Whirlpool slashes production by 35% as demand falls

Manufacturing levels have dropped to levels not seen since COVID-19 shut down facilities in 2020.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 25, 2022

Apple calls on suppliers to decarbonize operations by 2030

Major suppliers, including chip vendor TSMC, have pledged to power 100% of production for the tech giant with renewables.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 25, 2022

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Major brands call for access to 800K metric tons of chemically recycled plastic by 2030

Members of the Consumer Goods Forum, such as PepsiCo and Unilever, say better chemical recycling infrastructure will help them meet ambitious packaging goals.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 25, 2022

5 Walmart suppliers team up on renewable energy buy

Levi Strauss, J.M. Smucker and three others completed the first aggregated purchase power agreement under the retailer’s Project Gigaton, which encourages vendors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 24, 2022

GE shores up contrast supply through deal with Chile miner

The multiyear agreement, coupled with a manufacturing line in Ireland, will help the medtech company prevent disruptions.

By Elise Reuter • Oct. 24, 2022

Biden awards $2.8B to boost domestic EV battery supply

Suppliers for major auto giants including Tesla and Mercedes-Benz won grants to expand manufacturing

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 20, 2022

Apple chip supplier cuts spending on soft consumer demand, delivery delays

TSMC has struggled to meet demand for its most advanced technologies due to challenges obtaining the tools needed to make them.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 19, 2022

Hurricane Ian damage largely spares supply chains

Although some businesses will see delays, the disruption isn't expected to compare to the Texas deep freeze last February.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2022

EPA to speed review of new chemicals for electric vehicles

The move is in line with the Biden administration’s focus on boosting domestic output of lithium and rare earth minerals.

By Larry Pearl • Oct. 18, 2022

McCormick plans to eliminate $100M in costs and inefficiencies

The company aims to reduce its reliance on co-packers and trim excess transportation costs as part of its approach.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 17, 2022

GM secures nickel supply in Australia

The deal supports the automaker’s efforts to secure critical EV battery materials through the end of the decade.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 17, 2022

Biden admin seeks public input on China tariff review

Section 301 tariffs will remain in place as the U.S. Trade Representative evaluates their effectiveness.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2022

Levi’s sees jump in supplier violations, points to wage payment challenges

The retailer terminated two supplier relationships for noncompliance after it found zero-tolerance violations, per its annual sustainability report.

By Max Garland • Oct. 13, 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein aims to cut emissions 25% by 2030

The online retailer will work with hundreds of its suppliers to implement greener practices.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 11, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond supplier ‘highly encouraged’ by retailer’s turnaround efforts

Helen of Troy, the seller of brands including OXO and Hydro Flask, had decreased its business with the struggling home goods chain.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2022

Florida orange crop faces ‘significant damage’ from Hurricane Ian

The storm ripped fruit from trees and flooded groves, threatening to worsen what was already expected to be a record-low harvest.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2022

Micron to slash chip spending amid inventory glut

“Inventory levels are high and they’re going to be higher,” CFO Mark Murphy said on the chipmaker’s Q4 earnings call. 

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 5, 2022

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

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