4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while new product introductions are at their highest in three years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

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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Supply chain issues throw a wrench into school construction projects

Persistent labor shortages and inflation have led initially budgeted project costs to increase from the agreed upon price, one source told K-12 Dive.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2023

Bankrupt AeroCision looks to pay suppliers $5M

The aerospace parts maker filed for Chapter 11 last week after it buckled under revenue shortfalls, rising costs and supply chain disruptions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2023

GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 7, 2023

General Dynamics sees greater supplier predictability, catch-up compliance

The aerospace and defense giant delivered 24 Gulfstream aircraft in Q2 and aims to deliver 27 in Q3.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 4, 2023

Overstock attracts new suppliers with Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand

The retailer has increased its SKU count by 600,000 since it bought the chain’s intellectual property out of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2023

Boeing prepares its supply chain for increased 737 production targets

The aerospace company delivered 136 total aircraft last quarter, with plans to reach 50 unit deliveries a month by 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 3, 2023

J&J Snack Foods enhances distribution with Texas cold-storage facility

The 117,000-square-foot storage facility in Terrell will store and ship the food manufacturer's Superpretzel, Icee, Luigi's Real Italian Ice products and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2023

UNFI launches new supplier platform

The new platform aims to strengthen vendors’ marketing and merchandising efforts through extended information on sales, inventory and deduction data.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 3, 2023

Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.

By David Taube • Aug. 3, 2023

US lawmakers look to end sale and import of commercial kangaroo skin products

The bill's introduction follows moves from Puma and Nike to discontinue the use of kangaroo skin in their supply chains by the end of 2023.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 2, 2023

Pratt & Whitney recalls hundreds of airline engines

Airbus’ A320neo family is the most impacted by the inspection program, though current deliveries are expected to remain on pace.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2023

Walmart aims for sustainable clothing in its supply chain

A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology to produce affordable apparel from the emissions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2023

How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

The sports equipment retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

By Kelly Stroh • July 28, 2023

Biden administration logs $242B in small business spending

More than 26% of prime federal contracts went to smaller firms, beating the government’s goal. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 28, 2023

Bankrupt Incora tries to wrench shipments from holdout supplier

The aerospace supply chain specialist said the unfulfilled purchase orders could “create a chain reaction effect on other contracts and operations.”

By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2023

Ford supplier invests $790M to build 3 Tennessee plants

Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

By Sara Samora • July 25, 2023

Dollar General seeks to increase supplier diversity

The discount retailer said the move will help provide more relevant products to customers.

By Nate Delesline III • July 24, 2023

Temu accuses Shein of monopolizing suppliers

The ultra-fast fashion company alleged that its rival has forced exclusive agreements and “loyalty oaths" on manufacturers in the sector. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 21, 2023

Why diverse sourcing in aerospace manufacturing is harder than it seems

Aviation companies like Boeing boast of impressive minority-owned vendor programs. But suppliers say securing contracts remains a complex and often difficult process.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 20, 2023

Volkswagen overhauls human rights due diligence in materials supply chain

The automaker has deepened its analysis and taken part in several responsible sourcing initiatives as it works to comply with a new German law targeting abuses in supply chains. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2023

Starbucks hires former Target exec to lead supply operations

Arthur Valdez joins as EVP of global supply as the company looks to streamline its end-to-end supply chain.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 20, 2023

Hydro Flask owner shifts bottle production from China to Western Hemisphere

Helen of Troy aims to begin nearshoring Oxo Pop containers by early fall.

By Kelly Stroh • July 20, 2023

Walmart celebrates 10th anniversary of local supplier pitch competition

The retailer’s largest sourcing event is part of a broader strategy to source products that are made, grown or assembled in the U.S.

By Kaarin Moore • July 18, 2023