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Boot Barn Implements Intelligent Warehouse Automation and Control System

Logistics Viewpoints

The Wichita, Kansas facility supports the company’s expanding e-commerce business. In 2017 Boot Barn installed the Körber Warehouse Management System (WMS) in its Wichita facility that spanned almost 100,000 square feet at that time. Boot Barn decided to expand its Wichita facility by about 45,000 sq. Facility History.

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Major Commercial Aircraft Supplier Labor Disruption Still Possible

Supply Chain Matters

On Thursday, Wichita, Kansas based Spirit told workers not to report for their work shifts. On Wednesday, union workers rejected by a margin of 79 percent, the termed “ last and final ” wage and benefits offer from this supplier, thus placing a major disruption back in play.

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Major Commercial Aircraft Supply Network Disruption Now Avoided

Supply Chain Matters

Spirit announced it will begin restoring operations at its Wichita , Kansas facility today, Friday, June 30, and begin to fully resume production on Wednesday, July 5., According to published reports, this action represents the first new labor contract that workers at Spirit have had in over a 13 year period.

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Further Senior Management Changes at Spirit AeroSystems

Supply Chain Matters

” Terry George will reportedly serve as interim Senior Vice President , leading site operations in Wichita, Kan sas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma , including Fabrication, Operations Engineering, Tooling, and Facilities. Program leaders who previously reported to Marnick will now report directly to interim CEO Shanahan.

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Multi-Sector Integrated Business Planning/S&OP Summit: Going?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Pizza Hut – the well known fast food outlet started by Dan & Frank Carney that has grown from having one store in Wichita, Kansas to being the world’s largest restaurant company. We are banking on Barclays to deposit some interesting insights and notes on Supply Chain Finance related to planning.

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DELMIA Factory of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

Manufacturing professionals will gather to discover digital transformation and experience true elements of the Factory of the Future November 19 in Wichita, KS. This is a highly interactive event for manufacturers interested in digital transformation.

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DELMIA Factory of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

Manufacturing professionals will gather to discover digital transformation and experience true elements of the Factory of the Future November 19 in Wichita, KS. This is a highly interactive event for manufacturers interested in digital transformation.

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