How Bed Bath & Beyond lost its suppliers’ trust — and doomed itself

In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and when that didn’t work, stock buybacks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 26, 2023

How contractors use tech to tighten up supply chains

Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 26, 2023

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond looks to pay up to $17M to vendors

The retailer still needs the support of its suppliers and logistics providers even as it winds down its business.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2023

P&G expects $2.2B hit from supply costs in 2023

To combat inflation in inputs, the consumer goods giant is raising prices while taking steps to digitize and analyze its supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2023

Tesla says lack of lithium refining capacity will become EV production ‘choke point’

The EV maker is expanding its lithium production capacity in the U.S. and calling on other companies to do so, too.

By Kate Magill • April 24, 2023

Amazon targets counterfeits with new information-sharing exchange

The e-commerce giant said the program has already detected hundreds of problematic accounts.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2023

Lawmakers scrutinize potential loopholes in forced labor law

Congressional members want more information on enforcement following reports that shippers are skirting the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2023

An unglamorous solution to fashion’s sustainability problem: make less stuff

Industry players are shifting to new strategies amid corporate responsibility pushes and efforts to stop the destruction of unsold goods.

By Lauren Schenkman • April 20, 2023

David’s Bridal owes $27.5M to vendors as it navigates bankruptcy

The wedding apparel retailer is millions in debt to the joint venture that procures the bulk of its merchandise outside North America.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2023

Purchasing practices are still harming apparel suppliers in Bangladesh: report

With little leverage, manufacturers and workers in supply chains are still struggling as large fashion brands push for ultra-favorable terms, according to a new paper.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 19, 2023

Labor watchdog backs increased minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh

Activist groups have called out major fashion companies — including Adidas, Gap and Nike — for their role in declining wages. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 18, 2023

China sourcing tied to largest supply chain risks of 2023: report

Insolvencies, COVID-19 disruption and ties to forced labor raise the possibility for delays and reputational harm, according to Everstream.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 18, 2023

Apple commits to 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

The push comes as the company is taking steps to create more responsible mineral supply chains.

By Kate Magill • April 14, 2023

HB Fuller shutters 2 facilities as it restructures manufacturing network

The adhesive maker’s production overhaul is part of a broader cost-cutting plan that included 300 layoffs and sourcing shifts.

By Kate Magill • April 14, 2023

3 ways to bolster supply chain cybersecurity as attacks accelerate

Cyberattacks against supply chains are becoming more common and more sophisticated. A cybersecurity expert gives insight on what companies can do.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 13, 2023

GM invests in lithium maker to bolster EV materials supply

Startup EnergyX will provide the automaker with the critical mineral sourced from mines in North America and South America.

By Kate Magill • April 12, 2023

Senators press major retailers, brands on child labor in supply chains

Sens. Alex Padilla and John Hickenlooper questioned Walmart, Target, Ford, GM and others about their compliance practices after reports of exploitation in the U.S.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 12, 2023

Toyota distributor to ramp up capacity at Jacksonville port

Southeast Toyota Distributors signed a $210 million lease agreement with Florida's Jaxport to consolidate operations into a single, 88-acre facility.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 11, 2023

Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2023

‘Subpar’ trade growth in store for 2023: WTO

Worldwide inflation and the war in Ukraine have dragged down volumes, with global risks still on the horizon.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 10, 2023

With suppliers still wary, Bed Bath & Beyond banks on $120M consignment deal

One analyst calls it “way too late and beyond a desperate move.”

By Ben Unglesbee • April 6, 2023

More suppliers join Apple’s push to decarbonize operations

Manufacturing partners are helping the tech giant reach its goal of 100% carbon neutral operations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 6, 2023

Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

By Kate Magill • April 4, 2023

The world’s deadliest bird flu outbreak tightened egg supplies. Here’s how it’s hammering the industry.

Since the virus surfaced last February, tens of millions of farm-raised birds in the U.S. have died, emptying grocery shelves and sending prices skyrocketing.

By Chris Casey , Shaun Lucas , Rose Palazzolo • April 4, 2023

3 years later: How COVID-19 exposed the vulnerability of suppliers and workers to the power of big buyers

A tidal wave of order cancellations in early 2020 had dire repercussions for laborers and their families. The consequences are still being felt.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2023