Procurement

Inflation Reduction Act encourages EV battery sourcing, production in North America

The law creates incentives that could require major shifts in critical mineral supply chains for U.S. automakers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022

Amazon audit reveals wage, benefit issues at 40% of potential suppliers

The e-commerce giant said it has dedicated teams working with vendors on long-term corrective action plans.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 15, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

Rising costs and logistics delays have led retailers to adapt to adversity. A selection of stories shows how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

Facing supplier constraints, Aurora delays autonomous truck launch

The startup has struggled to find component suppliers and is pushing the rollout of its AVs to 2024. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2022

From Twinkies to Nutter Butters, lack of ingredients hampers snack food production

CPG giants are unable to produce popular items as supplier delays have left them waiting on key ingredients.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2022

US supply chains need visibility and resiliency. Congress still hasn’t acted.

The baby formula shortage should have been reason enough to advance policy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • Aug. 9, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods offers accelerated payments to boost supplier diversity

Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its partnership with platform C2FO to provide more working capital opportunities for businesses.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022

Small candy makers rethink operations as supply chain issues bite

Sweets manufacturers are doing away with long-time traditions to weather labor shortages, high costs and unreliable ingredient deliveries.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 4, 2022

GM secures 3 more supply agreements to boost EV production

The automaker’s sourcing agreements were announced as the industry scrambles to secure battery materials amid tight supply.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 3, 2022

Better buys: How CIO leadership impacts the enterprise IT procurement process

Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 3, 2022

Ford expands battery sourcing pool as supply concerns mount

The automaker is diversifying the mineral mix for batteries used in electric vehicles as it looks to ramp up production.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 2, 2022

Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan

The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022

Pepsi Bottling Ventures plans $35M production expansion

The North Carolina facility upgrade will help the beverage giant meet demand for Aquafina, Lipton Tea and Nature's Twist.

By Alejandra Salgado • July 29, 2022

House sends Biden $52B boost for US semiconductor production

Businesses say the legislation will help address chip production constraints and strengthen supply chains against future disruption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 28, 2022

A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain

Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.

By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022

Rivian pulls back on customized orders as supply chain issues persist

The EV startup has struggled to scale production to keep up with demand.

By Emily Dreibelbis • July 26, 2022

Tesla rewrites software to get around chip shortages

The semiconductor deficit has prompted the automaker to reduce the chips needed to produce a single vehicle.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2022

Inventory glut leads an Amazon, Walmart supplier to cut purchase orders

Excess inventory had helped Helen of Troy, seller of brands like Hydro Flask and Vicks, during the pandemic. Now, the strategy is changing.

By Max Garland • July 22, 2022

Supply chain disruption changed buying patterns in 2022's first half

Popular procurement stories in the first half of the year show how businesses are rethinking sourcing.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 21, 2022

Looming copper shortfall threatens business sustainability goals: report

Meeting 2050 climate goals “will be very challenging” unless there’s a significant ramp up in copper production, according to S&P Global. 

By Ethan Howland • July 21, 2022

Semiconductor suppliers see oversupply of chips as smartphone demand falls

It will take "a few quarters to rebalance" the semiconductor supply chain, a TSMC executive said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 20, 2022

PepsiCo pledges $400M annually for Black- and Hispanic-owned suppliers

The food and beverage company aims to partner with diverse suppliers across multiple product categories.

By Alejandra Salgado • July 19, 2022

Procurement deserves C-suite credence as supply shocks persist

Supply chain disruptions have shown why procurement managers should have a seat at the executive’s table. Here’s how they can get there. 

By Ajith Gopinath • July 14, 2022

McCormick expands production to meet surging demand

The food company is growing its manufacturing footprint in the U.S. and U.K. for popular brands including Frank’s RedHot.

By Alejandra Salgado • July 13, 2022