Operations Management: Page 18
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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 Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023 -
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 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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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 Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Boeing names new COO
Company veteran Stephanie Pope has been promoted to help restore stability at the aerospace manufacturer amid supply chain disruptions.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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 -
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 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2023 -
‘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 Max Garland • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023 -
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 -
Amazon to expand AWS Supply Chain capabilities
The cloud application will gain four new features in 2024 to support upstream supply chain processes.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023 -
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 Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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 Max Garland • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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 Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2023