Supply chain layoffs spread across warehouses, factories and rail terminals

Summary of Key Points Core Perspective - A significant wave of layoffs has impacted nearly 4,000 workers across various sectors in the U.S. supply chain, particularly in automotive, industrial, and logistics industries, due to shifting market demands and restructuring efforts [1]. Group 1: Automotive and Industrial Supply Chain - SK Battery America has laid off 958 workers, approximately 37% of its workforce, at its electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, attributing the cuts to changing EV demand as automakers adjust production plans [2]. - First Brands Group, a bankrupt auto parts manufacturer, announced layoffs of 572 workers across three facilities in Texas and 333 jobs at a plant in Tennessee as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring [3]. Group 2: Food Manufacturing and Technology Services - Campbell's plans to cut 205 jobs at its Paris, Texas plant as it shifts focus to sauce production [4]. - Bluum USA will close its distribution facility in Irving, Texas, resulting in 60 job losses due to restructuring [4]. Group 3: Logistics and Distribution - Saddle Creek Logistics Services is set to lay off 151 workers at a warehouse in Alabama due to restructuring [5]. - GEODIS Logistics will eliminate 105 jobs at a facility in Ohio following a client's operational cessation [5]. - GXO Logistics will shut down operations at its West Jefferson, Ohio warehouse, affecting 102 workers [6]. - CJ Logistics America announced 71 layoffs at a warehouse in California scheduled for April 30 [6]. Group 4: Rail and Intermodal Logistics - Parsec LLC is closing multiple rail cargo handling facilities after losing key customer contracts, including a terminal in Columbus, Ohio, which will eliminate 115 jobs [7]. - Parsec is also shutting down an intermodal logistics operation in North Charleston, South Carolina, resulting in 39 job losses [8].