Sustainable packaging for food starts with eco-friendly and biodegradable fibers

Deliver the same functional performance as plastic without the environmental negatives.

Feb. 4, 2020

US manufacturing recovered slightly in January but isn't out of the woods

Despite seeing the first signs of growth since July, a number of manufacturers are cautious about making investments in capital projects and hiring while the future of U.S.-China trade relations remains uncertain. 

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 3, 2020

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Mercedes-Benz taps blockchain to track emissions in cobalt supply chain

The blockchain platform aims to trace carbon emissions and help the automaker hold suppliers accountable for ethical supply chain practices. 

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 3, 2020

H&M operations, sustainability leader will be next CEO

Helena Helmersson's promotion and deep ties to the company's sustainability work suggest H&M will continue improving the sustainability of its supply chain as planned.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 3, 2020

Online grocery forecast increases to $143B by 2025

FMI and Nielsen updated their projections due to an uptick in pickup, two-hour delivery, expanded services and a surge in Amazon Prime memberships.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 3, 2020

Amazon shipping costs continue to climb with no end in sight

CEO Jeff Bezos said the number of items available for one-day Prime shipping quadrupled year-over-year in Q4.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 30, 2020

McCormick plans to drop up to $350M on transition to SAP ERP

The transition to the ERP coincides with the growth of the company and SAP ending support for McCormick's current system

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 30, 2020

'Extreme, unprecedented' trucking market changes hit CH Robinson

C.H. Robinson forecasted in October the market would remain favorable to shippers through the first half of 2020, and so far, the data shows the 3PL's prediction to be true.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2020

Supply chains plan for coronavirus disruption

While officials say the outbreak is not a threat to Americans' health, businesses will have to deal with a quarantine in one of China's largest industrial hubs. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 29, 2020

What's the right forecasting method? It depends on your data.

Time-series forecasting is a method that goes back decades, but as new computational power provides new options, what's the best way to go?

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 28, 2020

When forecasts are misaligned

Coordinating plans across operations, procurement, logistics and finance can be a challenge, especially at large businesses. A central forecasting team can help. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 28, 2020

US expands tariffs to cover steel- and aluminum-based items

Businesses importing foreign-made steel and aluminum products as a mitigation tactic against tariffs on the raw materials will require reassessment of sourcing plans before the tariffs kick in on Feb. 8.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 28, 2020

DHS targets warehouses to combat counterfeits

Facility owners would be responsible for proactively notifying CBP, if counterfeit or illicit goods are found in their facilities, and complying with agency orders.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 27, 2020

Coca-Cola says it won't ban plastic bottles because consumers like them

Head of Sustainability Bea Perez said people like being able to reseal drinks in lightweight packaging, and alternatives could increase the company's carbon footprint and hurt sales.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 27, 2020

Whole Foods struggles with shortages amid supplier closure

Customers nationwide have reported bare shelves and limited inventory, which the retailer has said is a result of an unexpected supplier closure. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 27, 2020

Trade war will lead to global recession: survey

The uncertainty surrounding a possible recession requires supply chain managers to tread cautiously and firm up risk management strategies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 23, 2020

Starbucks sets course for resource positive supply chain

The operational and procurement changes would touch every corner of the company's operation from food sourcing to building construction.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2020

How wearables compare: Head-mounted, wrist worn or gloves?

Managers who use wearables in their operations say it helps employees do their jobs faster and with fewer errors, but benefits can depend significantly on the hardware.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 21, 2020

Fighting warehouse worker fatigue with wearables

Wearables have emerged as a solution to monitor fatigue as it's happening, and to predict when it will happen in the future.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 21, 2020

3 retail supply chain fails of 2019 and how to avoid them in 2020

Supply chains struggled with technology integrations in 2019. Experts believe the ability to bounce back from a crisis will be essential for modern managers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 21, 2020

Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging

The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020

4 e-commerce trends to watch in 2020

When competing with Amazon or Alibaba, it’s important to use trends as inspiration for innovation, writes Bernard Schreiner, co-founder of Paazl.

By Bernard Schreiner • Jan. 16, 2020

Belk harnesses AI to manage inventory

As the department store used analytics to square orders with demand, margins improved, Vice President Tim Carney said at the NRF's Big Show.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2020

Supply chain certifications: What's new?

Just as the business world evolves, associations offering supply chain certifications are revamping them to include relevant content.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 16, 2020

3D printing use for MRO will double: report

Respondents in a survey by Essentium, a 3D printing platform, named reduced lead times as a key benefit of the technology. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 16, 2020