FedEx Supply Chain, according to reports filed with the state of Tennessee, will lay off 611 workers by October 11. Local news site Tennessee Lookout reports that both sites in Memphis, Tennessee are distribution centers for the automotive parts manufacturer Cummins, which is moving its distribution operations to Indianapolis, Illinois.
Reports from earlier this month indicate employees were informed of layoffs earlier this month.
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According to a statement from the company reported by local news, FedEx Supply Chain indicated it would retain “a portion of the business” at the location and that some of those laid off will be “eligible for other roles within the company.”
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Genera invests $340M to expand sustainable packaging manufacturing facility in Tennessee
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Vibrant Health Products invests $48.5M open baked goods manufacturing facility in Tennessee
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Ryan Secard joined IndustryWeek in 2020 as a news editor, and also contributes to American Machinist, Foundry Management & Technology, and Plant Services. His areas of coverage include workforce and labor issues in manufacturing, including recruitment, labor organizations, and safety. Ryan also has written IndustryWeek's Salary Survey annually since 2021 and coordinated its Talent Advisory Board since 2023.