Procurement
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Palm oil supply chain faces glut
Long-term environmental and sustainability issues at the producer level keep the ubiquitous commodity on the supply chain risk radar.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 18, 2018
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ColumnEcon 101: In turbulent times, supply chains must take notes
Supply chain managers are at the forefront of seismic economic change, often gaining insights and whiffs of market changes before they happen.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 17, 2018
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ColumnWhy lip service matters in sustainable procurement
McDonald’s moving to rid its beef supply chain of unnecessary antibiotics may seem like an edict thrown at the procurement staff within the massive company, but it’s more a boon than a burden.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2018
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Cargill takes 'concrete actions' to reach 100% cocoa bean traceability
The company's commitment includes mapping 100% of all farms in its direct supply chain and continually monitoring deforestation risks.
By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 14, 2018
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Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market
Consolidation in industries and policy changes have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2018
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How to navigate the 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'
International politics can be tough to predict, but the fundamentals of risk planning will help supply chains weather the storm.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 12, 2018
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McDonald's to shift meat supply chain away from antibiotics
The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 12, 2018
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Target, H&M and 41 more launch charter to reduce supply chain emissions
Signatories to the charter will outline implementation steps to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveThe supply chain behind turning unusual materials into textiles
Businesses are mining waste products for fiber production, giving rise to dozens of new alternative fibers on the market made from everything from mushroom roots to spoiled milk.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveFarm to label: Turning corn into textiles
About 400 million tons of corn goes to waste each year, making it a good candidate to transform into new materials.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveCase study: Circular Systems turns scraps into textiles
In the era of fast fashion, producers are looking at alternative materials to support growing consumer demand.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
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From mushroom to handbag: Creating a closed loop textile supply chain
This Supply Chain Dive series explores the innovative ways manufacturers are taking natural materials and waste products and giving them new life in the form of textiles.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 11, 2018
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Imports reach record 2M TEUs as retailers rush to beat tariffs
The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence.
By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 10, 2018
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HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'
Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2018
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ColumnTrade wars, prohibition and unintended consequences
Policy, while seeking to alter the behavior of either consumers or corporations, never really impacts demand. It just impacts the ability for supply to meet it, and the cost of businesses and consumers to obtain it.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 07, 2018
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Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor
Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 07, 2018
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Survey: 48% of procurement leaders invest in tech due to 'FOMO'
The procurement profession can benefit from considering what new technologies will do to all members of the supply chain.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 06, 2018
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Tariffs will test low-margin business, Dollar Tree CEO says
Since the discount store's customers will not abide a price increase, CEO Gary Philbin said that when it comes to tariffs: "We've got to be just better buyers."
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 05, 2018
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Nestle, Hershey's, P&G among brands slammed for forced labor in palm oil supply chain
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil uncovered forced labor and human trafficking violations at a Malaysian palm oil giant that supplies to several large food manufacturers.
By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: Dec. 4, 2018 at 12:05 p.m.
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US, China agree to delay Jan. 1 tariff hike
Tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China will remain at a rate of 10%, as the two nations' leaders negotiate "structural changes" over the next 90 days.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsThe Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018
The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.
By Supply Chain Dive Team
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Dive AwardsResilience Plan of the Year: Hasbro's inventory management strategy
Strategic forecasting and demand planning allowed the toy manufacturer to mitigate a major risk event.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 03, 2018
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US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace NAFTA once ratified by the three nations' legislatures.
By Edwin Lopez • UPDATED: Dec. 3, 2018 at 10:36 a.m.
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US will examine how to 'equalize' auto tariffs with China
China charges a tax of 40% on cars imported from the U.S., while the U.S. tariff on Chinese auto imports is 27.5%.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 29, 2018
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Only 1 in 10 companies report ethics KPIs
The findings from EcoVadis indicate companies are taking a reactive approach to fighting corruption. Are supply chain managers in a position to change that approach?
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 28, 2018