Operations Management: Page 58
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Kroger to supply restaurants with next-day delivery service
The grocer, which has been rapidly expanding its fulfillment capabilities, is positioning its new business unit as a supplier for small and independent restaurant operators.
By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022 -
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Del Monte plans operational changes to hit net zero emissions by 2050
The canned produce company is investing in automation and focusing on transportation efficiencies to reduce emissions across its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2022 -
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TrendlineRetail Supply Chains
Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.
By Supply Chain Dive staff -
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Sponsored by Protecting Blue Whales & Blue SkiesBlue Whales and Blue Skies Program launches Brand Ambassador Initiative
Your choices can help cut air pollution and emissions, protect whales and reduce underwater noise.
April 11, 2022 -
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Manufacturing orders down, prices up amid war in Ukraine, China shutdowns
Persistent extended lead times, which have pushed many companies to place orders in advance, could ease sometime in the summer, said ISM’s Timothy Fiore.
By Colin Campbell • April 7, 2022 -
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Surging inflation compelling small businesses to raise prices
Inflation is broad based and will probably persist longer than initially expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.
By Jim Tyson • April 6, 2022 -
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Chipotle tests RFID technology to improve food traceability
The tech will trace meat, dairy and avocados from five of the company’s suppliers at about 200 Chicago-area restaurants and a distribution center.
By Julie Littman • April 5, 2022 -
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Mission Produce faces operational issues after botched ERP implementation
The avocado supplier saw operating expenses balloon $4.1 million in Q1 after a shift to a new tech system created a lack of visibility into inventory.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 5, 2022 -
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Macy’s to open North Carolina fulfillment center in support of omnichannel business
The facility will account for nearly 30% of the retailer’s digital supply chain capacity when fully operational.
By Kate Magill • April 5, 2022 -
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Facing production constraints, Hershey turns to SKU rationalization
The candy and confectionery company is focusing on its most popular products to reduce complexity.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 1, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for supply chains
The president’s requests to Congress include funding for ports, highways, electrification and domestic manufacturing.
By Colin Campbell • March 30, 2022 -
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Food companies turn to AI to taste test products, drive innovation
From cutting sugar to discovering new flavors, manufacturers such as Conagra and Danone are using the technology to get products to market faster and gain a competitive advantage.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2022 -
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FedEx names Raj Subramaniam to succeed Fred Smith as CEO
Smith, the company’s founder, will become executive chairman, ending a highly influential era as CEO.
By Max Garland • March 29, 2022 -
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FedEx Supply Chain closing four facilities as customer contracts expire
The closures will affect more than 450 employees working in California, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, per state records.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2022 -
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Nordstrom hires off-price vets to bolster Rack supply chain
The company’s discount banner is focusing on improving inventory flow “optimizing our supply chain,” according to its CEO.
By Kaarin Moore • March 24, 2022 -
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Lack of recycled resin could challenge company sustainability goals
Many brands have plans to increase recycled content in their packaging by 2025. But supply will likely outstrip demand.
By Megan Quinn • March 23, 2022 -
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Blockchain drives transparency in the supply chain
Adopters face marketing, data and governance challenges before they can reap the technology’s full benefits.
By Jen A. Miller • March 22, 2022 -
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Walmart hiring 50K more workers to boost operations
The retailer added a record of nearly 4,500 truck drivers to its private fleet last year as it accelerates hiring efforts during the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2022 -
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Sponsored by ProtivitiStop kicking the can: Why companies must think long term to solve supply chain challenges
Traditionally, the relationship between supply chain and finance teams hasn’t been one of proactive collaboration. Learn how this partnership can lead to their supply chain becoming more resilient, flexible and predictive over time.
By David Petrucci, Managing Director Supply Chain Global Leader and Tim Bulman, Managing Director Business Performance Improvement • March 21, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Roadie5 warehouse delivery challenges crowdsourcing helps solve
Here’s how crowdsourced delivery changes the equation with on-demand, cost-effective and scalable solutions.
March 21, 2022 -
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Deep DiveAmazon is slowing down its fulfillment center spend. What’s next?
Heightened demand put Amazon’s distribution buildout into overdrive. To speed up delivery and limit costs, it will have to invest more.
By Max Garland • March 16, 2022 -
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Digital twins break free of industrial roots
The demand for digital twins is catching on as more businesses use the technology to improve processes and optimize operations.
By Allen Bernard • March 15, 2022 -
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FedEx Express taps Richard Smith, son of founder, as next CEO
High demand, fleet electrification and pivotal contract negotiations are on the docket for FedEx Express. Now, Smith is preparing to take the lead.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2022 -
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Coors Light to begin phasing out 6-pack plastic rings
Molson Coors will spend $85 million to start the transition to cardboard-wrap carriers for the brew while upgrading machinery so its entire North American portfolio can use the material by the end of 2025.
By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2022 -
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‘Price-wage spiral’ boosting inflation: Moody’s
CFOs confront the harshest inflationary pressures in decades, with supply bottlenecks and labor market pressures persisting.
By Jim Tyson • March 9, 2022 -
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Here to stay: Supply chains gear up for investments in AI
A DHL and Honeywell executive lay out how artificial intelligence is shifting relationships with customers and robotics technology.
By Jen A. Miller • March 8, 2022
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