Operations Management: Page 53


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    GE normalizes Shanghai contrast dye production, easing medical supply constraints

    Production had come to a standstill amid local lockdowns, forcing U.S. physicians to postpone nonemergency tests.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • June 9, 2022
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    Target moves to reduce inventory, taking markdowns and canceling orders

    The retailer also plans to add five distribution centers as part of its strategy to ease supply chain delays.

    By June 7, 2022
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    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Walmart plots 4 'next generation' fulfillment centers

    The new facilities will allow Walmart to offer next- or two-day shipping to 95% of the U.S.

    By June 7, 2022
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    Monster leans on US sourcing to lower freight costs

    The beverage maker had imported more aluminum cans last year to meet demand, but it came at a cost.

    By June 6, 2022
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    Amazon chief to become Flexport CEO

    Dave Clark has led teams that "built out Amazon’s transportation network from scratch," CEO Andy Jassy said of the departing executive.

    By Updated June 8, 2022
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    Procurement talent is hard to come by. Here's how to keep it.

    Too many companies focus on recruitment when they should be focused on retention.

    By June 2, 2022
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    Omnicom's new supply chain tool adjusts media spend based on inventory

    Shifts to media spend sometimes happen after customers had been sent to empty shelves, negatively affecting brand performance.

    By Chris Kelly • June 2, 2022
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    Sysco moves drivers, warehouse workers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

    The food distributor will also be delivering six days a week to improve asset utilization.

    By June 1, 2022
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    Walmart warehouse fire in Indiana 'put a strain on our system': CEO

    Losing one of its biggest distribution centers forced the retailer to reroute orders in Q1, affecting its e-commerce operations.

    By May 31, 2022
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    How an infant formula plant shutdown unraveled into a national crisis

    A timeline shows how safety issues at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan led to inventory shortfalls nationwide.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 23, 2022
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    Stephen Lyons will be the next US port envoy

    The retired general of the U.S. Transportation Command will replace John Porcari as the officer in charge of easing freight bottlenecks.

    By May 31, 2022
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    Sony forecasts PS5 supply won't meet demand

    China-based procurement issues continue to plague the electronics maker's manufacturing plans.

    By May 26, 2022
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    Toyota plans 'rolling pauses' on production as Shanghai lockdowns drag

    The automaker is halting production on a rolling basis in May and June as it struggles with supply shortages.

    By May 25, 2022
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    Walmart to deploy Symbotic's AI tech in all regional distribution centers

    The retailer plans to expand its work with Symbotic in a bid to boost speed and accuracy throughout its supply chain.

    By May 24, 2022
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    More ports to join Supply Chain Information Highway

    The Port of Long Beach wants to expand the visibility platform from "coast-to-coast," and is starting with familiar partners.

    By May 24, 2022
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    Dollar Tree taps former Dollar General execs for help with supply chain, merchandising

    The hires are the latest with experience at the dollar store's rival to join, along with new executive chair Richard Dreiling.  

    By May 23, 2022
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    Bringing business back home

    UNICOR, a federal program, is helping return manufacturing to the U.S.

    May 23, 2022
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    Expedited drayage, airfreight helps Sovos tackle ocean congestion

    The owner of brands such as Rao's pasta sauce is also adding to its domestic manufacturing footprint to wield greater control over its supply chain.

    By May 20, 2022
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    Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk to step down

    Chief Operating Officer Colin Browne, who transformed the retailer's supply chain strategy, will take over on an interim basis.

    By Kaarin Moore • May 20, 2022
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    Clorox sheds suppliers as COVID-19 inches toward 'endemic phase'

    With service levels improving, the cleaning products company is now focused on cutting costs.

    By May 19, 2022
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    REI hires chief supply chain officer as it expands distribution footprint

    A former TireHub executive is taking the reins as the outdoor retailer pursues further growth.

    By May 18, 2022
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    Hershey adds distribution centers to boost capacity ahead of Halloween

    Three new facilities will help the chocolate maker meet demand it hasn't been able to fulfill.

    By May 17, 2022
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    Meat processors used 'baseless' claims of shortages to keep plants open during COVID-19: report

    A congressional investigation said Tyson and others influenced a Trump order to ensure facilities would continue operating despite local and state health measures.

    By Christopher Doering • May 16, 2022
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    2 big keys to meeting today's warehouse demands

    Modern fulfillment demands are complicated but adapting your warehouse is easier than ever. Here’s how.

    May 16, 2022
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    Under Armour is canceling orders due to supply chain issues

    All of the planned order cancellations are related to supply issues and not demand, CEO Patrik Frisk said.

    By May 13, 2022