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With drug shortages on the rise, pharma supply chains pose security risk: report
Geographic concentration and a lack of visibility into sourcing could jeopardize key pharmaceuticals, according to a U.S. Senate committee.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 27, 2023 -
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Foot Locker builds out inventory visibility as it chases digital-savvy peers
The retailer is raising capital spending by 50% as it aims to sync stock across its stores by 2024.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 24, 2023 -
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TrendlineThe Supply Chain Outlook for 2023
After more than two years of nonstop disruption, will this be the year supply chains finally reach normalcy?
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Battery component supplier Entek to launch plant, operations in Indiana
The site will produce enough battery separators to power up to 1.6 million EVs a year by 2027.
By Kate Magill • March 23, 2023 -
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L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture
The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 23, 2023 -
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China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report
A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2023 -
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Gap Inc. lightens inventory load after a year of painful discounting
The apparel seller brought its stock levels down 21% as it prepares to bring supply in line with demand.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2023 -
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PepsiCo asks suppliers to avoid buying palm oil from major producer in Indonesia
The food and beverage giant cut ties with Astra Agro Lestari, which has faced allegations of land grabbing and human rights abuses.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 16, 2023 -
Big Lots reports furniture shortages after largest supplier abruptly closes
The shutdown of vendor United Furniture Industries pressured the discount retailer's e-commerce sales.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 15, 2023 -
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Q&AHow one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility
As part constraints grew over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.
By Kate Magill • March 13, 2023 -
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How Overstock is wooing new suppliers and weathering retail’s inventory torrent
While 2022’s discounting frenzy cost the online retailer market share, the CEO told Supply Chain Dive it’s looking to grow through new categories and brands.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 10, 2023 -
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Shareholder activist blasts Nike for doing too little to prevent abuses in supply chain
Tulipshare said the company’s mistreated supply chain workers need more help and added that the brand could face serious risks.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 9, 2023 -
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China, worker rights at center of Biden’s 2023 trade agenda
The U.S. Trade Representative said it is looking at all existing options and may consider new tools “to combat the harms of China’s state-led, non-market practices."
By Ben Unglesbee • March 8, 2023 -
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Disciplined inventory management helped Macy’s weather tough 2022
The retailer has relied on data and analytics to forecast demand and make decisions around purchasing and pricing.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2023 -
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Bird flu outbreak hurts Hormel turkey sales
The company said poultry volumes declined 80% YoY as it grapples with reduced production capacity from avian influenza.
By Chris Casey • March 7, 2023 -
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Kohl’s shrinks inventory position after ‘out of control’ levels in 2022
The retailer will ask its suppliers to get more “nimble” as it plans for less product and chases demand signals, according to the head of Kohl’s digital business.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 6, 2023 -
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ColumnA step-by-step guide to successful supplier negotiations
Procurement teams need to be prepared with good reasons as to why their vendor should lower prices. Here’s what to consider before asking for lower costs.
By Praveen Kumar Soni • March 2, 2023 -
TJX sees buying opportunities as retail sector falters
The off-pricer’s CEO said product availability has been “phenomenal” as other companies look to offload product they can’t sell.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2023 -
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Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains
The U.S. is behind in its goal to capture domestic production of battery materials. Here’s what one Energy Department-backed group says needs to happen to catch up.
By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023 -
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Honda signs supply deal with Ascend Elements for recycled battery materials
The deal comes as automakers and battery suppliers alike ramp up production capacity.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 28, 2023 -
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Leidos looks to cut costs with in-house sourcing
The company plans to manage some of its own security product supply chain and manufacturing.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 28, 2023 -
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REI requires suppliers to phase out ‘forever chemicals’
The retailer has faced pressure from environmental groups to address PFAS in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2023 -
US hits Russia with 200% aluminum tariff
The Biden administration also announced $2.7 billion in new duties on other industrial goods as the war in Ukraine passes the one-year mark.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 24, 2023 -
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As inflation wears on, should retailers push back on supplier costs?
Commodity prices have fallen from their peaks, suggesting there is room to negotiate. But there's some risk in asking vendors to lower rates.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2023 -
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Material prices back on the rise
An elevated producer price index indicates the economy remains overheated, said Anirban Basu, chief economist of Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Ikea’s climate footprint shrinks as it rapidly switches to renewables
Finding sustainable materials for the furniture retailer’s products, however, remains a stubborn challenge.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2023
