Procurement: Page 15
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GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals
Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.
By Kelly Stroh • July 11, 2024 -
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Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel
Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.
By S.L. Fuller • July 11, 2024 -
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TrendlineRetail Supply Chains
Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.
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OpinionThe dangers of dirty data in AI applications for supplier management
Vroozi's CEO offers a look at the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence technology in procurement, and the importance of investing in it.
By Shaz Khan • July 10, 2024 -
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Manufacturing costs to watch in the second half of 2024
Uncertainty in the economy is causing manufacturers to tighten their belts, as logistics and supply costs remain vulnerable.
By Kate Magill • July 8, 2024 -
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Traceability platform TrusTrace upgrades forced labor screening
The company’s supply chain tool uses AI to reduce “the likelihood of human error” and help fashion brands with regulatory compliance.
By Laurel Deppen • July 2, 2024 -
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Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
By Kate Magill • July 1, 2024 -
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Zara owner commits to sustainable paper packaging
The initiative builds on Inditex’s previous commitment to remove endangered and ancient forest materials from textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • July 1, 2024 -
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Walgreens partners with TradeBeyond to enhance sourcing
The drugstore chain will roll out the technology this fall in pursuit of greater supply chain transparency and efficiency.
By Kelly Stroh • June 27, 2024 -
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Alibaba.com looks to attract SMBs with simplified sourcing service
Alibaba Guaranteed aims to lower the barrier to entry for users to source and eventually launch new items.
By Max Garland • June 27, 2024 -
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Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
The shoe material maker and two other vendors joined the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
By Kelly Stroh • June 25, 2024 -
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High-calcium lime supplier MLC hires VP of supply chain
Cheryl Stuckmeyer’s appointment comes as the company expands its supply chain capabilities through additional trucking routes as well as rail and transloading growth.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 25, 2024 -
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Walmart eyes smarter produce sourcing with crop monitoring pilot
The retailer's partnership with Agritask will provide information on blackberry and cherry crops grown by certain suppliers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2024 -
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Q&ASupplier.io CEO outlines supply chain transparency push
The Carbon Disclosure Project collaboration pairs supplier diversity data with environmental information from more than 23,000 companies.
By Lamar Johnson • June 21, 2024 -
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Kingfisher sets scope 3 emissions reductions goals for vendors
The home improvement company is collaborating with suppliers to map out sustainability targets.
By Kelly Stroh • June 20, 2024 -
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Hershey to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing
In its latest ESG report, the chocolate giant outlined how it plans to work alongside communities and governments to create a more resilient supply chain.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 20, 2024 -
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Gap Inc., H&M, others join initiative to decarbonize fashion supply chain
The Future Supplier Initiative will provide brands with financing models and technical support to help their suppliers transition to low carbon technologies and solutions.
By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2024 -
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Whole Foods broadens meat supply standards
The grocer raised the number of approved certifications in an effort to offer suppliers greater flexibility to meet quality standards.
By Peyton Bigora • June 17, 2024 -
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Gap Inc. supplier summit returns after pandemic pause
Top vendors got to learn about the retailer's priorities at a meeting in San Francisco last month.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 17, 2024 -
Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, suppliers say
While the flavoring's supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.
By Jennifer Lawinski • June 14, 2024 -
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McDonald’s names next chief supply chain officer for North America
Cesar Piña, a 10-year veteran of the company, will succeed Bob Stewart and focus on supply chain resiliency and sustainability.
By Philip Neuffer • June 13, 2024 -
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Chip suppliers feel the crunch as automakers reassess EV plans
Slowing electric vehicle sales in recent months have dampened semiconductor orders and left inventory backlogs growing.
By Kate Magill • June 10, 2024 -
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Target, FibreTrace and Cargill partner to verify raw cotton
The companies are integrating luminescent pigments into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 10, 2024 -
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Alaska Airlines names new VP of strategic sourcing and supply chain
Justin Neff will build sourcing and aircraft management best practices, engine acquisitions and maintenance support agreements.
By Kelly Stroh • June 7, 2024 -
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Sriracha shortage: Supply chain woes strike Huy Fong Foods again
The popular hot-sauce maker has notified wholesalers of a production halt that will last for months, citing issues with the chile crop this year.
By Alexandra Frost • June 7, 2024 -
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Cost cutting is procurement execs’ top 2024 priority: Hackett
With interest rates still high and global elections creating economic uncertainty, many companies are being conservative about spending.
By S.L. Fuller • June 6, 2024
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