Operations Management: Page 31


  • A person is pictured wearing pink Adore Me lingerie.
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    Adore Me taps Ever Dye to source sustainable dyes

    The startup has developed a low-energy, biobased pigment dyeing process.

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions

    With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.

    By Aug. 31, 2023
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    Trendline

    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Inside Hershey’s $1B push to boost its supply chain capacity

    The multi-year undertaking will allow the candy maker to balance existing capacity with future flexibility, an executive said.

    By Aug. 31, 2023
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    Sheetz to build $145M distribution center in Ohio

    The food preparation and distribution facility is slated to open in 2026, the company said.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Boeing employees work on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of the assembly lines February 14, 2011 at the company's factory in Everett, Washington.
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    Spirit AeroSystems production snags cause Boeing aircraft delivery delays

    The aircraft supplier is changing its processes after discovering a problem with improperly fitted fastener holes on some 737 Max models.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    Kohl’s cuts inventory by 14% as it prioritizes discipline

    The retailer’s aggressive, ahead-of-schedule inventory reductions represented significant progress toward those goals.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Dollar Tree eyes distribution efficiency with temperature controls

    The technology is expected to reduce cross-stocking expenses and increase flexibility, the retailer’s CEO said.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Giant Food to close 3 e-commerce facilities

    The grocery chain will shutter centers in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware as it shifts to a localized fulfillment model.

    By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Guess aims to shrink inventories by 10% this year

    The apparel brand is cutting stock levels as its supply chain speeds up, and as new planning and allocating systems come online.

    By Aug. 28, 2023
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    Dollar General opens first dual distribution center

    The 1-million-square-foot facility in Blair, Nebraska, aims to grow the retailer's supply chain capacity and fresh and frozen offerings.

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Opinion

    How chipmakers can manage future growth

    Managing headcount costs and leveraging federal funds are key ways companies can mitigate damage during an economic downturn.

    By Irene Signorino • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Onshoring semiconductor production to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.

    As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP. 

    By Michelle No • Aug. 24, 2023
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    CSX CFO downplays UAW strike threat

    Auto manufacturers are key customers for freight rail operator CSX, but CFO Sean Pelkey is betting that any strike would be “short lived.”

    By Chris Gaetano • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Under Armour inventory up 38% as stock struggles roll on

    The footwear and apparel brand is searching for a new chief supply chain officer as it tries to reposition its brand and keep inventories from piling up.

    By Aug. 22, 2023
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    Macy’s inventory churn holds steady in Q2

    The retailer has focused on merchandise management as it works to maintain margins amid reduced consumer spending.

    By Aug. 22, 2023
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    Spirit AeroSystems’ safety stock minimizes delivery disruption after strike

    The Boeing supplier aims to ramp up 737 production and increase surge capacity for added cushion.

    By Aug. 22, 2023
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    UNFI to open distribution center in Florida

    The one million-square-foot facility will leverage warehouse automation to reduce fulfillment costs.

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Ford SK On, EcoProBM partner to shorten North American EV supply chain

    The nearly $1 billion EV battery facility in Québec will produce cathode materials for the automaker.

    By Aug. 22, 2023
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    Target’s operating profit leaps 273% after long battle against inventory

    The spike follows last year’s painful stock clearing that “laid the groundwork for the recovery and profitability,” its CEO said.

    By Aug. 21, 2023
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    Sponsored by TransmetriQ – a Railinc Brand

    Smarter rail shipping: 3 key areas to drive efficiencies

    Rail shippers face pressure to drive efficiencies and conserve costs, but how? Here are 3 optimization opportunities. 

    Aug. 21, 2023
  • TJX sees extra supply in the market for another 12 months

    Along with others’ excess stock, the off-price retailer has found inventory opportunities amid the fall of Bed Bath & Beyond. 

    By Aug. 17, 2023
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    Q&A

    4 ways Cainiao is thinking about logistics tech

    Group VP and General Manager of Logistics Technology Ding Hongwei discusses future tech opportunities, adoption challenges and falling behind the curve.

    By Aug. 17, 2023
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    Healthcare apparel brand Figs aims to improve fulfillment efficiency

    Elevated storage costs have been a thorn in the direct-to-consumer company's side since last year.

    By Aug. 17, 2023
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    Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money

    The government’s estimated 30% stake in the bankrupt company puts it first in line for funds raised through sales of the LTL carrier’s assets, an expert says.

    By Aug. 16, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?

    From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.

    By Aug. 16, 2023