TJX looks to capitalize on an ‘outstanding buying environment’

As other retailers shed unsold product, the off-pricer says its clean inventory position and scale gives it immense sourcing opportunities.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 2023

Foxconn begins building $500M factory in India

The groundbreaking comes as Apple, one of the manufacturer’s largest customers, invests beyond China.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 18, 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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AMC will make its own candy as brands hike prices

The movie theater chain will launch a sweets line by early next year in a bid to lower costs.

By Kelly Stroh • May 17, 2023

Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain

The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.

By Howard Ruben • May 17, 2023

After last year’s inventory tidal wave, where do retailers go from here?

Bare shelves are still a recent memory, but many are learning to live on leaner inventories after overstocking in 2022.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2023

Apparel makers must reform purchasing practices that hurt workers

When suppliers are squeezed on price, workers feel the greatest pain, writes a program manager at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.

By Natasja Sheriff Wells • May 15, 2023

Boeing supplier works to up 737 production after fuselage issue

Spirit AeroSystems is shifting work to other vendors as it tries to help its "most distressed suppliers."

By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2023

Apple iPhone supply stabilizes after last year’s disruptions in China

As near-term manufacturing headaches ease, the electronics giant is looking to diversify its sourcing footprint. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2023

Kraft Heinz leans on AI to boost its supply chain performance

The food giant’s service rates and sales have improved with digital tools that provide visibility into its operations, though some ingredient shortages persist.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 11, 2023

US supply chain salaries rose 3% since last year: study

Newer employees and those who switched jobs received larger raises than others, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 10, 2023

Growing chip supply helps Baxter slash backlog

Back orders for the healthcare company’s Front Line Care products became half of what they were nine months ago.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2023

From stores to suppliers, how Destination XL tries to dodge the inventory ‘kiss of death’

“We have a philosophical point of view where we'd rather be chasing goods than chasing cancellations,” CEO Harvey Kanter told Supply Chain Dive. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2023

Lawmakers request info from Adidas, Nike and Shein over forced labor concerns

Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party want details on materials sourcing and compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2023

Target has tracked down nearly all of its palm oil supply

The retailer had visibility down to the mill level of 96% of its supply last year as it looks to make its products more sustainable.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond owes over $95M to these 14 vendors in its supply chain

The bankrupt retailer has big trade debts to numerous suppliers, as well as transportation and other service providers.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2023

Osprey, Hydro Flask owner cuts 18% of SKUs in supply chain overhaul

As Helen of Troy sheds inventory, it’s also finding more opportunities to consolidate its distribution footprint.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 2, 2023

Tesla details its supply chain emissions for the first time

The EV maker released an estimate of its Scope 3 footprint, while also delving into its efforts to source mineral responsibly. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 2, 2023

General Dynamics calls out supplier Honeywell for late deliveries

The aerospace and defense giant said the delay in parts is hurting build rate growth.

By Kelly Stroh • May 2, 2023

Manufacturing industry performance holds largely stable in April

S&P Global's PMI index registered growth for the first time since October 2022, but economists remain uncertain about the future.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2023

PVH launches supplier finance program tied to sustainability goals

Vendors for the apparel company can get discounts on loans if they hit environmental and social targets.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 1, 2023

Boeing sends cash, resources to supplier to fix 737 quality issue

The aircraft company is providing Spirit Aerosystems with manufacturing and engineering resources after being notified of a quality issue on some fuselages.

By Kelly Stroh • May 1, 2023

Is it time for supply chains to break out the pre-pandemic playbook?

The industry will need to dust off its pre-pandemic playbook to succeed in an inflationary environment.

By Rich Weissman • April 28, 2023

Neiman Marcus, Ocean Spray join coalition to reduce supplier emissions

The consumer giants join PepsiCo, Coca Cola, General Mills and others in a collaborative aimed at tracking and reporting their environmental progress.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 27, 2023

How Bed Bath & Beyond lost its suppliers’ trust — and doomed itself

In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and when that didn’t work, stock buybacks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 26, 2023

How contractors use tech to tighten up supply chains

Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • April 26, 2023