What happens if the supplier goes bankrupt?

With 25% of respondents affected by suppliers' fiscal failures, demanding basic financial reports is a good idea.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2016

Microsoft fights talent shortage through fresh-hire training

The company believes showing employees it is willing to invest in them can help retention.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2016

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

How Flex used software to increase agility and reduce risk

Flex chose to develop software capable of real-time disruption alerts, using data from solutions provider Elementum.

By Edwin Lopez , Geri Spieler • Sept. 28, 2016

Ford, Hunt, McLean named to inaugural Supply Chain Hall of Fame at CSCMP 2016

Each symbolizes an integral part of the supply chain; assembly, packaging and transportation.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 28, 2016

SAP CEO: Supply chain 'winners' are dreamers, good people

Attendants at APICS 2016 received tips from the SAP CEO, here's a few of them.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 26, 2016

Report: Reduce lifecycle costs through increased collaboration

Implementing Product Lifecycle Technology can help companies with a set list of suppliers reduce costs through increased visibiility and communication features.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

Facing worker shortage, IN manufacturers get creative

Subaru and Vincennes University offer high job prospects for select graduates.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 23, 2016

Tesla, supplier dispute responsibility for autopilot tragedy

Supplier-client relationships are not typically trumpeted in headlines, but when they are it's usually bad news for supply managers.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 21, 2016

Survey: SMEs worry about funding, not trade politics

As 76% of SMEs rely on cash to fund their operations, business relations with these companies can improve by offering accelerated payment options.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 18, 2016

XPO warehouse workers seek union representation

Whether caused by fears of automation or mismanagement, the move shows the importance of good communication and relationships with employees. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 18, 2016

Can disabled workers increase warehouse productivity?

Walgreens, AMC and Home Depot are among the companies that see disabled workers as an asset to the company.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

Complex Volkswagen supplier relationship takes double hit

The past month has seen two scandals shed light on the dominance of relationships in the automaker's procurement process.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Welspun failed to guarantee quality, so Wal-Mart cut supplier

The cotton maker's debacle shows the importance of transparency and quality controls during the procurement process. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Talent shortage looms for supply chain industry

The sector must create an attractive workplace for millennials to help shore up the increasing talent gap. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Kroger pushes suppliers to go cage-free by 2025

Consumer preferences are ramping up the pressure on suppliers to adopt an expensive overhaul of their breeding systems. 

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 7, 2016

Survey: Women in leadership can help talent acquisition, retention

A new survey reveals only 5% of participants had women at senior management positions within their supply chain. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016

Communication gaps place the supply chain in harm's way

Psychological, informational and organizational barriers are easy to break with the right strategy.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 31, 2016

Shippers rely on market-forces to cut CO2 emissions

In the absence of international regulation, five shippers developed a ranking system to factor carriers' sustainability scores into their procurement process.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 29, 2016

Differences in grocery store recall notifications mean headaches for manufacturers

Manufacturers and retailers must work together to ensure recalls are not prolonged due to miscommunication.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2016

Data reveals 3 in 4 seaborne cargo incidents are preventable

The analysis reveals a need for clear shipping guidelines to properly declare and package goods.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2016

Nike, Apollo Global Management establish new company to build vertical supply chain

The new company aims to minimize Nike's fulfillment challenges through a vertically-integrated network of suppliers and logistics providers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 18, 2016

Digital supply chain software enables 99% on-time delivery for Citrix

A Birst-sponsored case study of Citrix reveals the company's implementation of cloud-based software increased productivity and decreased employee workload.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 17, 2016

Hurricane watch: Developing a flood-resilient supply chain

These practices for inland or coastal producers are designed to increase resilience during inclement weather. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 15, 2016

Report: Supply-side innovation tops procurement wish list

A June report by Wax Digital suggests procurement is ready to lead company innovation, if the professionals are willing to take the risks. 

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 11, 2016

US to provide intel for foiling supply chain cyber-threats

The Director of National Intelligence released video recommendations for fending off cyberattacks on the supply chain. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 11, 2016