Procurement
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Toyota, citing lessons learned from 2011 earthquake, expects no major semiconductor impact
The automaker's production fell 78% after the earthquake, prompting an inventory rethink.
By Matt Leonard • May 14, 2021 -
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Chocolate makers map 600K cocoa farms in Ghana, Ivory Coast
Companies increased traceability efforts in 2020, tracking more than 74% of purchases in the two countries, according to the World Cocoa Foundation.
By A.B. Brown • May 13, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Supply Chain Dive Outlook on 2021
The early parts of 2021 reveal a continuation of 2020's trends, making it clear the pandemic will affect the supply chain ecosystem long term.
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Procurement meets marketing: Responsible sourcing turns trendy in the public eye
With collaboration, supply chains have the opportunity to tell the stories of their A-plus vendors — and bank goodwill in case a bad apple is exposed.
By Jen A. Miller • May 13, 2021 -
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Wayfair adds fulfillment capacity, scales forwarding to help supply chain flow
Scale and carrier partnerships help prioritize shipments, but the company is not immune to port congestion, inventory constraints and delivery delays, the CEO said.
By Matt Leonard • May 13, 2021 -
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Utz to buy chip supplier for $41M to improve supply chain
The acquisition of Festida Foods will improve production of the recently acquired On The Border brand while helping the company's expansion efforts in the Midwest.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2021 -
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OpinionResponsible sourcing is key to rid labor abuse from PPE supply chain
Legislation and governmental sanctions can help, but businesses must commit to ethical sourcing standards.
By Steve Ardagh • May 06, 2021 -
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Concerns over Xinjiang forced labor prompt transparency tool for solar sourcing
The protocol aims to better equip companies to navigate U.S. import compliance obligations and ensure products are ethically produced.
By Jean Haggerty • May 06, 2021 -
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Walmart gives diverse suppliers option for early payment to help increase access to capital
The retailer is expanding its early payments program through a partnership with the financial technology company C2FO.
By A.B. Brown • May 05, 2021 -
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Supply chains play inventory catch-up against a growing backlog of orders
Clorox grew inventory 50% and 3M's grew 6% in a race to meet elevated demand.
By Matt Leonard • May 04, 2021 -
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Ford doubles down on lean in the face of semiconductor shortage
The automaker expects the semiconductor shortage to get worse before the supply levels improve, with the second quarter now the expected trough for the sourcing issue.
By Matt Leonard • May 03, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow construction is using technology to mitigate supply disruptions
Soaring material costs and supply chain woes threaten the industry's rebound.
By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2021 -
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Supply chains turn to Vietnam, India to diversify sourcing: Qima
Rising labor costs, a trade war and the pandemic have prompted companies to rethink their dependence on China, whether that means reshoring, nearshoring or China+1.
By A.B. Brown • April 29, 2021 -
ColumnWhat a meeting with suppliers taught me about being a better buyer
Simple operational solutions are low-hanging fruit, but more profound changes can make you a customer that suppliers value.
By Rich Weissman • April 29, 2021 -
Tesla faces 'insane' supply chain headwinds, from semiconductor shortages to port congestion
The manufacturer is building factories as quickly as possible and aims to double supplier capacity next year, executives said.
By S.L. Fuller • April 28, 2021 -
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Chipotle focuses on supply chain 'wild card'
Amid discussions of carbon neutrality and a quickly evolving fast casual landscape, the CFO said the chain remains committed to its agricultural suppliers.
By Jane Thier • April 27, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ASCMSupply chain professionals need procurement knowledge
As global businesses dig out of the disruptive effects of COVID-19, supply chain professionals need to identify vulnerabilities and build resiliency into their supply networks.
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Construction suppliers turn to prefabrication to work around shortages
A market outlook by the firm Consigli noted rising material prices for metals like copper and steel, and predicted increases in items such as PVC, hard woods and insulation.
By Jenn Goodman • April 22, 2021 -
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Study: Spend analytics, category management top priorities for supply chain leaders
The IHS Markit survey results come on the heels of a Gartner report that found data and analytics will become a "core business function" this year.
By A.B. Brown • April 22, 2021 -
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It's game on for packaging procurement as lead times lengthen
Stadiums and concessions anticipate surging demand as events resume. Can supplies keep up?
By Jen A. Miller • April 22, 2021 -
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Mars, PepsiCo and McCormick form coalition to guide supplier sustainability
The group gives suppliers tools to create their own emissions-reduction plans, with the first year focused on calculating footprints and creating targets.
By Lauren Manning • April 20, 2021 -
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TSMC plans $100B investment to battle semiconductor shortages
The semiconductor shortage should be "greatly reduced" by the next quarter, though it could still last until 2022 if demand remains high, CEO C.C. Wei said.
By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2021 -
'Chaotic' supply chain pushed up supplier prices: MSC
Port congestion, severe weather and COVID-19 disruptions to production lines have impacted product availability and led to inflation.
By A.B. Brown • April 15, 2021 -
ColumnStacking procurement functions with a mix of outsourcing and insourcing
Using a third party for the entire department would be a strategic blunder.
By Rich Weissman • April 15, 2021 -
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How the pandemic impacted demand at FedEx, Clorox and C&S Wholesale
Companies across industries began to shift operations in early 2020, as signs pointed to changes in demand and consumer habits.
By Matt Leonard • April 14, 2021 -
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Walmart establishes supplier policy to protect pollinators
The retailer outlined new guidelines for fresh produce suppliers, along with sharing how it plans to combat habitat loss.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2021
