Operations Management: Page 17
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LL Flooring eyes sale-leaseback deal for Virginia distribution center
The potential move would boost the specialty flooring retailer’s liquidity amid a poor stretch of financial results.
By Max Garland • May 15, 2024 -
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USPS pauses processing network consolidation until 2025
The agency halted the transfer of some operations at local plants to regional hubs amid lawmaker scrutiny and service woes.
By Max Garland • May 14, 2024 -
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TrendlineInventory Management
Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.
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Deep DiveChipotle leverages RFID technology, increases overall visibility
Executive Carlos Londono spoke to Supply Chain Dive about the company’s operations and its efforts to bring the technology to its 3,500 restaurants.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 14, 2024 -
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Walmart streamlines fulfillment with third consolidation center
The facility places suppliers’ less-than-truckload shipments into truckload hauls before sending them off to regional distribution centers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 13, 2024 -
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Clorox claws its way back to normal inventory, service levels after August cyberattack
The cleaning product maker is working to fully restore its distribution channels in Q4 as it pushes to bring back customers.
By Kate Magill • May 9, 2024 -
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How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics management tasks
The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.
By Larry Avila , Edwin Lopez • May 8, 2024 -
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Amazon extends transition period for low inventory fee
The company said it would credit the fees for a few more weeks, and added some exceptions as it considered ways to incentivize optimal product supply.
By Max Garland • May 7, 2024 -
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Walmart taps Swisslog to automate 3 milk facilities
The technology platform consists of cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, a pallet conveyor system, a small-load conveyor system and software to operate it all.
By S.L. Fuller • May 7, 2024 -
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Papa Johns names new chief supply chain officer
Kurt Milburn takes up the role as the pizza chain looks to cut supply chain costs and boost productivity.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 3, 2024 -
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Q&AHome Depot on leveraging FLOW
VP Sarah Galica discussed how Freight Logistics Optimization Works strengthened the company’s logistics network.
By Alejandra Carranza • May 3, 2024 -
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How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
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Airhouse makes ‘major layoff,’ transfers customers to partner 3PLs
The shakeup at the fulfillment provider happened after a potential funding round fell through, CEO Kevin Gibbon announced.
By Max Garland • May 2, 2024 -
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Coca-Cola turns to Microsoft’s AI services for its supply chain
The beverage giant signed a $1.1 billion deal as it explores the use of AI to streamline operations, boost efficiency and more.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse invests in inventory management tech to boost in-stock reporting
The retailer partnered with Blue Yonder to develop the system as it looks to keep up with inventory trends.
By Kelly Stroh • May 1, 2024 -
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Manufacturing demand dips in April as companies remain cautious: PMI
While hiring is beginning to uptick, manufacturers remain uncertain about the fate of interest rates and its impact on business.
By Kate Magill • May 1, 2024 -
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Tornado destroys Dollar Tree Oklahoma distribution center
None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.
By Kelly Stroh • April 30, 2024 -
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DHL will pay $8.7M to settle allegations it gave Black workers more dangerous assignments
While Black workers moved “large, heavy packages,” their White colleagues sorted letters, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged.
By Caroline Colvin • April 29, 2024 -
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H-E-B to build Texas distribution campus
The grocer has closed on a land deal and plans to have several facilities support its supply chain operations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2024 -
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Monogram Foods taps Kellogg veteran as supply chain head
Larry Elliott will oversee strategic sourcing, logistics and customer service and continuous improvement at the company.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by MotiveEmbedded fleet spend management - a new era of profitability
Siloed management systems foster inefficiency and profit loss. Embedded finance offers an integrated solution, paving the way for enhanced profitability.
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Lululemon shutters Washington distribution center
The retailer is laying off nearly 130 employees, but a spokesperson said some will relocate to its new Los Angeles location and other facilities.
By Kelly Stroh • April 26, 2024 -
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2024 -
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Lovesac pares back inventory costs as it simplifies operations
Evergreen stock and cheaper logistics options helped the furniture seller cut $11 million in inventory costs since last year.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
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Why Amy’s Kitchen added a chief supply chain officer
Creating the role helped the food manufacturer streamline its operations and reset its sourcing and logistics strategies, Oksana Woloszczuk said.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 23, 2024 -
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes supply chain executive
The beverage alcohol distributor recently promoted Drew Vermilion to SVP of supply chain strategy and chief of staff.
By Alejandra Carranza • April 23, 2024
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