Procurement
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Nestlé aims for bottle-to-bottle circularity with recyclable shrink sleeves
The company said it explored multiple suppliers and materials for the packaging conversion as it advances its sustainability efforts.
By Maria Rachal • April 26, 2024 -
Apple cuts 14 suppliers over conflict minerals
The company removed smelters or refiners that were not willing to comply with a third-party audit.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
Trendline
Inventory Management
See how various companies have adjusted their inventories throughout several economic bullwhips.
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Henkel to engage packaging suppliers in bid to lower scope 3 emissions
The parent company behind brands like Dial soaps said about a quarter of its value chain emissions are caused by packaging and raw materials.
By Maria Rachal • April 25, 2024 -
Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions
Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes supply chain executive
The beverage alcohol distributor recently promoted Drew Vermilion to SVP of supply chain strategy and chief of staff.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 23, 2024 -
Biden’s call to hike China steel tariffs falls short, industry group says
The Can Manufacturers Institute says the president should do more than triple the average tariff rate of 7.5% under section 301.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024 -
Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report
A year-long Earthsight investigation found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.
By Lauren Schenkman • April 19, 2024 -
Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting
A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.
By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024 -
Oracle adds AI-powered tools to supply chain platform
The software giant's March update included features like description generation and supplier recommendations.
By Kelly Stroh • April 12, 2024 -
3 takeaways from the FTC’s probe into grocery supply chains
The Federal Trade Commission’s study highlighted ongoing procurement risks exposed by the pandemic.
By Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2024 -
11 years after Rana Plaza tragedy, fashion brands still failing to improve treatment of garment workers: report
Only 1% of the 250 biggest fashion brands reveal the percentage of supply chain workers paid a living wage rate, advocacy group Fashion Revolution said.
By Lauren Schenkman • April 11, 2024 -
Why Big Lots set up in-house merchandising teams in Asia
Buying offices in Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City will reduce costs and add sourcing efficiencies, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 11, 2024 -
‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability
Understanding supply chains is key to regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2024 -
JLL promotes sourcing leader to the C-suite
Michael Raphael will manage procurement activities and annual spending for the company and its clients.
By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2024 -
Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks
Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 4, 2024 -
Big Lots opens buying offices in China, Vietnam
The retailer said the initiative will create a stronger platform for overseas procurement and generate significant operational cost savings.
By Nate Delesline III • April 2, 2024 -
Manufacturing is ‘highly likely in our next growth cycle’: March PMI
The industry was buoyed by a rise in demand and production rates last month, encouraging manufacturers to invest more in capacity.
By Kate Magill • April 1, 2024 -
Column
Don’t underestimate the power of mentors
Individuals across every facet of the supply chain can add value and elevate your career.
By Rich Weissman • April 1, 2024 -
General Mills uses AI, analytics to build a disruption-ready supply chain
The packaged food unit has digitized its end-to-end operations to gain visibility, ramp up productivity and make faster decisions.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2024 -
Golden State Foods names first-ever chief procurement officer
Trisha McRoberts joins the C-suite with a mission to optimize cash management and assure supply.
By S.L. Fuller • March 28, 2024 -
Procurement platform for post-consumer recycled materials nabs $10.5M in funding
Circular, which connects suppliers of recycled plastics to buyers, plans to expand internationally and introduce other materials to its offering.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2024 -
Intel’s $8B in CHIPS funding should provide suppliers confidence
The chipmaker's hundreds of U.S. suppliers should prepare for "when the taps turn on," according to one expert.
By Kate Magill • March 25, 2024 -
Nestlé launches pair of initiatives to decarbonize cocoa supply chain
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove over 500,000 metric tons of carbon over a 20-year period.
By Zoya Mirza • March 25, 2024 -
Starbucks names new chief procurement officer
Heather Ostis will focus on improving supplier performance and building network resiliency.
By S.L. Fuller • March 22, 2024 -
Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target
The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2024