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Supplier sues UNFI in chargeback spat
Omaha Industries alleges that the grocery distributor withheld over $250,000 from invoice payments to offload its own risk.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Boeing names retired Navy admiral to lead quality inspections
The company is also sending its own team to review supplier Spirit AeroSystems’ operations in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Lowe’s names new EVP of supply chain
The home improvement retailer promoted company veteran Margi Vagell to take over for the retiring Don Frieson.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to form operating partnership after 2M alliance ends
The agreement between the two shipping giants will start February 2025 and has a target of 90% schedule reliability.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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GXO to lay off more than 200 employees in Tennessee
Separations are scheduled to start in early March and be completed by the end of April, according to a WARN notice.
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‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year
Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Ryder opens fulfillment center for Lexmark
The 1 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will add new delivery capabilities for the imaging and technology company.
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Chocolate maker outsources packing operations after labor constraints
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's mid-quarter transition was "difficult but critically needed" to help meet holiday demand, its CEO said.
By Max Garland • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects
The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked “constant” quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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FAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident
The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.
By Kate Magill , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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OpinionFive ways supply chain leaders can hire the best talent
Instilling a culture of curiosity and looking beyond the typical hiring pool are some of the ways leaders can build promising teams, according to Kearney experts.
By Jennifer McGee, Dominique Harris, and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Deep DiveShortages 2024: What supplies are still at risk after years of disruption?
Excess inventory may be in focus, but climate change, geopolitics and structural supply chain challenges continue to threaten some goods.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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More than a quarter of workers say they’re ready to leave their current job
After pay and hours, employees highlighted emotional aspects such as fair treatment, respect and fulfillment as being top needs for any job, according to Boston Consulting Group.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says
Mobileye said its customers amassed millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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A look back at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems’ turbulent year
From quality issues to missed delivery goals, these aircraft manufacturers navigated stormy skies in 2023.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Qcells, Microsoft expand solar panel supply partnership
Wafers and cells will be produced at the energy company's upcoming factory in Georgia, slated for construction this year.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Flexe trims its workforce again — this time by 38%
The reduction follows a previous wave of layoffs in November.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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UPS to cut sorting shift at Indianapolis facility amid soft demand
The location joins a company hub in Louisville, Kentucky, in closing its day sort on Feb. 16.
By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Supply chain trends 2024: rising operations costs
Labor, materials, cybersecurity and insurance spending will likely continue to increase this year.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs
Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, an Express Employment Professionals survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionAI’s transformative role in empowering companies to optimize procurement
Here’s a look at how the technology is making waves in supplier management, predictive analytics and more, from Vroozi's Shaz Khan.
By Shaz Khan • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Nike pares back supply as demand remains sluggish
The brand is also looking to cut $2 billion in costs through layoffs as well as operational and procurement changes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023
Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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OpinionEvolving supply chains need talent with the gift for seeing end-to-end
As supply chains transform, teams will need to step out of their siloed functions and focus on organization-wide priorities, Kearney experts write.
By Dominique Harris, Jennifer McGee and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Inside the geographic transformation of supply chains
Lead times, cost pressures and geopolitical risks are just a few reasons why companies are making operational changes.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 3, 2024
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