Procurement: Page 24
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Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack
Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.
By David Jones • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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More than 300 Apple suppliers have committed to clean energy
The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers
NVH Korea, Daesol Ausys and DAS Corp. are the latest suppliers to build a production plant near the automaker’s EV Metaplant campus.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy
The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2023 -
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$1.7B in shipments detained by US under forced labor law: report
Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were electronics, apparel, footwear and textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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TrusTrace develops garment tracking system in advance of EU regulations
The traceability platform’s digital product tags aim to boost textile transparency and sustainability.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Drug Supply Chain Security Act enforcement delayed until 2024
The extension aims to help healthcare supply chain partners develop and refine their systems for electronic data sharing.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Estée Lauder hires new procurement chief
The cosmetics giant tapped Quentin Roach to oversee its strategic supplier relationships and help drive innovation with its partners.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers
Ahead of the sportswear giant’s annual meeting this week, investors are asking the company to avoid similar cases in the future.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Joann eyes $60M in product cost savings as suppliers offer concessions
The craft retailer thinks it can cut $200 million in business costs, the bulk of which comes from its supply chain as inflation eases.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Column7 focus areas for negotiating procurement contracts
Reviewing clauses and KPI disclosures can help procurement managers minimize supply chain risks.
By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Hormel lowers outlook amid challenging pork and turkey backdrop
Weak prices offset sales volume growth in the third quarter as the food processor struggled with supply chain issues that resulted in a hefty arbitration payment.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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With supply chain ‘in a good place,’ Abercrombie & Fitch cuts inventory by 30%
The apparel company is running leaner stocks with freight costs down, receipts speeding up and open capacity in factories.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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Manufacturing remains sluggish in August: PMI reports
Industry activity is still muted, but Inflation Reduction Act-related demand could spur growth later this year.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand circular battery supply chain in US
The startup says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023 -
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Can New England produce 30% of its food supply by 2030?
Regional distributors are paving the way for local resilience, but farmers and fishermen will need more support to compete against global food production supply chains.
By Erin X. Wong • Sept. 5, 2023 -
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Vietnam lifts restrictions on grain exports from North America and Europe
The country removed creeping thistle as a pest of concern, allowing Canada to resume bulk wheat shipments for the first time since 2018.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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Adore Me taps Ever Dye to source sustainable dyes
The startup has developed a low-energy, biobased pigment dyeing process.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions
With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply
The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker’s supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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Spirit AeroSystems production snags cause Boeing aircraft delivery delays
The aircraft supplier is changing its processes after discovering a problem with improperly fitted fastener holes on some 737 Max models.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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Kohl’s cuts inventory by 14% as it prioritizes discipline
The retailer’s aggressive, ahead-of-schedule inventory reductions represented significant progress toward those goals.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2023 -
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Procurement changes can reduce supplier emissions
Shrinking Scope 3 footprints can create broad-based change across a supply chain, sustainability leaders AstraZeneca and Philips said in a recent webinar.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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H&M begins exit from Myanmar
The fast fashion giant, which sources materials from 26 suppliers and 39 factories in the country, is leaving amid concerns over labor rights.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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How food freshness sensors could impact supply chains
Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.
By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 23, 2023
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