Procurement: Page 22

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    Bankrupt Rite Aid cleared to pay $138M it owes suppliers

    The drug store retailer is trying to keep its relationships with suppliers intact, including with drugmaker McKesson, which had threatened to stop shipping products.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
  • A group of UAW members hold strike signs outside of Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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    The auto supply chain struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

    Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    American Eagle hires new supply chain chief

    Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Casey’s chief procurement officer departs

    Jaime Robes’ three-year tenure at the convenience store retailer included feats like implementing sourcing technology and boosting electronic payments.

    By Brett Dworski • Oct. 19, 2023
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    BMW bolsters regional supply chain strategy with EV material deal

    A new supplier in Canada and expanded production in South Carolina are advancing the automaker's "local for local" strategy to scale EV production.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Israel-Hamas war prompts concerns over global fertilizer supply

    Shipping restrictions and “war risk” surcharges out of a port near Gaza could disrupt potash exports, though prices aren't predicted to spike like after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Walmart pouring $350M into new dairy facility

    The facility builds on the retailer’s efforts to control more of its fresh foods supply chain. 

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 17, 2023
  • The interior of an Under Armour store in Houston, Texas.
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    Under Armour taps Gap veteran as chief supply chain officer

    Shawn Curran joins the footwear and apparel brand after three decades with Gap.

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Target’s sustainability report brings mixed bag for packaging

    The retailer increased its use of PCR but backslid on its goal to reduce virgin plastics.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 13, 2023
  • REI Re/Supply rendering of a new location in Oregon opening August 2023.
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    REI secures approval for science-based emissions targets

    The retailer is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, and is pushing some of its suppliers to adopt certified targets by 2025.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Levi’s brings inventory under control, expands supplier base

    The apparel company has made swift progress in cleaning up its stock recently after a “tough” time trying to operate its distribution centers.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    New Balance to discontinue use of kangaroo leather by the end of 2024

    The sportswear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of which pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike

    More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off workers by mid-October, according to a new survey from MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 11, 2023
  • A machine churning in a cotton field in Shihezi city of Xinjiang province, China.
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    Due diligence firms in China’s Xinjiang region face rising scrutiny, US says

    As the Biden administration tries to root out forced labor from supply chains, researchers operating in China are at risk of increased surveillance.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Automotive suppliers need more communication, consistency on sustainability: report

    Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, accordinng to the Center for Automotive Research.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023
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    CHIPS Act opens $500M in funding for small semiconductor supply chain projects

    The pool of money is meant to bolster upstream facilities as part of a broader government effort to build a resilient domestic semiconductor industry.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
  • Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant Builds Explorers, Police Interceptors, And Lincoln Aviators
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    How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

    The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Supplier diversity and DEI programs are under pressure

    Procurement professionals need to continue their momentum to build sourcing strategies that incorporate a full range of suppliers.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    How Memorial Sloan Kettering is consolidating its supply chain

    The healthcare institution is leveraging data to improve forecasting, in addition to streamlining its reporting and purchasing operations to consolidate its supply chain operations.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Are supply chains up to the challenge of cutting Scope 3 emissions?

    As climate milestones approach, there is still much work to be done in measuring and reducing footprints. Procurement and supply chain teams will play a key role.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
  • A Chevy Volt goes through an assembly line as sparks fly and robotic arms work to build it.
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    Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

    Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Major toilet paper makers are failing on sustainable fiber sourcing, NRDC says

    The environmental organization handed out 29 “F” scores to brands that draw most or all of their materials from forests.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Only 38% of businesses are tracking Scope 3 emissions: IBM report

    Greenhouse gases in supply chains represent the largest source of most industries’ carbon footprint, but many firms are just beginning to account for them.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

    The beverage giant disputed the claim, saying the third-party operations in question are not suppliers for the product.

    By Christopher Doering • Sept. 28, 2023
  • A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams storefront.
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    ‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

    Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023