Operations Management: Page 18


  • U.S. President Joe Biden, President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau hug each other.
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    Deep Dive

    6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

    Political risk, emissions and lead times are just some of the drivers pushing companies toward onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

    By Dec. 13, 2023
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    Opinion

    Protecting the pharma and healthcare supply chain during turbulent times

    Here are five things your company should consider when evaluating its production process or new technologies.

    By Kayt Leonard • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Peak season management

    Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Dollar Tree prepares for streamlined delivery rollout

    The retailer will begin using rotacarts at its North Carolina distribution center this month.

    By Dec. 12, 2023
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    Boeing names new COO

    Company veteran Stephanie Pope has been promoted to help restore stability at the aerospace manufacturer amid supply chain disruptions.

    By Dec. 12, 2023
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    Switching to a 4-day workweek may require a ‘conscious redesign of work’

    The transition involves more than just “condensing 40 hours of work into four days,” according to one analysis.

    By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Nearly half of companies plan to nix some bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024: report

    Many employers are dropping degree requirements for certain positions to create a more diverse workforce and increase job candidate numbers, survey results show.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 12, 2023
  • Deep Dive

    Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

    The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

    By Dec. 12, 2023
  • Amanda Eversole loads a package car at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    Teamsters, UPS avoid peak season strike in Louisville

    The parcel giant reinstated dozens of terminated union workers at a package sortation hub after a call with the union Friday.

    By Dec. 11, 2023
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    Amazon cuts referral fees for some apparel sellers

    The retailer said the changes are meant to improve the speed of delivery and reduce total costs.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 11, 2023
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    DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

    The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.

    By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Five Below looks to tech, analytics to optimize inventory

    As the discount retailer aims to speed up its supply chain and hold back costs, it has also opened a sourcing office in India.

    By Dec. 11, 2023
  • UPS package handlers move shipments from a conveyor belt into package cars at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    Teamsters threaten UPS strike in Louisville after layoffs

    The union's leader gave the delivery giant until Monday to rectify the situation impacting a subset of workers at a package sortation hub.

    By Dec. 8, 2023
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    Why Hormel is investing $200M in its supply chain

    The three-year strategy to modernize operations includes a plan to overhaul the CPG's Barron, Wisconsin, plant to better support brands.

    By Dec. 8, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    5 tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change

    As weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves to reduce premiums. 

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

    In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

    By Dec. 6, 2023
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    ‘A massive undertaking’: Singing Machine shifts from in-house logistics to 3PL

    ​The karaoke products company now uses Logistics Plus to save costs after a transition that overhauled its customer fulfillment operations.

    By Dec. 6, 2023
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    NLRB rules against Amazon in New York fulfillment center union organizing case

    The National Labor Relations Board alleges the company unlawfully retaliated against some employees, including by changing work assignments.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 6, 2023
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    Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility

    The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.

    By Dec. 5, 2023
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    Sam’s Club adds 2 more distribution centers to its 2024 lineup

    The St. Louis and Minneapolis facilities are building on the Walmart-owned retailer’s plan to advance its end-to-end supply chain capabilities.

    By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities

    The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.

    By Dec. 5, 2023
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    Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing

    The apparel company has been cautious in its own purchasing while trying to meet the needs of department stores and other retailers.

    By Dec. 4, 2023
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    Manufacturing down again in November amid low orders: PMI

    The industry isn't expected to see major gains in demand or employment through the end of the year. 

    By Dec. 1, 2023
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    Amazon ramps up warehouse sublease listings

    The company listed roughly 1.5 million square feet for sublease in October, the most in over a year, according to CoStar.

    By Nov. 30, 2023
  • A red Burlington storefront says "ladies, mens, kids, baby, home, coats," as clouds billow overhead in a bright blue sky.
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    Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins

    After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.

    By Nov. 29, 2023
  • Estes Express Lines' headquarters is in a former life insurance building on West Broad Street in Richmond.
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    Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

    The trucking company actively communicated with shippers during its crisis as the carrier worked to restore its systems.

    By Nov. 29, 2023