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Plant supplier sues Kroger over stolen, mishandled inventory
Theut’s Flower Barn alleges the grocer caused $5 million in missing goods.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ‘ready to start running again’ with demand up: PMI
The industry is at the beginning of a possible growth cycle, but manufacturers are likely to be slow to start hiring again, economists say.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Can relationships between buyers and suppliers evolve fast enough to keep up with the speed of ever-changing supply chain risks?
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Supply chain woes contribute to medical apparel supplier’s bankruptcy
Careismatic said that delays, high costs, rising competition and fast-falling demand after pandemic-driven highs created a liquidity crunch.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Kroger sets new produce supplier goal
The grocer is requiring its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices by the end of the decade to help create a more sustainable supply chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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General Dynamics’ aircraft production disrupted by Israel-Hamas war
The company expects to deliver fewer Gulfstream G280 jets due to the conflict’s impact on an Israel-based supplier.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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EG America names new VP of procurement
Less than two weeks after undergoing corporate layoffs, the c-store retailer has hired BJ’s Wholesale Club’s former director of strategic sourcing and procurement.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Supply chain and procurement leaders are flocking to generative AI: Gartner
Organizations are using the technology to simplify complexity, save time, reduce frustration and potentially cut back headcounts.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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SpartanNash launches food traceability program
The grocery distributor tapped ReposiTrak to help it glean information from suppliers to improve food safety in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations
The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Stardust Power to build lithium refinery in Oklahoma
The company plans to turn the facility into a hub for its domestic supply chain.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCarton shortage may last through school year, but brandless packaging brings relief
Pactiv Evergreen said the generic containers are part of its response “to minimize supply chain complexity” amid a monthslong disruption challenging dairies and schools.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy top apparel brands fall short in supplier partnerships
Improving supply chain working conditions requires clarity of expectations and accountability on both sides.
By Sanchita B. Saxena • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Traceability platform TrusTrace lands $24M growth investment
The funding will help the company advance its goal of creating “a global network where all value chains are traceable, circular, and fair.”
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Businesses remain worried about disruption amid geopolitical, sourcing risks: report
Embracing change can mean nearshoring, retooling distribution networks and paying suppliers more for materials, according to AlixPartners.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Red Sea crisis leaves some retailers more exposed than others
Hardline retailers such as Wayfair, Best Buy, Beyond Inc. and RH could be most affected, according a Jefferies analysis.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Supplier sues UNFI in chargeback spat
Omaha Industries alleges that the grocery distributor withheld over $250,000 from invoice payments to offload its own risk.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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‘It’s a tough industry out there’: A look at the furniture supply chain’s challenging year
Operational headaches have contributed to financial failures among some suppliers. That has created problems for retailers — and opportunities.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Sphera acquires SupplyShift to improve scope 3 tracking capabilities
The deal comes as companies across the globe are facing increased regulatory pressure to report on their scope 3 emissions and carbon footprint.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects
The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked “constant” quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Circularity could reduce dependence on China for rare earths: study
Reuse and recycling could help the U.S. meet up to 40% of its demand for materials critical to the energy transition, according to a new scientific paper.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Extreme weather is 2024’s top supply chain risk: Everstream
Wildfires, rains and droughts could cause shipping delays, while agricultural commodities might face shortages from weather and other factors, the analytics firm said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Federal program aims to solidify food supply chains
Regional hubs across the country are supporting the growth of local agriculture, tailoring services based on the area of the country and the farmers involved.
By Alexandra Jones • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveShortages 2024: What supplies are still at risk after years of disruption?
Excess inventory may be in focus, but climate change, geopolitics and structural supply chain challenges continue to threaten some goods.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says
Mobileye said its customers amassed millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024
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