Beyond Meat adds electric trucks to help power shipping network

The alternative meat company plans to scale EVs across operations over the next 5 years.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 24, 2022

Deere takes ‘multipronged approach’ to secure supply, tackle backlog

Supply issues and a strike left the farm equipment manufacturer with an abundance of partially completed machines.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2022

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Monster struggles to shift aluminum can sourcing to US

The company is still relying on imported cans, which contributed to $66.7 million in elevated freight costs in Q2.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2022

Target earnings take a hit on inventory woes

The retailer's CEO stood by its strategy to markdown items and cancel orders after sluggish demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

Shortages cost Sally Beauty $15M in lost sales

The beauty supplier is working to enhance vendor relations to get ahead of raw material constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 18, 2022

Sprite shifting from green to clear bottles to boost recycling

Coca-Cola, which is also moving to 100% recycled plastic Dasani bottles in North America, aims to support a circular packaging economy.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 18, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act encourages EV battery sourcing, production in North America

The law creates incentives that could require major shifts in critical mineral supply chains for U.S. automakers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022

Amazon audit reveals wage, benefit issues at 40% of potential suppliers

The e-commerce giant said it has dedicated teams working with vendors on long-term corrective action plans.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 15, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

Aurora delays autonomous truck launch following supplier constraints

The startup has struggled to find component suppliers and is pushing the rollout of its AVs to 2024. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2022

From Twinkies to Nutter Butters, lack of ingredients hampers snack food production

CPG giants are unable to produce popular items as supplier delays have left them waiting on key ingredients.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2022

US supply chains need visibility and resiliency. Congress still hasn’t acted.

The baby formula shortage should have been reason enough to advance policy. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • Aug. 9, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods offers accelerated payments to boost supplier diversity

Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding its partnership with platform C2FO to provide more working capital opportunities for businesses.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022

Small candy makers rethink operations as supply chain issues bite

Sweets manufacturers are doing away with long-time traditions to weather labor shortages, high costs and unreliable ingredient deliveries.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 4, 2022

GM secures 3 more supply agreements to boost EV production

The automaker’s sourcing agreements were announced as the industry scrambles to secure battery materials amid tight supply.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 4, 2022

Hasbro says price increases helped offset high ocean freight costs

Port congestion delays are easing ahead of the critical holiday season, according to the toymaker.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2022

Better buys: How CIO leadership impacts the enterprise IT procurement process

Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 3, 2022

Ford expands battery sourcing pool as supply concerns mount

The automaker is diversifying the mineral mix for batteries used in electric vehicles as it looks to ramp up production.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 2, 2022

Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan

The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022

Pepsi Bottling Ventures plans $35M production expansion

The North Carolina facility upgrade will help the beverage giant meet demand for Aquafina, Lipton Tea and Nature's Twist.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 29, 2022

House sends Biden $52B boost for US semiconductor production

Businesses say the legislation will help address chip production constraints and strengthen supply chains against future disruption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 28, 2022

A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain

Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.

By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022

Rivian pulls back on customized orders as supply chain issues persist

The EV startup has struggled to scale production to keep up with demand.

By Emily Dreibelbis • July 26, 2022

Tesla rewrites software to get around chip shortages

The semiconductor deficit has prompted the automaker to reduce the chips needed to produce a single vehicle.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2022

Inventory glut leads an Amazon, Walmart supplier to cut purchase orders

Excess inventory had helped Helen of Troy, seller of brands like Hydro Flask and Vicks, during the pandemic. Now, the strategy is changing.

By Max Garland • July 22, 2022