Semiconductor shortage, lean inventories stifle memory chip demand

Micron, a memory chip maker, says its inventory is at its lowest level in years and its customers are also short on components.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021

Stressed supply chain turns into silver lining for UNFI

Keeping retailers stocked has "been a roller-coaster ride," one executive said. But the food distributor's purchasing capabilities have helped it gain more business.

By Jeff Wells , Edwin Lopez • Sept. 30, 2021

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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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Delayed exports clog the wood pulp, toilet paper supply chain

Purchase limits at Costco and Sam's Club have more to do with raw material delays than a renewed run on toilet paper, one expert said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 30, 2021

How a software bill of materials can help guard against supply chain cyberattacks

Having software suppliers provide an "ingredient list" for their products can help speed the process of mitigating and responding to cyberattacks, experts said.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021

3 tips for launching your responsible sourcing program

Learn how to take the first steps towards a responsible and diverse sourcing program.

By Kayla Mackay • Sept. 27, 2021

Shortages have created a 'traffic jam' in construction: Lennar

A lack of labor and items, including vinyl siding and wood windows, are delaying production and creating "a game of whack-a-mole" for the industry.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2021

Supplier diversity importance grows, but hurdles remain

A third of businesses in a Jaggaer-Tealbook survey said they had "difficulty identifying diverse suppliers that also meet procurement criteria."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 23, 2021

Procuring sustainable coffee cups presents a blend of challenges

Increased global demand and recycling setbacks during the pandemic point to the need for better systems within the supply chain.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 23, 2021

How Pfizer transformed its supply chain to deliver vaccines at lightspeed

In a span of months, the company strengthened its production power for pandemic-level demand.

By Max Garland • Sept. 21, 2021

Supply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon

Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.

By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 21, 2021

PepsiCo to cut use of virgin plastic as part of broad sustainability goal

The Fritos and Gatorade manufacturer is embracing a more ambitious agenda to reduce reliance on new plastics as consumers continue to pressure brands to shrink their environmental footprints.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2021

Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts

The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 16, 2021

Facing shortages? Here's 5 ways to build a resilient procurement strategy.

Procurement teams can turn supply constraints into an opportunity to rebuild with sourcing in mind.

By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 16, 2021

Inventory levels jump as manufacturers hold onto work-in-progress products

Manufacturers of transportation equipment, computers and electronics need chips, which are in short supply, and some products are being held until critical components arrive.

By Max Garland • Sept. 14, 2021

Shutdowns in Asia sting Toyota, automakers and exacerbate chip shortage

Toyota will temporarily close nine plants this month, including those responsible for the Corolla and Camry sedans, according to an SEC filing.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 14, 2021

Vietnam closures push retailers to shift tactics, suppliers ahead of the holidays

Big Lots expects $60 million in lost sales due to lockdowns in Vietnam, which may last until the end of the month.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2021

Make HUB suppliers a key part of your domestic-oriented supply chain

Don't treat a HUB sourcing strategy as a burden. Here are 5 ways to incorporate historically underutilized businesses into critical spend and operations.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 9, 2021

Kraft Heinz fined $62M after SEC says procurement team misled finance

Employees allegedly negotiated almost 60 transactions with suppliers that were presented to the company’s controller group in misleading ways.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 9, 2021

LA, Long Beach port congestion could disrupt $90B in trade: Russell

Solutions for a congested freight environment include shippers booking in advance even it means paying extra, carriers doubling orders for container ships and 3PLs adding drayage surcharges.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 9, 2021

CIOs vs. the supply chain: Laptop shortages threaten enterprise efficiency

Semiconductor shortages have become the bane of IT organizations' existence, forcing them to add flexibility to previously rigid procurement practices.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 7, 2021

Industrial buyers face a resin market with tight supplies, spiking prices

Demand for resins is far outstripping supplies, leaving manufacturers of plastic parts scrambling.

By Meena Thiruvengadam • Sept. 2, 2021

Locust bean gum's newfound success in food stymied by supply shortages

As demand for the versatile ingredient found in everything from ice cream to plant-based foods has increased, soaring prices have prompted some companies to look for cheaper substitutes.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 2, 2021

5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned

Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Dec. 31, 2021

Inflation: Negotiate with suppliers and don't panic

Tried-and-true methods can help procurement managers combat across-the-board price increases in an inflationary environment.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 26, 2021

Suppliers push price hikes through the chain in an inflationary environment

Passing costs on to the next buyer in the supply chain is the primary goal for manufacturers, but that isn't always possible.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 26, 2021