Operations Management: Page 56


  • Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

    The company is closing two of its processing facilities to help optimize its chicken supply chain, and offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

    By Chris Casey • Updated March 14, 2023
  • Geodis' Kutztown, Pennsylvania, facility.
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    Retrieved from Google on March 13, 2023.

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    Geodis to lay off 107 Pennsylvania workers as client moves operations outside US

    Customers moving operations elsewhere was also the reason behind two mass layoffs at a company facility in 2022.

    By March 14, 2023
  • Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on February 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Microsoft Supply Chain Center dashboard with a risk alert, accompanied by the news of a flash flood in Michigan.
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    Microsoft unveils AI tool to mitigate supply chain risk

    The Dynamics 365 Copilot not only flags potential threats, but also automatically drafts an email to suppliers asking whether they will be impacted.

    By March 14, 2023
  • Deliverr network sort center located in Los Angeles metro area. Photos courtesy of Shopify.
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    Shopify execs say Deliverr is key in building fulfillment network distinct from Amazon

    An asset-light network of warehouse partners will help the company build its capabilities for merchants in a more cost-effective manner, its CFO said.

    By March 14, 2023
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    Q&A

    How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility

    As part constraints grew over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.

    By March 13, 2023
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    US Foods finds operational efficiencies with flexible workweek pilot

    The food distributor’s emphasis on workforce retention is part of a long-term strategy to reduce costs and grow revenue.

    By March 13, 2023
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    Supply chain optimization is a top priority for Nordstrom this year

    Building on improvements made in 2022 will help the retailer's business amid a slump in sales, a company executive said.

    By March 13, 2023
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    How Overstock is wooing new suppliers and weathering retail’s inventory torrent

    While 2022’s discounting frenzy cost the online retailer market share, the CEO told Supply Chain Dive it’s looking to grow through new categories and brands. 

    By March 10, 2023
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    Opinion

    How supply chain mapping builds resilience

    Businesses will need more insight into all aspects of their operations to guard against future disruption.

    By Tony Pelli • March 9, 2023
  • The outside of the Macy's store in Herald Square in NYC during the holidays.
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    Disciplined inventory management helped Macy’s weather tough 2022

    The retailer has relied on data and analytics to forecast demand and make decisions around purchasing and pricing.

    By March 7, 2023
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    Oracle to offer shippers a more precise way to track supply chain emissions

    Updates to the company’s SCM platform intend to help users in transportation and logistics optimize planning decisions.

    By March 7, 2023
  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    Meati hires CPG veterans for supply chain and operations

    As the plant-based meat company prepares for a national retail launch this year, Elizabeth Fikes and Joseph Johnston have been hired to run more traditional manufacturing functions.

    By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2023
  • A brown-brick facade with a white "Kohl's" sign decorates a cream-colored building and main entrance of a store, with small trees in the foreground.
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    Kohl’s shrinks inventory position after ‘out of control’ levels in 2022

    The retailer will ask its suppliers to get more “nimble” as it plans for less product and chases demand signals, according to the head of Kohl’s digital business.

    By March 6, 2023
  • Ceva Logistics Warehouse
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    CEVA Logistics to lay off 142 workers at its Nashville campus

    The third-party logistics company said it's adjusting due to changes in a customer's operations, and that a majority of those affected are being offered other positions.

    By March 6, 2023
  • Ransomware virus has encrypted data. Attacker is offering key to unlock encrypted data for money.
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    Chip supplier reports $200M revenue hit after ransomware attack halted operations

    MKS Instruments said it struggled to supply technology for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics following the February incident.

    By David Jones • March 3, 2023
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    TJX sees buying opportunities as retail sector falters

    The off-pricer’s CEO said product availability has been “phenomenal” as other companies look to offload product they can’t sell. 

    By March 2, 2023
  • Robots in a micro-fulfillment warehouse
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    Save Mart unveils robotic grocery-picking facility

    The retailer is using technology from startup Fulfil Solutions for a quick-delivery service called Lucky Now.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 2, 2023
  • A worker sorts parcels during the night at the DHL hub on February 27, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany.
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    DHL Global Forwarding CEO talks M&A strategy

    At TPM23, Tim Scharwath outlined three key considerations in the company's acquisition decisions.

    By March 1, 2023
  • Sabrewing's "Alpha" cargo drone aircraft sits on a platform.
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    Ameriflight grows expedited supply chain services with cargo drones

    The carrier signed an agreement with Sabrewing for 35 eVOTLs as supply chain stakeholders build out their last-mile and express logistics networks.

    By March 1, 2023
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    Biden nominates Julie Su as US Labor Secretary

    The former California labor secretary would replace Marty Walsh, who was heavily involved in negotiations with rail and West Coast port workers.  

    By Caroline Colvin , Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 28, 2023
  • Three Amazon workers in a warehouse prepare orders.
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    Amazon closes, cancels more warehouses as cost-cutting persists

    The e-commerce giant canceled, closed or delayed 99 U.S. fulfillment facilities, per a firm tracking the company. Amazon disputed its findings.

    By Feb. 28, 2023
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    Leidos looks to cut costs with in-house sourcing

    The company plans to manage some of its own security product supply chain and manufacturing.

    By Feb. 28, 2023
  • Worker controlling metal melting in furnaces.
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    How to keep production safe from heat

    Companies will need to do more to protect workers from high temperatures inside facilities amid a changing climate.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    Dole operations briefly paused in North America after ransomware hit

    The attack against the produce giant temporarily shut down food production plants and food shipments to grocers.

    By David Jones • Feb. 24, 2023
  • Wayfair cancels plans for Houston fulfillment center

    The move adds further evidence the furniture retailer's logistics footprint growth will be limited in 2023 amid falling sales.

    By Feb. 23, 2023