Operations Management: Page 9

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    Sponsored by SPS Commerce

    Accurate data may be the solution to managing more than just inventory

    For suppliers, eliminating these common data challenges can be crucial to improving their business practices.

    June 3, 2024
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    Former Tesla supply chain leader joins battery startup

    TeraWatt Technology announced Annie Liu as an external director earlier this month.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 30, 2024
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    Trendline

    Peak season management

    Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Dunkin’ supply chain vendor names procurement chief

    Harry Sinclair will focus on sourcing strategies and supply chain infrastructure for Dunkin' franchises.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 30, 2024
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    Campbell Soup restructures production footprint

    The soup and snacks maker will invest $230 million in improvements to its supply chain.

    By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2024
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    Kroger fulfillment center workers vote to join Teamsters

    Drivers at the automated warehouse near Detroit voted by a 3-to-1 margin to be part of the union.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 29, 2024
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    Medtech company Avanos hires new supply chain SVP

    Sigfrido Delgado, a former VP at Jabil Healthcare, will be tasked with maintaining the pace of Avanos’ supply chain transformation plan.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 28, 2024
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    FreshRealm taps Amazon vet as supply chain chief

    Stacey Wallace will lead the company's strategy to optimize its infrastructure for short-shelf-life products.

    By • May 28, 2024
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    UNFI extends Whole Foods distribution deal into 2032

    The companies’ previous agreement was set to end in September 2027.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 23, 2024
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    Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction

    The retailer is looking to “sell much more of much fewer products" over the long term, CEO and founder Kevin Plank said.

    By Cara Salpini • May 23, 2024
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    J&J Snack Foods opens third distribution center in supply chain overhaul

    The food manufacturer is shipping 81% of its sales orders from its new network, compared to just 26% a year ago, according to its CEO.

    By • May 22, 2024
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    Image included in Careismatic bankruptcy document. 

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    Careismatic Brands to close Dallas distribution centers, lay off 400 employees

    The scrubs maker's closures follow bankruptcy and years of supply chain woes.

    By • May 21, 2024
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    Kent Outdoors names new supply chain officer

    Dave D’Angelo has experience with product development in the sporting goods industry and will aim to help the company with new opportunities.

    By • May 21, 2024
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    Big Y names VP of logistics, distribution

    Starting at the end of May, Eric Swensen will oversee self-distribution operations with a focus on fresh and local products.

    By Peyton Bigora • May 20, 2024
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    H-E-B opens 8th e-commerce fulfillment facility

    While some grocers are scaling back on opening e-commerce-focused facilities, the grocer plans to add more of them to its Texas footprint.

    By Peyton Bigora • May 20, 2024
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    Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B

    The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 20, 2024
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    Barfresh appoints first-ever VP of supply chain and co-manufacturing

    The role will support the CPG’s goals of launching new products and partnerships within its asset-light strategy.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 17, 2024
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    Shein factory employees work 75-hour weeks for low wages: report

    The fast fashion giant responded to the allegations by saying the report doesn't convey "the reality" of the organization.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 17, 2024
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    DHL Supply Chain names new CEO of North America

    Patrick Kelleher currently serves as global chief development officer, with his new role starting in July.

    By • May 17, 2024
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    Q&A

    Regulations could improve ESG in fashion, but Worldly exec says it’s not enough

    James Schaffer said recent mandates that require companies to disclose financial and environmental risks are a bellwether of the industry’s future.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 16, 2024
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    Walmart confirms hundreds of corporate layoffs

    The retailer also said “the majority” of remote workers and those at offices in Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto, must relocate — mostly to its Arkansas headquarters.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 15, 2024
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    DHL Supply Chain to close an Indiana warehouse

    The logistics provider plans to lay off 170 employees in August due to a customer restructure.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

    C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

    By , , • May 15, 2024
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    LL Flooring eyes sale-leaseback deal for Virginia distribution center

    The potential move would boost the specialty flooring retailer’s liquidity amid a poor stretch of financial results.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    USPS pauses processing network consolidation until 2025

    The agency halted the transfer of some operations at local plants to regional hubs amid lawmaker scrutiny and service woes.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Chipotle leverages RFID technology, increases overall visibility

    Executive Carlos Londono spoke to Supply Chain Dive about the company’s operations and its efforts to bring the technology to its 3,500 restaurants.

    By • May 14, 2024