Operations Management
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The Campbell’s Company names head of supply chain
The CPG giant announced company veteran Cassandra Green as its SVP and head of supply chain amid a production overhaul.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Hy-Vee improves visibility, delivery performance
The grocery retailer’s adoption of a transportation management system improves the operation of its complex cross-dock network, SVP of Distribution Matt Beenblossom said.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
By David Jones • Nov. 26, 2024 -
‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes
The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said in an earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions
The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024 -
3PLs ramp up leasing activity as outsourcing interest grows
Retailers want inventory flexibility in a time of uncertainty. Logistics providers are reaping the demand benefits.
By Max Garland • Nov. 21, 2024 -
US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist
Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Amazon opts for no fulfillment fee increases in 2025
The e-commerce giant vowed "to focus on stability and simplicity" for its sellers after levying new charges earlier this year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Advance Auto Parts targets unproductive SKUs
The auto parts retailer plans to conduct up to 250 line reviews this year as part of an inventory overhaul.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Target’s supply chain investments power holiday season ambitions
The retailer expects to quadruple its order processing output and ramp up next-day delivery at its sortation centers, including a Detroit facility it opened earlier this year.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 20, 2024 -
BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer
The promoted executives will both be involved in distribution and logistics operations
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center
The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2024 -
As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2024 -
Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push
The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.
By Max Garland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model
As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 12, 2024 -
DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI
The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 12, 2024 -
4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 11, 2024 -
How suppliers can help brands’ extended producer responsibility transition
Representatives from General Mills, Clorox and McCormick & Co. discussed how companies are pushing for decarbonization via packaging changes at Pack Expo International.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2024 -
How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints
As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.
By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2024 -
4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Why a new FedEx facility uses automation but not robotics
Secondary 25, housed in the Memphis World Hub, still needs employees to help move bulky packages as technological improvements boost throughput.
By Max Garland • Nov. 5, 2024 -
True Value preps for Oregon warehouse closure amid bankruptcy
The hardware retailer could begin closing the regional distribution center on Dec. 7, with the shutdown impacting 98 employees.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2024 -
DOL guidelines for workplace AI center employee needs, job quality
The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.
By Justin Bachman • Nov. 5, 2024