Nike to cut 775 employees as it accelerates ‘automation’ at U.S. distribution centers

Hundreds of Nike employees to lose their jobs as it becomes latest to be hit by automation

"These actions are designed to reduce complexity, improve flexibility, and build a responsive and efficient operation," Nike stated.

American sportswear giant cuts 775 jobs to speed up automation & boost profits

A POPULAR American sportswear company, which recently closed its New York flagship store, is set to cut several hundred distribution jobs. Nike...

Nike to cut 775 jobs as automation reshapes distribution network

Nike is laying off 775 employees mostly at its U.S.-based distribution centers, according to CNBC. These cuts are in addition to the 1,000 corporate cuts announced last summer, primarily impact distribution center roles in Tennessee and Mississippi where the company operates large warehouses, according to people familiar with the matter. Nike said in a statement that the layoffs primarily affect its U.S. distribution operations and are designed …

Nike Just Abandoned the Strategy That Defined its Last 5 Years—and 775 Workers Are Paying the Price

As supply chain demands shift, the shoe giant is returning to wholesale partnerships and reducing its own distribution costs.

Nike Plans To Lay Off Hundreds Of Employees As It Pushes To Automate Its Supply Chain Across Its US Distribution Centers

Nike is announcing a new round of layoffs in favor of automation. Layoffs Explained CNBC reports that the company intends to lay off 775 employees, targeting those at its distribution operations across the U.S., primarily in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it aims to simplify its processes, improve responsiveness and flexibility, and establish efficiency and resilience in its operations. Such plans are part of its efforts to automate its supply ch…