Procurement
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ColumnWhy professional development matters in procurement
The supply chain field is changing rapidly, and development is an important way to represent yourself, your company and your profession.
By Rich Weissman • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Supplier negotiation could become more science than art: survey
A survey of 500 senior procurement decision managers found that 66% of them believe digital skills will overtake people skills in supplier negotiations in the coming years.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Trade war will lead to global recession: survey
The uncertainty surrounding a possible recession requires supply chain managers to tread cautiously and firm up risk management strategies.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Office workers hate data entry, automation company says
Workers say routine tasks like data entry and filing documents eats into their productivity, an opportunity robotic process automation vendors want to seize.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging
The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains
If retailers make the decision to buy chocolate based on labor and environmental standards it can help shift the industry in the right direction, Green America noted in its study.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Why procurement planning is critical ahead of Chinese New Year
Smart U.S. companies have plans in place to accommodate disruptions that come with the holiday, such as delayed production, slower shipping and tight capacity.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 16, 2020 -
USMCA passes US Senate, awaits ratification in Canada
The trade deal promises streamlined digital trade and higher duty-free thresholds in a win for small and medium-sized shippers.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Deep DiveSupply chain certifications: What's new?
Just as the business world evolves, associations offering supply chain certifications are revamping them to include relevant content.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Walmart opens new beef supply chain facility
The retailer first shared plans to create its own end-to-end beef supply chain last April, noting the importance of meeting customer demand for transparency and improved food quality.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2020 -
H&M's AI operation helps make its supply chain more sustainable
With precisely honed demand forecasts, supply chains can use only the resources they need and no more.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Boeing supplier's 2.8K layoffs highlight scale of supply chain disruption
Spirit AeroSystems blamed the layoffs on Boeing's decision to stop 737 Max production and said it's not clear when manufacturing could begin again.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Q&AWhat are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in
2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020 -
ColumnRecession ahead? 6 ways buyers can reduce risk
A prolonged period of economic health has lulled buyers and suppliers alike into a false sense of security.
By Rich Weissman • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Coupa acquires travel startup Yapta to boost spend management platform
Software vendors use acquisitions to make their suites more comprehensive and encompass numerous procurement functions.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Trade tensions drag manufacturing to lowest level since 2009
December 2019 was the fifth straight month in which the ISM manufacturing index contracted. Phase one of a U.S.-China trade deal could bolster several industries.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Blockchain-backed app puts coffee supply chain map in consumer hands
The plan is to use farmer IDs to track growing conditions, record transactions and follow yields and sales prices.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 06, 2020 -
China to lower tariffs on hundreds of products Jan. 1
Products set for lower tariffs include imported frozen pork, frozen avocados, non-frozen orange juice, wood and paper products and some components for high-tech electronics.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Column2020: Will procurement risk intensify?
The complicated economic, political and technological issues of 2019 are unsolved and will roll into the new year, so procurement managers need to look behind the headlines to stay ahead.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Fiat, PSA merger could create $1.6B in procurement savings
The deal comes as automakers invest billions to secure the supply and partnerships needed for electric and autonomous vehicles.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Trump administration lays out plans to import drugs from abroad
Drug importation as a policy has a long history, but has been rejected in the past over concerns about supply chain security and regulatory resources.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 18, 2019 -
How a spirits company reduced stranded inventory with rolling forecasts
The company lost sales when its popular products were out of stock, so it stopped using static forecasts to anticipate demand.
By Robert Freedman • Dec. 15, 2019 -
Trump to sign phase 1 of China trade deal Jan. 15
The president said he would travel to Beijing "at a later date" to begin discussions on the second phase of the deal. No new details were released by Trump nor the U.S. Trade Representative on what was in the first phase of the deal.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Supply challenges could delay McDonald's chicken sandwich launch, analysts predict
McDonald's supply chain offers a bit of insulation. A research firm noted McDonald's uses chickens that are between 5 and 7 pounds, while Chick-fil-A and Popeyes use 5-pound birds.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 12, 2019 -
OpinionHow to assess risks in a globalized supply chain
While it can expand reach and profitability, globalization can be a stumbling block for businesses, exposing firms to interruptions in supply, stock-outs, quality problems and supplier management issues.
By Jon Kirchoff, PhD • Dec. 12, 2019
