Operations Management: Page 20
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How Bombardier is managing its supply chain to reach Q4 delivery goals
The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports offering $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks
The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Food suppliers feel the pinch on cold storage
Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.
By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Amazon extends grocery delivery, pickup to non-Prime users
The online services are now ready at Amazon Fresh stores nationwide and will soon expand to Whole Foods’ markets.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Deep Dive
How military veterans can fill the manufacturing labor gap
As the industry pushes to fill more than 600,000 open roles, veterans offer unique skillsets and leadership qualities to step into manufacturing careers.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Tootsie Roll wrestles with higher ingredient, material costs in 2023
The candymaker’s cost of sales has increased more than 16% so far this year as limited supply and elevated demand push up commodity prices.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023 -
CarParts.com preps for larger, more efficient Las Vegas warehouse
The building, slated to open in Q2 of 2024, will carry between 80% to 90% of the e-commerce company's assortment.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Inside McCormick’s bet to build its ‘supply chain of the future’
A half-mile-long logistics center near Baltimore is helping the flavor giant operate more efficiently, get products to customers faster and reduce its environmental footprint.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Rite Aid to close Oregon distribution facility
The closure comes as the drugstore chain files for bankruptcy and plans to cut back on its real estate footprint.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near
The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Crocs tightens inventory control, including in ‘gray market’ channels
The company stopped price matching with unauthorized sellers on Amazon and took corrective action against a distributor diverting to the U.S. without permission.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 7, 2023 -
‘Overstaffed’ FedEx tells unhappy pilots they can join American Airlines
Air cargo demand remains down at FedEx and other carriers, but passenger airlines continue to hire pilots at a strong pace, a VP told crew members in a memo.
By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems push to re-up 737 production
Delivery shortfalls this quarter have been driven by supplier quality issues in the aft pressure bulkhead.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 6, 2023 -
Pivot Bio taps former Corteva exec to lead supply chain operations
The appointment of industry veteran Balaji Venkataraman will help the biofertilizer startup scale manufacturing and logistics capabilities.
By Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2023 -
DHL Supply Chain shutters Ohio customer facility
The logistics provider plans to lay off more than 260 employees, starting Dec. 31.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Microsoft adds AI-enabled demand planning features to supply chain tools
The tech company deployed the features to its Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Center product in a bid to help customers reduce inventory and increase working capital.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Walmart opens third ‘next gen’ fulfillment center in Texas
The 1.5 million square-foot facility in Lancaster, Texas, will enable faster delivery as the retailer prepares for the holiday season.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Walgreens pauses expansion of micro-fulfillment centers
The drugstore chain is looking to improve its rollout process for the facilities before opening another five centers.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Amazon tweaks tech to create first 100% fiber-focused fulfillment center
Two main technologies are being tested at an Ohio facility to determine how best to transform other facilities to handle only fiber — not plastic — packaging.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Amazon tests two-legged, mobile robots
The company has been ramping up its use of technology in operations for some time and now has over 750,000 robots.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Bankrupt Mitchell Gold and Ryder reach deal on undelivered products
Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023 -
Amazon’s fulfillment network shift exceeds expectations
Higher local in-stock levels paired with improved connectivity between facilities is driving speedier deliveries.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 27, 2023 -
Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant
The automaker is working to better negotiate supplier contracts as it contends with the higher costs of EV manufacturing.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 27, 2023 -
UPS to acquire Happy Returns from Paypal
The logistics giant expects to leverage the tech firm’s software and operations expertise as it pushes for a frictionless reverse logistics experience.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks
The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — struggled with rising manufacturing and shipping costs.
By Dani James • Oct. 26, 2023