Operations Management: Page 21
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UPS to cut sorting shifts in New York, Rhode Island and Virginia
The looming closures add to layoffs the delivery giant is making at facilities in at least five other states.
By Max Garland • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them
Most workers want to use generative AI tools more in the workplace, but some have concerns about their roles in the near future, says a D2L survey.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Amazon proposes less packaging, more savings for its sellers
The e-commerce giant opened its Ships in Product Packaging program to hundreds of thousands of merchants that use its fulfillment services.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall
The sportswear brand — finally — posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Front-line workers are more likely to be anxious and depressed, survey finds
Employers have a vested interest in educating these essential workers about their well-being options, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Accenture to acquire procurement consultancy Insight Sourcing
The consulting giant sees an opportunity to help private equity firms tackle management of spend, cost and suppliers across their portfolios.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Rite Aid to lay off employees as it transitions California warehouse operations
The drugstore chain will close its Woodland distribution center and shift work to its facility in Lancaster, the company told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Warehouse rents poised to keep climbing after record 2023
Lease rates jumped more than 20% to reach $9.72 per square foot last year, according to data from Colliers.
By Max Garland • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Dollar Tree COO takes on supply chain oversight
Mike Creedon “will have full end-to-end accountability for delivering a best-in-class store experience for our customers," the discount retailer's CEO said.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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HanesBrands to lay off nearly 160 employees in North Carolina distribution center
The apparel company plans to repurpose the facility as it streamlines operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Primark expands US footprint with Florida distribution center
The fashion retailer is importing cargo through the Jacksonville Port Authority.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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How Flexport improves ocean transit times with machine learning
The technology has helped boost transit times by 20%, CEO Ryan Petersen said at Manifest Vegas 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks
The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Online retailer Zulily’s inventory is up for sale as it winds down
After throwing in the towel in December, the struggling e-tailer’s remaining products — $85 million worth — are being liquidated along with warehouse equipment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Whirlpool plans further supply chain cost reductions
The home appliance company expects to cut at least $100 million more from its operations as it sees productivity improvements.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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How Schneider Electric used AI to improve delivery performance, cut costs
The company saved hundreds of thousands of dollars after AI helped it perfect a conveyor system at one of its smart warehouses, an executive said at Manifest Vegas 2024.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Spirit AeroSystems ups production oversight as skepticism over quality looms
The Boeing supplier vowed to increase inspections, improve training and add automation to its processes after last month's Alaska Airlines incident.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Foot Locker COO names 4 skills crucial to supply chain leaders
Global awareness was one skill Elliott Rodgers highlighted during remarks at Manifest Vegas 2024.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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UPS to cut sorting shifts, make layoffs in 3 more states
The reductions in Connecticut, Maryland and Oregon come as UPS tries to match its network capacity with delivery demand.
By Max Garland • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Sports gear retailer deploys autopicker robots
The Feed expects the robots will enable the warehouse to fulfill 5,000 orders per day and plans to complete integration by the end of March.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Marley Spoon to sell US fulfillment, production facilities in $24M deal
FreshRealm will acquire the assets and fulfill customer orders, while the meal kit company will handle front-end operations.
By Max Garland • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Dollar General taps AI to optimize produce ordering
The retailer has partnered with software company Shelf Engine to boost ordering, efficiency and in-stock levels of fresh foods.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Beverage distributor shutters Texas warehouse
Jumbo Beverages, a subsidiary of Glazer’s Beer and Beverages, will lay off 109 employees starting in late February.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Hormel Foods names new supply chain executive
Steve Lykken will take over as group vice president of supply chain, replacing the retiring Mark Coffey.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Amazon looks to improve inbound fulfillment processes in 2024
The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.
By Max Garland • Feb. 2, 2024
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