US supply chain salaries rose 3% since last year: study

Newer employees and those who switched jobs received larger raises than others, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 10, 2023

Growing chip supply helps Baxter slash backlog

Back orders for the healthcare company’s Front Line Care products became half of what they were nine months ago.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2023

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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From stores to suppliers, how Destination XL tries to dodge the inventory ‘kiss of death’

“We have a philosophical point of view where we'd rather be chasing goods than chasing cancellations,” CEO Harvey Kanter told Supply Chain Dive. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2023

Lawmakers request info from Adidas, Nike and Shein over forced labor concerns

Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party want details on materials sourcing and compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2023

Target has tracked down nearly all of its palm oil supply

The retailer had visibility down to the mill level of 96% of its supply last year as it looks to make its products more sustainable.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond owes over $95M to these 14 vendors in its supply chain

The bankrupt retailer has big trade debts to numerous suppliers, as well as transportation and other service providers.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2023

Osprey, Hydro Flask owner cuts 18% of SKUs in supply chain overhaul

As Helen of Troy sheds inventory, it’s also finding more opportunities to consolidate its distribution footprint.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 2, 2023

Tesla details its supply chain emissions for the first time

The EV maker released an estimate of its Scope 3 footprint, while also delving into its efforts to source mineral responsibly. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 2, 2023

General Dynamics calls out supplier Honeywell for late deliveries

The aerospace and defense giant said the delay in parts is hurting build rate growth.

By Kelly Stroh • May 2, 2023

Manufacturing industry performance holds largely stable in April

S&P Global's PMI index registered growth for the first time since October 2022, but economists remain uncertain about the future.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2023

PVH launches supplier finance program tied to sustainability goals

Vendors for the apparel company can get discounts on loans if they hit environmental and social targets.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 1, 2023

Boeing sends cash, resources to supplier to fix 737 quality issue

The aircraft company is providing Spirit Aerosystems with manufacturing and engineering resources after being notified of a quality issue on some fuselages.

By Kelly Stroh • May 1, 2023

Is it time for supply chains to break out the pre-pandemic playbook?

The industry will need to dust off its pre-pandemic playbook to succeed in an inflationary environment.

By Rich Weissman • April 28, 2023

Neiman Marcus, Ocean Spray join coalition to reduce supplier emissions

The consumer giants join PepsiCo, Coca Cola, General Mills and others in a collaborative aimed at tracking and reporting their environmental progress.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 27, 2023

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

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