Operations Management: Page 2


  • A rental brand's fulfillment center with a racks of clothes.
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    Courtesy of Nuuly
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    URBN prioritizes Nuuly’s growth with logistics investments

    The retailer plans to add more automation to its Missouri fulfillment center to accelerate the rental brand’s order processing.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Dollar Tree advances rotacart delivery initiative

    The discount retailer is now using the technology to service 600 stores from its distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    Retrieved from DCH Health System on October 07, 2024
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    DCH Health System adds new supply chain VP

    Rachel Anderson joined the Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based medical center company from another healthcare provider within the state.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    Amazon wants to hire 250K for the holidays again

    For the second consecutive year, the company is planning a major round of hiring to sustain its fulfillment and transportation operations during its busiest quarter.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Walmart automates supply chain facilities in Arizona, Arkansas

    The retail giant is equipping the regional distribution centers with technology in a bid to double productivity.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    From waste to profit: How upcycling and re-commerce improve growth and the environment

    By capturing and sharing product data throughout the supply chain, producers and consumers alike can make a difference.

    Oct. 7, 2024
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    Port of New York and New Jersey reopen following ILA strike

    The port resumed discharging cargo Friday night, with two terminals opening during the weekend for trucking activity.

    By Updated Oct. 7, 2024
  • A Flexport warehouse.
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    Flexport cuts 2% of staff in latest round of layoffs

    The reorganization was “a natural next step” for the logistics provider after the acquisition of Shopify Logistics, a spokesperson said.

    By Oct. 4, 2024
  • A Whatburger storefront. A sign outside reads, "Whataburger".
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    Whataburger recruits new chief supply chain officer

    Todd Huetinck previously led the purchasing and distribution departments for CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    Did the ILA strike fully shut down East and Gulf Coast ports? We asked.

    At least 12 ports were significantly affected on Tuesday, but not all terminals are at a standstill.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
  • Speakers speak on a panel at Manifest Vegas 2024.
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    Top supply chain conferences to watch in 2025

    Next year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
  • A DHL warehouse in Concord, North Carolina.
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    DHL eCommerce boosts North Carolina capacity with facility relocation

    The logistics provider moved a distribution center from Raleigh to Concord, now a 30-minute drive to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

    By Sept. 30, 2024
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    Advanced Auto Parts swaps out WMS in supply chain overhaul

    The auto parts retailer aims to streamline operations by using 14 large distribution centers on a single warehouse management system.

    By Sept. 27, 2024
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    DHL Supply Chain trims Pennsylvania warehouse network

    The closure will impact nearly 270 employees, with layoffs starting Nov. 10.

    By Sept. 26, 2024
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    Bill Oxford via Getty Images
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    65% of CFOs are under pressure to accelerate ROI from tech investments

    Leadership’s patience around getting returns on tech investments is thinning, according to new data from IBM.

    By Adam Zaki • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration tackles supply chain risks with new federal tool

    The Commerce Department's SCALE tool aims to assess risks across the economy and stop supply shortages before they happen.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
  • An Ollie's distribution center picture with freight trucks on the right side for cargo loading/unloading.
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    Courtesy of Ollie's
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    Ollie’s opens Illinois distribution center, targeting westward expansion

    Robotics and automation are slated to make the site more efficient than existing ones, its SVP of supply chain said.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
  • A person wearing a hat and sunglasses sits at a poker table facing two other people.
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    Retrieved from PokerGo/X on September 17, 2024
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    How a Meta supply chain lead cashed in at the 2024 World Series of Poker

    Jordan Griff bet big on his skills as a planning expert to finish as the Main Event runner-up.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
  • Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on Sept. 18, 2024.
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    Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images
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    Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn

    The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Fed cuts main rate by half point, voices confidence inflation falling

    The central bank trimmed borrowing costs from a two-decade high after policymakers noted their growing concern about softening in the labor market.

    By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2024
  • A worker's hands place crumpled paper inside an Amazon delivery box, protecting its contents
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    Amazon offers sellers ‘fully managed’ supply chain solution

    The new Supply Chain by Amazon features will be available to U.S. sellers in October, and roll out globally by the end of the year.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Lego says nearshoring production minimizes distribution costs

    The toy maker has been focused on manufacturing upgrades over the last year, with its first U.S. factory slated to begin operations in 2027.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
  • Pitney Bowes has deployed four of the AmbiSort B-Series systems in its network so far.
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    Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce laying off more than 1,200

    The job cuts impact workers at hubs across the country as the long-struggling unit shuts down.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Amazon trims California warehouse footprint

    The e-commerce giant is closing facilities in Irvine and West Sacramento, impacting more than 300 employees.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Courtesy of Purple Innovation
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    Purple revamped its supplier and logistics network. Here’s why.

    The mattress maker sought an increase in gross margin by diversifying its sourcing and simplifying its delivery operations.

    By Sept. 16, 2024