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Allbirds adds Anaplan planning software to increase supply chain visibility
The footwear company integrated the software as part of a plan to better optimize demand, inventory and supply planning, said COO Joe Vernachio.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case
An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2023 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Guess walks inventory tightrope while retail buyers stay ‘very careful’ on purchasing
The apparel company has been cautious in its own purchasing while trying to meet the needs of department stores and other retailers.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 4, 2023 -
New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China
The proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023 -
US loses trade dispute over access to Canada’s dairy market
Farm groups called the ruling a “surprising setback” that weakens the value of the USMCA.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Former GM procurement manager convicted in supplier bribery scheme
Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Burlington leans on inventory management to boost margins
After working through reserve stocks, the retailer has learned to increase merchandise turnover by distributing goods to stores more quickly.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Cargill bolsters traceability efforts to end deforestation in South America
One of the world’s largest commodities traders is moving up its timeline to eliminate land use conversion from supply chains in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Walmart to create platform that easily works with suppliers
The retailer is working with enterprise retail technology solutions company Bamboo Rose to streamline its supply chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Spirit AeroSystems COO is out
Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike
Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains
Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government’s procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023 -
White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council
After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023 -
BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion
ZF Group’s investment will upgrade the transmission plant’s equipment to keep pace with the automakers’ EV plans.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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Labor’s resurgence cannot be overlooked in procurement strategies
Here are five workforce-related issues procurement teams should consider when analyzing their supply chains.
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 27, 2023 -
S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages
As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Procurement leaders are prioritizing ESG, but gathering data is ‘increasingly painstaking’: report
Along with informational challenges, buyers said that they have difficulty finding sustainable suppliers, according to a recent survey released by Amazon.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials
The automaker is looking to create a circular supply chain that can make use of aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?
As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage
The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Many point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no official cause has been confirmed.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2023 -
With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales
Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz veteran joins Utz Brands as chief integrated supply chain officer
Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 16, 2023 -
‘It is everywhere’: Rooting out forced labor from supply chains
Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a Gartner report.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory
Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Exxon to mine lithium in Arkansas for EVs
The oil giant aims to supply the mineral to more than one million vehicles a year by 2030.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 14, 2023