Inflation Reduction Act heats up market for critical metals in EV batteries

The U.S. “is far behind other nations — even Europe, but especially China — in manufacturing batteries," one expert said.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 5, 2022

Butter supply constrained as some producers forgo churning

Declining milk production coupled with high demand for seasonal products are driving up the price of butter. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 4, 2022

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Retail Supply Chains

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

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Inflation, supply chain woes weigh on spice maker McCormick

The flavorings giant is among a handful of food and beverage firms reporting business challenges in a volatile economic environment.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond makes progress on supplier payments

The retailer is prioritizing vendor relationships following reports of suspended shipments.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 29, 2022

Casey’s takes supplier management digital with new procurement tool

Graphite Connect, which manages vendor data and risk, relieves the convenience store operator of manually tracking information.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 29, 2022

Costco says higher supplier wages to keep prices elevated

The big-box retailer is consulting suppliers to find savings after a drop in commodity prices, though heightened labor costs persist.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 28, 2022

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

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