Procurement: Page 3

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    USTR to reveal tariff hike decision ‘in coming days’

    The federal agency did not meet a previous deadline set for the end of August.

    By • Updated Sept. 3, 2024
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    Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage

    The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

    By • July 30, 2024
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    Trendline

    Retail Supply Chains

    Retailers are tapping technology and making operational investments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Column

    How AAK adapted to cocoa butter price spikes

    The ingredients company is working around cocoa supply chain woes by using a lower-cost West African crop.

    By Elizabeth Flood • July 26, 2024
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    Sustainability reporting, ESG management roles on the rise: Deloitte

    The accounting firm’s survey of 300 executives at public companies pointed to an increase in sustainability oversight as disclosure requirements mount.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 25, 2024
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    GHSP adds VP to stabilize auto supply chain

    Ludwing Vergara outlined a four-pronged approach that includes improved cost modeling and closer stakeholder collaboration. 

    By S.L. Fuller • July 25, 2024
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    ASCM launches supplier relationship certificate

    The program aims to help supply chain professionals build stronger connections as a method for mitigating risk.

    By • July 23, 2024
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    H&M’s ‘green’ financing tool supports supplier sustainability

    The collaborative program aims to help manufacturers overcome the funding hurdles of implementing sustainable practices. Here's how.

    By • July 19, 2024
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    Tech giants seek to improve scope 3 emissions transparency

    Leaders of the digital infrastructure climate group iMasons Climate Accord called for using third-party verified assessments for data center suppliers.

    By Lamar Johnson • July 18, 2024
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    Amazon hits renewable energy goal early, reduces carbon emissions

    The e-commerce giant matched its electricity consumption, including in fulfillment centers, with renewable energy.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 18, 2024
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    Osprey, Oxo Pop owner pursues production diversification strategy

    Helen of Troy aims to reduce the potential exposure to tariffs on China-made goods.

    By • July 17, 2024
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    Carhartt grows efforts to source sustainable cotton

    The workwear brand is tapping the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Better Cotton initiative for greater traceability and transparency over its supply chain.

    By • July 15, 2024
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    Casey’s ramps up demand planning efforts

    The c-store chain, which added more than 150 locations in fiscal 2024, has formed technology partnerships to improve procurement in the last few years.

    By • July 15, 2024
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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 • 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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    The 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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&A

    Supplier.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