Ford breaks ground on $5.6B EV ‘mega campus’

The facility is part of the automaker’s plan to meet electric vehicle production targets by exerting greater control over its supply chain.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 27, 2022

Hostess nabs Kimberly-Clark exec as chief supply chain officer

The Twinkies maker is looking to enhance productivity after struggling with supplier delays and ingredients shortages.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 27, 2022

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GM partnership looks to develop EV battery recycling supply chain

The automaker's partnership with Lithion Recycling will focus on R&D and validating recovered materials for reuse in new units.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 23, 2022

Ford searches for chief supply chain officer after supplier costs mount

The automaker is restructuring operations after reporting that tens of thousands of vehicles will be built with parts missing due to supply constraints. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 22, 2022

Bio-based packaging companies say mushrooms and seaweed are the next alternatives to plastic

Supply chains are still warming up to “bioregenerative” packaging that uses renewable, compostable materials with the same properties as plastic.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 22, 2022

Tackling ‘quiet quitting’ in supply chains starts with leadership

A lack of effort, even in the most distant parts of the supply chain, can create a butterfly effect.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 22, 2022

Equipment outlook: Analysts differ on whether trucking industry will see relief in 2023

Supply chain constraints for OEMs could ease or worsen, depending on economic conditions.

By David Taube • Sept. 22, 2022

Steelmakers idle manufacturing as oversupply dampens prices

Falling demand and rising input costs have created a “double whammy” for the industry, according to Stelco’s CEO.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 15, 2022

Bridgestone invests $42M for more sustainable tire production

The tire maker is scaling production of a rubber alternative by cultivating a latex-producing desert shrub.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 15, 2022

Kimberly-Clark appoints former 3M exec as chief supply chain officer

Tamera Fenske will help manage global procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, safety and sustainability.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 14, 2022

As supply chain woes persist for school meals, districts get creative

Some districts are leasing warehouse space to store items for meal programs as they navigate shortages, according to a report by school nutrition advocates.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 14, 2022

Chipmaker faces heightened scrutiny over China exports

Nvidia is navigating new licensing requirements as the U.S. takes a more active approach to protecting advanced technologies.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 8, 2022

Campbell sees improved supply after months of constraints

The company has worked to address labor and material shortages in recent months, helping it restart promotions across certain brands.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 8, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act could shift EV battery composition: report

Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2022

Bird flu hits turkey supply ahead of Thanksgiving

More than 600,000 of the birds have been affected since mid-July as farmers start raising turkeys for the November holiday.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 7, 2022

3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022

Automakers race to build EV battery supply chains in North America

Auto companies are pouring billions of dollars into new facilities and supplier agreements as they strain to secure needed raw materials.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 1, 2022

Bridgestone announces $550M plant expansion to meet demand for smart tires

The expansion will pave the way for the company to scale production of tires equipped with RFID tags.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2022

Lumber prices ride a volatility roller coaster

Multifamily builders are pre-purchasing and warehousing lumber for future projects as the market remains in flux.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 31, 2022

Williams-Sonoma’s sourcing shift from China hits snags

Diversifying away from the country has proven difficult given pandemic-driven challenges that have impacted suppliers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 30, 2022

FDA takes N95 respirators off medical device shortage list

Respirators were one of the first medical devices identified as being in critical shortage during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the agency said.

By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 30, 2022

Semiconductor equipment supplier expects shortages to continue

Applied Materials' CEO said demand "is still higher than our ability to fulfill it."

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 29, 2022

Amazon expands hydrogen supplier deal as it strives for carbon neutrality

Plug Power will supply the retail giant with over 10,000 tons of hydrogen per year across its transportation and operations network.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2022

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz boost efforts to secure EV raw materials in Canada

The automakers signed agreements to help build supply of minerals including lithium, cobalt and nickel in North America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 25, 2022

Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment

The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 25, 2022