Operations

Walmart Reveals Growth Plans through 2013
Walmart U.S. has delivered three consecutive months of positive same store sales. That means big plans for growth through 2013 even though operating expenditures will decrease significantly. New stores will add between 45 and 49 million square feet worldwide in the next fiscal year. The company also forecasted sales growth between 5 and 7 percent for fiscal year 2013.
Walmart to Close Marketside Stores
Now, Walmart is banking on another small-store concept, more aligned with its roots, as a potential growth vehicle in rural and urban locations where its larger shops would not work.

Warehousing Scents: Parlux Wins with Execution Improvements

Although Jessica Simpson and Rihanna are just a few of the celebrities for whom Parlux Fragrances creates branded fragrances, it is still a relatively small operation. The company recently gained a competitive edge with execution improvements despite a major relocation.
Paper Island Has Something to Celebrate

The greeting card and giftware manufacturer transformed the replenishment of store-level inventories from a traditional and manual process into one that has enabled the company to optimize inventory and increase sales by more than 30 percent.
Powell's Books Goes Mobile to Manage Growth

From humble storefront beginnings in 1971, Powell's Books has grown into one of the world's great bookstores in the Portland metropolitan area. To streamline warehouse operations, Powells Books sought out new mobile devices.
Amway Reveals Tips for Building a Smarter Supply Chain

With a global presence in more than 60 countries Amway's complex supply chain network required a global warehouse management platform that would improve inventory management and traceability, increase throughput and standardize business processes worldwide. Here, Deb Parm, director, North American Logistics, tells Amways story to WMS success.
Morton Salt Names New VP, Supply Chain

The former McCormick & Company executive brings 20+ years of experience to Morton Salt.
Hershey, Ferraro Group Form Supply Chain Alliance

The new partnership is consistent with Hershey's ongoing productivity efforts to improve supply chain efficiency and enhance competitiveness.
Ralcorp Names Post Holdings CEO Following Separation

Ralcorp also announced that James L. Holbrook will join Post Holdings as Executive Vice President, Marketing.
PepsiCo Unites Operations with Two New Initiatives

The creation of the Global Snacks Group and Power of One Americas Council are critical components of the companys long-term strategy to strengthen and extend its global leadership position in snacks and leverage the power of its combined food and beverage businesses.

Walmart Reveals Growth Plans through 2013

Walmart to Close Marketside Stores

Warehousing Scents: Parlux Wins with Execution Improvements

Paper Island Has Something to Celebrate

Powell's Books Goes Mobile to Manage Growth

Amway Reveals Tips for Building a Smarter Supply Chain

Morton Salt Names New VP, Supply Chain

Hershey, Ferraro Group Form Supply Chain Alliance

Ralcorp Names Post Holdings CEO Following Separation

PepsiCo Unites Operations with Two New Initiatives