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

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Retail Supply Chains

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

Ben & Jerry’s partners to eliminate slavery in chocolate supply chains

The ice cream brand will follow Tony’s Open Chain of sourcing principles designed to improve working conditions for farmers.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2022

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

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