Procurement
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Coupa lays off workers as it resets strategy
The procurement software vendor will also close underutilized offices.
By Kelly Stroh • June 1, 2023 -
Big Lots pursues creative sourcing to lessen product shortages
The retailer expects to fully overcome the shuttering of its largest supplier by the end of Q2.
By Kelly Stroh • June 1, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
George Frey via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Supply Chain Outlook for 2023
After more than two years of nonstop disruption, will this be the year supply chains finally reach normalcy?
By Supply Chain Dive staff -
Ford inks long-term lithium supply contracts
The automaker announced deals lasting through at least 2034 in three different countries.
By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023 -
Kohl’s inventory down 6% as it makes way to chase merchandise
Executives say they feel good about current levels as they clear space and budget for newer goods.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 30, 2023 -
Nike CFO takes on procurement oversight
Matthew Friend, who joined the brand in 2009, will have responsibility over a massive supply operation that sources from hundreds of factories around the globe.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 26, 2023 -
Wood vs. plastic: Which pallets are more sustainable?
More pallet companies are marketing their products’ sustainability amid growing attention to ESG practices, fueling the ongoing debate of whether one substrate reigns superior.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 26, 2023 -
Walmart works with some suppliers to lower prices
The retailer wants to “get costs down more as fast as we possibly can” in food and consumables, CEO Doug McMillon told analysts.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 25, 2023 -
Chanel buys partial stake in cashmere and natural fibers supplier
The stake in Cariaggi strengthens the fashion brand's supply chain and alleviates sourcing issues.
By Laurel Deppen • May 25, 2023 -
Apple strikes multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for US-made 5G tech
The mobile and computing giant framed the partnership as part of its commitment to invest $430 billion in the domestic economy.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 24, 2023 -
Chipotle prepares national rollout of RFID for food traceability
The restaurant chain is expanding its use of the technology to track ingredients from suppliers in real-time.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 23, 2023 -
Major tea companies linked to human rights abuses, report says
Unilever, Starbucks and others said they are working to enhance supply chain transparency.
By Chris Casey • May 22, 2023 -
Opinion
It’s not easy buying green: How procurement can drive ESG in supply chain
More than two-thirds of buyers aim to invest in more sustainable practices. What's stopping them?
By Aster Angagaw • May 22, 2023 -
TJX looks to capitalize on an ‘outstanding buying environment’
As other retailers shed unsold product, the off-pricer says its clean inventory position and scale gives it immense sourcing opportunities.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 2023 -
Foxconn begins building $500M factory in India
The groundbreaking comes as Apple, one of the manufacturer’s largest customers, invests beyond China.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 2023 -
AMC will make its own candy as brands hike prices
The movie theater chain will launch a sweets line by early next year in a bid to lower costs.
By Kelly Stroh • May 17, 2023 -
Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain
The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.
By Howard Ruben • May 17, 2023 -
Deep Dive
After last year’s inventory tidal wave, where do retailers go from here?
Bare shelves are still a recent memory, but many are learning to live on leaner inventories after overstocking in 2022.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2023 -
Opinion
Apparel makers must reform purchasing practices that hurt workers
When suppliers are squeezed on price, workers feel the greatest pain, writes a program manager at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.
By Natasja Sheriff Wells • May 15, 2023 -
Boeing supplier works to up 737 production after fuselage issue
Spirit AeroSystems is shifting work to other vendors as it tries to help its "most distressed suppliers."
By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2023 -
Apple iPhone supply stabilizes after last year’s disruptions in China
As near-term manufacturing headaches ease, the electronics giant is looking to diversify its sourcing footprint.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2023 -
Kraft Heinz leans on AI to boost its supply chain performance
The food giant’s service rates and sales have improved with digital tools that provide visibility into its operations, though some ingredient shortages persist.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2023 -
US supply chain salaries rose 3% since last year: study
Newer employees and those who switched jobs received larger raises than others, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 10, 2023 -
Growing chip supply helps Baxter slash backlog
Back orders for the healthcare company’s Front Line Care products became half of what they were nine months ago.
By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2023 -
"DXL Men's Apparel store located in Natick, MA." by JCarnellDXLG is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
From stores to suppliers, how Destination XL tries to dodge the inventory ‘kiss of death’
“We have a philosophical point of view where we'd rather be chasing goods than chasing cancellations,” CEO Harvey Kanter told Supply Chain Dive.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2023 -
Lawmakers request info from Adidas, Nike and Shein over forced labor concerns
Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party want details on materials sourcing and compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2023