Rich Weissman

125 ARTICLES BY Rich Weissman

• Oct. 11, 2018 Ahead of Canada's legalization date, cannabis suppliers struggle to meet demand
• Oct. 8, 2018 'Broken procurement system' threatens defense industries
• Oct. 3, 2018 Trade war spurs a shift in seafood supply chains
• Oct. 1, 2018 Hershey looks to bolster digital sales as in-store purchases fall
• Sept. 24, 2018 Brooks Brothers taps 260 stores to fulfill online orders
• Sept. 24, 2018 How we became our own logistics managers
• Sept. 19, 2018 Florence squeezes pharmaceutical supply chains
• Sept. 10, 2018 Levi Strauss shakes up management to prioritize supply chain
• Sept. 6, 2018 US, China trade war takes supply chains by storm
• Aug. 29, 2018 Sourcing for diversity, with all things being equal
• Aug. 27, 2018 'World-class' procurement teams are shrinking and that's good news
• Aug. 22, 2018 Jeans remain a top import, but sourcing patterns are shifting
• Aug. 21, 2018 Anheuser-Busch's new accelerator seeks sustainability solutions
• Aug. 17, 2018 Air cargo industry warns of delays due to truck driver shortage
• Aug. 13, 2018 Coalition urges postal task force to not raise parcel prices
• Aug. 6, 2018 Transportation, warehouse employment falls by 1,300
• Aug. 3, 2018 Toyota will deploy 'Beta' hydrogen fuel cell truck this fall
• Aug. 1, 2018 Logistics companies, Asian nations reap benefits of trade war
• July 26, 2018 Amazon boss says no-deal Brexit could lead to 'civil unrest'
• July 24, 2018 71% of businesses don't hold suppliers to the same security standards
• July 23, 2018 Airbus will study drone deliveries of medical supplies
• July 23, 2018 Help wanted: The giant risk supply chain managers are ignoring
• July 19, 2018 H&M works with suppliers on new wage management system
• July 18, 2018 To combat sourcing risk, industry groups evaluate 37 material supply chains
• July 16, 2018 Fish tales: Overfishing takes cod away from capes — and the world
• July 10, 2018 It's time to reboot S&OP
• July 9, 2018 Walmart launches online showcase, highlighting diverse suppliers
• July 2, 2018 65% of procurement professionals say regulations increase business risk
• June 25, 2018 High beef consumption, low interest in leather creates surplus of hides
• June 18, 2018 Mars sends team to Madagascar to fix 'broken' vanilla supply chain
• June 14, 2018 Boeing sent 'cavalry' of engineers to Wichita to get 737 production back on track
• June 11, 2018 Apple warns suppliers to send 20% fewer iPhone parts
• June 4, 2018 Tesla doubles mineral suppliers as it ramps up Model 3 production
• May 24, 2018 As Intel tackles forced labor head on, violations fall 60%
• May 18, 2018 Burberry will acquire its supplier for 'greater control'
• May 17, 2018 Return on 'Integrity': The next performance metric?
• May 14, 2018 Sears finds niche as brick-and-mortar resource for Amazon
• May 10, 2018 Fire at Ford suppliers plant disrupts best-selling F-150, temporary layoffs expected
• May 9, 2018 Payments through Outlook could revolutionize procurement
• May 8, 2018 Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain
• May 7, 2018 Crab industry labor shortage upsets supply chain
• May 4, 2018 White House considers executive action against Chinese telecom companies
• May 3, 2018 Hotels swap tiny shampoo bottles for bulk dispensers to cut costs
• May 2, 2018 Boeing's acquisition of KLX could upend the aerospace supply chain
• April 30, 2018 Bee population decline not so sweet for food supply chains
• April 26, 2018 Dior and Nine West rank '0' on supply chain transparency index
• April 20, 2018 DHL expands NYC facilities amid rising e-commerce
• April 16, 2018 European Commission bans 'unfair' trade practices in food supply chain
• April 13, 2018 Solar installations rise in 2017, but tariffs may slow procurement
• April 12, 2018 Hospitals struggle to obtain sterile water for injections, drugs
• April 11, 2018 Investors bet on AI in procurement
• April 10, 2018 Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market
• April 9, 2018 Medical marijuana could shake up biopharma supply chains
• March 28, 2018 As diets shift, mushroom suppliers struggle to meet demand
• March 26, 2018 The cyber supply chain belies a great risk
• March 19, 2018 4 menswear e-tailers go 'clicks to bricks' in New York City
• March 12, 2018 App aims to improve working conditions in Bangladesh, but who reports?
• March 7, 2018 EU threatens retaliatory tariffs on Levi's jeans and bourbon
• March 5, 2018 Federal government backs litigation of opioid makers, distributors
• Feb. 27, 2018 Apple wants to buy cobalt straight from the source
• Feb. 26, 2018 Buyers must learn to manage the 4 stages of product lifecycles
• Feb. 22, 2018 Did too many chickens cross the road? KFC stores close following shortage
• Feb. 16, 2018 L.L. Bean discontinues century-old returns policy
• Feb. 8, 2018 H&M back to supply chain drawing board to bolster lagging sales
• Feb. 5, 2018 Supply and demand still rule supply chains
• Feb. 1, 2018 Baxter will import IV saline bags from Mexico in wake of supplier difficulties
• Feb. 1, 2018 Technology levels the playing field for different sized companies
• Jan. 30, 2018 Restaurants have a beef with meat supplier after food hygiene violations
• Jan. 24, 2018 Retailers caught red-handed selling real fur labeled 'faux'
• Jan. 12, 2018 Fashion brands face petition for supply chain transparency, but at what cost?
• Jan. 5, 2018 CA garment factories owe workers $1.6M for labor violations
• Dec. 22, 2017 Ford, Alibaba team up to explore online car sales
• Dec. 21, 2017 Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think
• Dec. 15, 2017 Companies using analytics to stop supply chain fraud in its tracks
• Dec. 11, 2017 UK pledges $53.7M to end the 'global disgrace' of modern slavery
• Dec. 11, 2017 How hospitals can turn cost-cutting drives into an advantage
• Nov. 30, 2017 Japanese textile company admits faked quality data on car tire materials
• Nov. 17, 2017 Late supplier payments lead to low performance, higher costs
• Nov. 9, 2017 5 issues to follow, 1 year after Trump's election
• Nov. 9, 2017 3 steps to reap the benefits of digital procurement
• Nov. 3, 2017 Digital procurement is exploding in the supply chain
• Oct. 30, 2017 What companies can learn from McCormick's procurement strategy
• Oct. 24, 2017 Procurement's next leaders share a few key traits
• Oct. 20, 2017 Kobe Steel's quality scandal is an age-old supply chain tale
• Oct. 17, 2017 Challenged by craft brewers, Heineken shifts S&OP strategy
• Oct. 11, 2017 Cash reserves: A hedge against supply chain risk
• Oct. 5, 2017 Centralization as much a management issue as a financial one
• Oct. 2, 2017 Economics, not regulation, drives the green supply chain
• Sept. 26, 2017 Digital sourcing will revolutionize the apparel industry. In fact, it already has.
• Sept. 25, 2017 How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains
• Sept. 15, 2017 Supply chains absorb significant friction costs, but is automation the answer?
• Sept. 11, 2017 Report: Automated payments can help shippers streamline supply chains
• Sept. 1, 2017 Air Force speeds up procurement to counter cyber risk
• Aug. 22, 2017 A buyer's guide to navigating supply chains
• Aug. 17, 2017 Costco coughs up $19.4M in damages for selling fake Tiffany rings
• Aug. 11, 2017 Procurement tech may lower labor costs, but staffing only tells part of the story
• Aug. 7, 2017 A supplier's financial condition is a primary risk factor
• Aug. 4, 2017 Report: SMEs are adopting procurement earlier, but still as reactionary measure
• July 27, 2017 Survey: Most retail professionals use outdated methods for sourcing
• July 21, 2017 Survey: Finance says procurement savings do not reach the bottom line
• July 13, 2017 Group purchasing saves healthcare supply chains up to 18% of costs
• July 11, 2017 How contracts help define supplier performance
• July 7, 2017 Supplier financial risk lies at the core of disruptions, per procurement pros
• July 5, 2017 Report: Execs struggle to quantify Procurement's value
• June 22, 2017 Manufacturing returns to US cities, but with a new focus
• June 16, 2017 'Buy American' policies could disrupt supply chains, but compliance is critical
• June 7, 2017 Jaggaer, Pool4Tool merge to help direct spend solutions cross the pond
• June 2, 2017 Cash flow is king: How a focus on margins leads to declining customer service
• May 24, 2017 Lists of procurement providers to know, watch highlight emerging trends
• May 9, 2017 When disaster strikes: A procurement toolkit to mitigate supply chain disruptions
• April 19, 2017 The professional development paradox
• March 10, 2017 Report: 3PL innovation, partnerships of utmost importance to shippers
• March 1, 2017 Takata airbag scheme: A $1B case of supplier fraud
• Feb. 24, 2017 Procurement is not just about the savings
• Feb. 17, 2017 Cost-reduction priorities hamper procurement's evolution
• Dec. 13, 2016 Why shipment visibility is critical for retailers, carriers and customers
• Dec. 9, 2016 Freight tariffs too high? Tips for negotiating rail freight contracts
• Dec. 9, 2016 Digital tools bring freight forwarding to the next generation of professionals
• Nov. 23, 2016 Retailers dance in a holiday shopping tango
• Nov. 22, 2016 Why indirect spend is the next frontier for supply chain cost savings
• Nov. 15, 2016 Why offshoring may not be as cost-effective as it used to be
• Nov. 8, 2016 Time for a procurement strategy reboot
• Oct. 28, 2016 Night sweats and zombie suppliers
• Oct. 25, 2016 Recruiter tips: Social media, certifications can help ease the talent shortage
• Oct. 12, 2016 Tiers, not tears: Avoiding surprises in the downstream supply chain