Procurement: Page 2


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    Opinion

    4 best practices for the global supply chain of the future

    Consulting experts, prioritizing data analytics and highlighting sustainability efforts can help ensure reliable operations in the face of global disruption.

    By Polly Mitchell-Guthrie • March 20, 2024
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    Boeing to spend $4B plus to fix safety, supply chain woes: CFO

    The aerospace company is pushing to lower instances of components being completed outside a production line's typical flow.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 20, 2024
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    Trendline

    Inventory Management

    See how various companies have adjusted their inventories throughout several economic bullwhips.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    GE Aerospace to invest $650M in global facilities, US suppliers

    The Boeing engine supplier’s spending will include new machines, equipment, building upgrades and improved safety measures.

    By Sara Samora • March 20, 2024
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    Macy’s eyes $100M in savings from streamlined supply chain

    The company's "Bold New Chapter" will feature automation, distribution center closures, and more.

    By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024
  • Gap Inc. gets a lift from retooled sourcing strategy

    Falling commodity costs have increased margins, while leaner inventories have helped improve operations and reduced markdowns. 

    By March 14, 2024
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    Big Lots makes huge gains in closeout sourcing

    The company has revamped its procurement strategy to focus on acquiring inventory from distressed and overstocked retailers and brands.  

    By March 14, 2024
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    Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan

    The money will go toward constructing processing facilities at Lithium Americas' upcoming project, expected to produce 40,000 tons of the material a year beginning in 2027.

    By March 14, 2024
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    Target deepens bets on supply chain, inventory management

    The retailer has 10 new facilities in the pipeline and is investing in AI and machine learning to sharpen demand planning as it grows its profits.

    By March 13, 2024
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    How the SEC climate rule will impact manufacturers’ supply chains

    Even with scope 3 emissions left out of the new rule, contract manufacturers should be prepared to report emissions data as more states adopt disclosure requirements, experts say. 

    By March 12, 2024
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    Egg and chocolate prices could upend Easter: Wells Fargo

    The banking giant said prices of the protein will remain elevated through the holiday as producers work to rebuild their flocks of egg-laying hens.

    By Chris Casey • March 12, 2024
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    Bombardier increases supplier support system to 50 members

    The manufacturer aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.

    By March 11, 2024
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    3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024

    Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.

    By March 11, 2024
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    Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs

    Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

    By Vincent Ryan • March 8, 2024
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    Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market

    The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.

    By March 7, 2024
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    Column

    The role of ethical leadership in the supply chain

    Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.

    By March 7, 2024
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    SEC drops scope 3 emissions from final climate disclosure rule

    The agency scaled back reporting requirements for scope 1 and 2 and will take a phased approach to the new mandates.

    By Lamar Johnson • March 6, 2024
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    Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

    The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

    By March 5, 2024
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    Supply chain mistake part of Lordstown Motors SEC case

    Lordstown misrepresented its timeline for delivering the Endurance electric pickup truck by failing to account for production delays due to parts problems, the SEC said.

    By Vincent Ryan • March 5, 2024
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    Scope 3 will be a focus for large companies regardless of SEC rule outcome, KPMG says

    Large companies will still need to track scope 3 emissions as part of California and European Union requirements, analysts said.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 4, 2024
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    Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic

    Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis. 

    By March 4, 2024
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    Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI

    While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM's monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.

    By March 1, 2024
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    As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base

    With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains

    The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Big Lots acquires entire inventory of toy company Hearthsong

    The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Aerospace players form coalition to strengthen supply chain integrity

    Members, such as Boeing and Airbus, formed the group after a supplier was caught selling unapproved parts.

    By Feb. 26, 2024