Strained oat supply pushes Oatly to raise prices, expand sourcing

Oat production reached near-record low levels following drought conditions across the U.S. and Canada.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2022

Lack of recycled resin could challenge company sustainability goals

Many brands have plans to increase recycled content in their packaging by 2025. But supply will likely outstrip demand.

By Megan Quinn • March 23, 2022

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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US eases tariffs on UK steel and aluminum

The U.K. will lift approximately $500 million worth of tariffs on U.S. products such as whiskey and blue jeans. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 23, 2022

Breaking the 'glass shortage' myth

No, there isn't a lack of 'brown glass' — or of any other color for that matter. 

By Scott DeFife • March 17, 2022

Weather, disease spark citrus supply woes

Prices of fruit including oranges and tangerines have spiked, according to the Consumer Price Index.

By Chris Casey • March 17, 2022

Shenzhen lockdowns to further shock supply chains

Some companies have already suspended operations as coronavirus restrictions hit one of China's prominent manufacturing and port cities.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2022

In times of crisis, procurement should lead with care

Buyers have a role to play in supporting the common good. Here's where to start.

By Rich Weissman • March 10, 2022

Russia bans wide range of exports in response to Western sanctions

The country will suspend exports of over 200 products including medical and tech equipment until the end of the year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 10, 2022

Google pledges to spend $2.5B with diverse suppliers in 2022

Last year, the tech company's diverse spend goal was $1B. It surpassed it by nearly half a billion dollars.

By Colin Campbell • March 10, 2022

Gap diversifies sourcing after Vietnam lockdowns delayed deliveries

The apparel retailer will source more from Mexico and Central America this year after paying more to airfreight in product from overseas.

By Ben Unglesbee , Sarah Zimmerman • March 10, 2022

How Union Pacific achieves supplier diversity goals with Amazon Business

Union Pacific Railroad strengthens its commitment to supplier diversity through digital procurement.

By Amazon Business • March 8, 2022

Stellantis builds EV capacity with battery supplier partnerships

Soaring demand for parts has prompted suppliers and their customers to invest billions of dollars in capacity expansion projects.

By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2022

Ukraine war compounds supply chain issues in construction

The conflict is likely to drive fuel, copper and aluminum prices higher.

By Joe Bousquin • March 3, 2022

La-Z-Boy sends 'SWAT teams' to boost production at facilities

Labor shortfalls at its own and supplier facilities led the furniture company to deploy talent to factories.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 2, 2022

Debt is a hidden financial risk in retail supply chains

A high debt load could lead to operational weaknesses that flow upstream, according to RapidRatings' James Gellert.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 28, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine throws another wrench into supply chains

Carriers are halting operations and suppliers are at risk. War is "a worst-case scenario," one analyst said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 24, 2022

Retailers ramp up calls for diverse suppliers

Albertsons and Sam's Club are among those who have announced initiatives focused on seeking companies with owners from marginalized populations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 24, 2022

Kellogg to invest $2M in program helping rice farmers cut greenhouse gas emissions

The CPG giant will work closely with producers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin who grow the commodity, a key ingredient in its Rice Krispies and Special K cereals.

By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022

White House invests $35M to tackle rare earth supply vulnerabilities

China's foothold on the mineral supply chain has the U.S. looking to bolster domestic production.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 23, 2022

Institutional memory is short. It's time to plan for a return to normalcy.

As always happens with boom-and-bust cycles, management’s cry will change from "where are the parts?" to "why do we have so many of them?"

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 17, 2022

Corporate buyers get creative as demand for renewable energy spikes

Renewable energy procurement continues to break records and shows no signs of slowing. Market leaders say the relentless demand is prompting buyers to consider creative solutions and assume more risk.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 17, 2022

Empty shelves sapped retailers of $82B in CPG sales last year

Labor shortages, high inflation and other obstacles have strained retailers' ability to keep stores running at full tilt. 

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 16, 2022

Honda maximizes limited chip supply in face of Malaysia flood, omicron impacts

The semiconductor shortage slowed production over the past year, causing the automaker to reduce this year's forecast by 800,000 vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 15, 2022

Vegetable oil prices hit all-time high over supply concerns: FAO

Tighter supplies of palm, soybean, grapeseed and sunflower seed oils pushed the global index upward in January, with tough conditions expected to continue.

By Samantha Oller • Feb. 15, 2022

Buyer Beware: 3 semiconductor procurement pitfalls to avoid

Companies looking to buy semiconductors need to shop smart, experts say.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2022