Manufacturing remains sluggish in August: PMI reports

Industry activity is still muted, but Inflation Reduction Act-related demand could spur growth later this year.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 6, 2023

Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand circular battery supply chain in US

The startup says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Can New England produce 30% of its food supply by 2030?

Regional distributors are paving the way for local resilience, but farmers and fishermen will need more support to compete against global food production supply chains.

By Erin X. Wong • Sept. 5, 2023

Vietnam lifts restrictions on grain exports from North America and Europe

The country removed creeping thistle as a pest of concern, allowing Canada to resume bulk wheat shipments for the first time since 2018.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 31, 2023

Adore Me taps Ever Dye to source sustainable dyes

The startup has developed a low-energy, biobased pigment dyeing process.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 31, 2023

Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions

With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2023

Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems production snags cause Boeing aircraft delivery delays

The aircraft supplier is changing its processes after discovering a problem with improperly fitted fastener holes on some 737 Max models.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 30, 2023

Kohl’s cuts inventory by 14% as it prioritizes discipline

The retailer’s aggressive, ahead-of-schedule inventory reductions represented significant progress toward those goals.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2023

Procurement changes can reduce supplier emissions

Shrinking Scope 3 footprints can create broad-based change across a supply chain, sustainability leaders AstraZeneca and Philips said in a recent webinar.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023

H&M begins exit from Myanmar

The fast fashion giant, which sources materials from 26 suppliers and 39 factories in the country, is leaving amid concerns over labor rights. 

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 24, 2023

How food freshness sensors could impact supply chains

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.

By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 23, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems’ safety stock minimizes delivery disruption after strike

The Boeing supplier aims to ramp up 737 production and increase surge capacity for added cushion.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2023

Why AI may not be taking over procurement just yet

Chatbots and automation can help streamline operations, but suppliers still need human interaction for negotiating and problem-solving.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 21, 2023

WTO backs US in challenge of China’s retaliatory tariffs

The ruling sided with Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, calling China's move against agricultural products "inconsistent" with an existing trade deal. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2023

Can makers await possible fallout from Commerce tin imports tariff decision

The Can Manufacturers Institute warns that proposed tariffs could cause canned food prices to spike up to 30% while putting 40,000 jobs at risk. The Department of Commerce released its preliminary decision this week.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2023

TJX sees extra supply in the market for another 12 months

Along with others’ excess stock, the off-price retailer has found inventory opportunities amid the fall of Bed Bath & Beyond. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2023

Recycling more food service packaging needs supply chain support, experts say

Consultants on a Foodservice Packaging Institute webinar detailed results from three recent studies examining packaging recovery and recycling.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2023

Who will pay to decarbonize the supply chain?

Some brands are helping their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others are dumping new requirements on vendors without shouldering any of the costs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

Biden administration looks to boost sustainability in federal procurement

A proposed rule prompts government agencies to buy more environmentally friendly products. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 14, 2023

Honda sales and profits leap as supply chain disruptions ease

The carmaker delivered nearly 45% more vehicles in the United States from April to June.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 14, 2023

Box recycling rate reaches 93% — depending on who you ask

Recycling data accuracy may be vital in the coming years as brands strive to meet their sustainability goals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2023

Supply chain modernization ups Boston Beer Company’s margins

The Sam Adams brewer's overhaul is targeting procurement savings, brewery performance and network optimization.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 10, 2023

Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023