands exclusively at Rite Aid. Earn 5X points on a $15 purchase July 30-Aug. 26. Look or the green dot on participating products."
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    Rite Aid to close 2 distribution centers

    The beleaguered drugstore chain will shutter Washington and Maryland facilities in June as it navigates its second bankruptcy filing since 2023.

    By May 19, 2025
  • Amazon VP of World Wide Economic Development Holly Sullivan speaks at the opening ceremony of the company's HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, on June 15, 2023.
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    Amazon plans fourth robotics fulfillment center in Virginia

    Once completed, the 3.1 million-square-foot facility will join a roster that includes a Virginia Beach site set to open later this year.

    By May 19, 2025
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    Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact

    The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

    By May 19, 2025
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    Trump tariffs

    US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries

    The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.

    By Updated May 20, 2025