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Church’s Texas Chicken hires new purchasing head
Joining the chain is Will Cash, who brings procurement and supply chain leadership experience from other quick-service restaurants.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 27, 2023 -
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Risky business: How suppliers defend themselves against retail bankruptcies
Retailers and their vendors go through a delicate dance when a Chapter 11 looms, with financial hazards for both sides.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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Rising costs and logistics delays have led retailers to adapt to adversity. A selection of stories shows how.
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Truck parts shortages set to ease in 2023
Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, although industry players still report lingering constraints.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant
After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Industry study tracks China tariffs’ added costs to importers and consumers
The duties created $3 billion a year in direct expenses on apparel, footwear, furniture and travel goods from the country, according to research from trade groups.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Cargill, CHS add Houston terminal in expansion of export joint venture
The new facility will give more agricultural shippers access to Mexico as trade with the country grows.
By Alejandra Salgado , Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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How Party City suppliers ‘reached their limits’ as it slipped toward bankruptcy
Tightened terms with suppliers after it fell behind on payments helped tip the retailer into Chapter 11. Now it needs its vendor base more than ever.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Party City gets green light to start paying ‘critical’ suppliers in bankruptcy
The party goods retailer expects to pay $74 million to its most important vendors over the course of the Chapter 11 process.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand
After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Tracker // 2023 outlookSupply chain conferences to watch in 2023
Many of this year’s top events are putting efficiency and sustainability at the forefront.
By A.B. Brown , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Jan. 20, 2023 -
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China’s spike in COVID-19 cases strains factories
The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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As Mango bets on supply chain transparency, ‘others will follow’
The fashion brand recently published a full list of its tier 3 suppliers, with the aim of using visibility to push its sustainability goals.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond’s sales and inventory crash as suppliers tighten terms
The struggling retailer’s in-stock position fell by 70% in the third quarter amid accelerated payment requirements and other financial constraints.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience
The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.
By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures
Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.
By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Rivian falls short on EV production amid supply chain stall
The electric vehicle maker has faced production downtime because of a shortage of a “key component,” executives previously said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Tesla production costs could rise after lithium supplier revised deal
The new agreement will peg prices for the material — key to battery production — to the market, which has tightened with demand spikes.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Hydro Flask owner sees reduced orders amid inventory glut
Helen of Troy, which also owns Drybar and Vicks, said it would cut its global workforce by 10%.
By Dani James • Jan. 6, 2023 -
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Opinion4 benefits of supplier segmentation
By categorizing vendors, procurement managers can focus on maximizing the value of supplier relationships.
By Praveen Kumar Soni • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Utilities sound alarm over transformer shortage
Materials, labor and production constraints are beginning to hold back electrification projects and threaten grid reliability, the sector warned.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2023 -
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Automakers face Senate probe over forced labor in supply chains
The chamber’s finance committee is questioning major manufacturers following reports of materials linked to the Xinjiang region of China.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 5, 2023 -
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Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy
Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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Here are the biggest supply chain stories of 2022
Fedex’s consolidation strategy and Amazon’s excess labor costs were just a few of the stories that piqued reader’s interests this year.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 27, 2022 -
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‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity
Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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CVS, Walgreens cap sales of children’s pain relievers
The purchasing limits come as respiratory illnesses hit record levels and supplies run short.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2022
