Supply chains account for $906B in deforestation-linked revenues

Corporate sustainability policies are meaningless if businesses lack the leadership or teeth to penalize deviant suppliers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2016

Niche vendors offer procurement departments innovative approaches larger suppliers cannot

Smaller vendors are offering unique contributions to supply chain that may make them indispensable to the future of procurement.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2016

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Why Gavi and UPS invest in people to improve the vaccine supply chain

Lacking supply chain infrastructure, basic logistics management can only go so far in improving product access within developing countries.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Amazon addresses high warehouse turnover with training technology

The e-commerce giant's warehouse workers are being trained with automated tech, but the company should remember efficiency is not everything in warehouse management.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Cut costs with care to mitigate supply chain risks

Lean supply chains carry large risks if supplier and carrier reliability is not prioritized while making cost-cutting decisions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for the supply chain

Drones flew on scene, analytics showed their power on margins, and freight forwarding went digital — was 2016 the year of technological change for supply chains?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 29, 2016

Retailers dance in a holiday shopping tango

Matching supply and demand is especially critical during the season of giving.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 23, 2016

Think twice before extending terms of payment

Happy suppliers yield healthy supply chains. Extended terms, however, increase financial risk and strain supplier relationships.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 23, 2016

Why indirect spend is the next frontier for supply chain cost savings

Direct stakeholder involvement is a hurdle in managing complex supplier relationships

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 22, 2016

Pilot strike threatens Amazon, DHL holiday fulfillment

About 250 pilots flying for a subsidiary of ATSG’s ABX Air say they won't fly the scheduled 35 daily flights for Amazon and 45 daily flights for DHL, among others.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 22, 2016

DOL investigation reveals how retailers hide labor abuses within supply chains

Lacking enforceable anti-slavery regulations, companies require active leadership and transparency policies to root out modern slavery.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 21, 2016

Analyst: 3 priorities to consider before digitizing

Adopting cloud technology without first thinking of the talent and infrastructure required to operate can cause inefficiencies derived from the change.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 18, 2016

Human rights violations revealed in Australian fruit supply chains

Sourcing from developed countries does not guarantee ethical supply chains when auditors veil the truth in reports.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 17, 2016

Should supply chains worry about a potential UPS air worker strike?

The vote to strike is a routine show of solidarity among unions, according to UPS.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2016

Survey: 40% of shippers now negotiate freight rates monthly

Great shifts in the shipping industry over recent months may indicate it's time for a renewed conversation over contract rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2016

How dependence on ERP providers may be stifling innovation

Technology is changing so fast, there are now triple the number of laggard companies than there were 10 years ago.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2016

Time for a procurement strategy reboot

Reducing transaction costs is a boon for buyers and sellers alike.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 8, 2016

Business ethics affect 58% of buying choices in advanced economies

Consumers' access to technology is making business connectivity both an asset and liability as B2C relationships grow in importance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 8, 2016

Survey: Most shippers do not trust their hazmat carriers

Establishing chains of responsibility and breaking silos can help shippers avoid a hefty $75,000 violation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2016

Legislators urge ILWU, PMA to renew contract early

The congressmen note constituents are still facing repercussions from last year's failed contract negotiations and hope this week's talks yield an optimistic outlook. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 2, 2016

Ford's upgrade of BlackBerry to Tier 1 anticipates role of IoT in auto industry

The rise of the self-driving car will make "connected car" capabilities essential to competitiveness.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 2, 2016

Gambling with the supply chain: Why some Cubs gear retailers win big while others close shop

Sports championships are sure to bring demand surges for participating teams' gear, but what if the team does not qualify?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 1, 2016

Night sweats and zombie suppliers

Have a supplier horror story that will give us goose bumps? Here are a few of our best.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 28, 2016

Wal-Mart aims to drive consumer recycling habits through packaging

The retail giant will include How2Recycle instructions on its products while optimizing design and demanding use of sustainable materials from suppliers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2016

Northeastern University tops list of online supply chain management MBA programs

Arizona State, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lehigh and North Carolina State complete the top five.

By Jarrett Carter • Oct. 26, 2016