Procurement

Party City lowers 2022 earnings outlook in face of rising supply chain costs

A move to ship Halloween inventory earlier, combined with the rising price of helium, led to an expensive quarter for the retailer.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 23, 2022

Nissan: Chip shortages hurt production more than expected

The auto manufacturer is pursuing a dual sourcing strategy in response to chip shortages and COVID-19 lockdowns in China.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 17, 2022

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Inventory Management

See how various companies have adjusted their inventories throughout several economic bullwhips.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UNFI to add indoor farms at select distribution centers

The initiative is part of the food distributors' efforts to add efficiencies and foster closer relationships with suppliers. 

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 16, 2022

Raytheon supply chain disrupted by labor constraints at small suppliers

The defense contractor is entering into long-term agreements and working collaboratively with vendors to drive up productivity and efficiency.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 16, 2022

The next frontier in e-commerce packaging: reusable bags and boxes

Online ordering spiked during the pandemic — and so did the waste it creates. As Cyber Monday approaches, startups are developing an alternative.

By Lela Nargi • Nov. 16, 2022

Biden proposes new sustainability rules for federal suppliers

Companies with more than $7.5 million in federal contracts would be required to disclose emissions.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 15, 2022

Party City taps new COO to optimize supply chain

The leadership change comes as the party goods retailer targets $30 million in cost cuts.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 14, 2022

Microsoft unveils ‘Supply Chain Center’ with Kraft Heinz, Daimler among customers

The tech company is integrating its supply chain offerings into a single package that helps connect ERPs and other supply chain solutions.

By Edwin Lopez , Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 14, 2022

Stanley Black & Decker cuts nearly 50,000 SKUs as part of transformation plan

The move comes as the company retools its sourcing strategy to help generate $1.5 billion in savings over the next three years.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 10, 2022

Thanksgiving turkeys will cost 23% more this year: Wells Fargo

Drought and an avian influenza outbreak tightened supply ahead of the holidays.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 10, 2022

Battery manufacturing to slow despite Inflation Reduction Act boost

Despite significant investments in building mines, refineries and factories, analysts expect a three-year delay due to material shortages. 

By Stephen Singer • Nov. 9, 2022

Breaking the skill-loss cycle in supply chain and procurement

To maintain supply resilience and continuity, SC&P professionals must be proactive in identifying and preparing for potential disruptions.

Nov. 7, 2022

4 reasons to team up with your suppliers on innovation

Inventory glut has many businesses turning their attention to innovation. Partnering with vendors can make the process easier.

By Praveen Kumar Soni • Nov. 3, 2022

P&G to offset rising costs with price increases, productivity initiatives

The actions come as the CPG prepares to unveil a new procurement and operations plan, dubbed Supply Chain 3.0, later this month.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 2, 2022

Mondelēz commits additional $600M to cocoa sustainability

Dirk Van de Put, the snack giant’s CEO, said additional collaboration is needed to have a greater impact on the popular crop and its growers.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2022

Fresh Del Monte’s vegetable business invests $2.5M in snap pea sorting

Mann Packing is also expanding its sourcing horizons as it’s set to receive an influx of resources following integration with the produce giant. 

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 31, 2022

How the US plans to transform its lithium supply chain

With just 3.6% of global reserves, access to the critical mineral is vital to the country’s sustainable energy plans.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 27, 2022

Kaiser Aluminum reports $24M in higher costs from magnesium, molten metal shortages

The aluminum maker is diversifying its supply base after raw material constraints lowered production levels at its Indiana rolling mill.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 27, 2022

How PepsiCo is convincing its farmers to embrace regenerative agriculture

The food and beverage giant is hoping practices like cover cropping can help it meet its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 27, 2022

Ingredion partners with HowGood to measure ingredient sustainability

A scorecard for each item measuring aspects including emissions, water usage and labor risk will be available by the end of 2022.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 26, 2022

Whirlpool slashes production by 35% as demand falls

Manufacturing levels have dropped to levels not seen since COVID-19 shut down facilities in 2020.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 25, 2022

Apple calls on suppliers to decarbonize operations by 2030

Major suppliers, including chip vendor TSMC, have pledged to power 100% of production for the tech giant with renewables.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2022

Major brands call for access to 800K metric tons of chemically recycled plastic by 2030

Members of the Consumer Goods Forum, such as PepsiCo and Unilever, say better chemical recycling infrastructure will help them meet ambitious packaging goals.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 25, 2022

5 Walmart suppliers team up on renewable energy buy

Levi Strauss, J.M. Smucker and three others completed the first aggregated purchase power agreement under the retailer’s Project Gigaton, which encourages vendors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 24, 2022

GE shores up contrast supply through deal with Chile miner

The multiyear agreement, coupled with a manufacturing line in Ireland, will help the medtech company prevent disruptions.

By Elise Reuter • Oct. 24, 2022