Party City-owned balloon supplier files for bankruptcy

Anagram entered Chapter 11 amid uncertainty around the manufacturer’s supply contract with the retailer, which is its corporate parent and largest customer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2023

How military veterans can fill the manufacturing labor gap

As the industry pushes to fill more than 600,000 open roles, veterans offer unique skillsets and leadership qualities to step into manufacturing careers.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2023

Whirlpool ‘on track’ to reduce $800M in costs via procurement tactics

In an earnings call, the home appliance company said it reduced parts complexity and used dual sourcing to mitigate supplier-driven disruptions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 9, 2023

Hyundai’s EV manufacturing campus draws 3 more suppliers to Georgia

The latest auto parts manufacturing investments bring the Peach State an estimated $2.5 billion.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 9, 2023

Milk suppliers sour over carton shortage

Dairy suppliers and others cite Pactiv Evergreen as the supply problem’s source. Competitors are trying to step up production as beverage producers seek help.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2023

Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems push to re-up 737 production

Delivery shortfalls this quarter have been driven by supplier quality issues in the aft pressure bulkhead.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 6, 2023

Ørsted cancels two offshore wind projects citing supply chain problems

The projects off the coast of New Jersey had become financially unworkable due to delays and increased interest rates, the company said.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2023

Apple, Amazon, Nike and others back new push to decarbonize supply chains

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy uses the expertise of its founding members to help suppliers transition to renewable energy sources.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2023

Murky economy leads manufacturers to cut staff, expectations: PMI

The ISM and S&P Global purchasing managers’ indices both showed manufacturers are making adjustments in light of soft demand.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Supply shortage hits infant RSV antibody Beyfortus

Demand for the product has been higher than expected despite an aggressive supply plan, Sanofi said in a statement.

By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 30, 2023

Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

The automaker is working to better negotiate supplier contracts as it contends with the higher costs of EV manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 27, 2023

Sugar shortage isn’t causing spike in Halloween candy prices: Wells Fargo analyst

Despite a constrained global supply of the crop, experts don't believe it will affect sweets makers in the U.S. ahead of the holidays.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 24, 2023

China moves to limit exports of graphite

The restriction on the critical mineral came days after the Biden administration restricted semiconductor exports to the country.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2023

The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

How linerless labels can benefit logistics businesses

Linerless labels are compatible with a wide range of application equipment, from handheld printers to room-sized, automated application lines.

Oct. 23, 2023

Butter prices soar to record highs

Supply is constrained going into the holiday baking season due to lower production and increased summer demand for ice cream and other products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2023

The auto supply chain struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

BMW bolsters regional supply chain strategy with EV material deal

A new supplier in Canada and expanded production in South Carolina are advancing the automaker's "local for local" strategy to scale EV production.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2023

Voxx shifts production for auto products from Florida to Mexico

The transition is one way the company is improving its gross margins and reducing expenses as it faces various headwinds.

By Max Garland • Oct. 17, 2023

Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Oct. 17, 2023

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2024

Next year’s industry conferences range from procurement to container shipping, retail logistics and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Nov. 2, 2023

Automotive suppliers need more communication, consistency on sustainability: report

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, accordinng to the Center for Automotive Research.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

CHIPS Act opens $500M in funding for small semiconductor supply chain projects

The pool of money is meant to bolster upstream facilities as part of a broader government effort to build a resilient domestic semiconductor industry.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 9, 2023

Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 2, 2023

AI will revolutionize packaging, but strong controls are needed: Pack Expo speakers

“Packaging is the hardest piece to corral” due to the complexity of the sector’s data, said Specright founder and CEO Matthew Wright.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 29, 2023