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    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 • Aug. 7, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 7, 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.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    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 • Aug. 4, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 1, 2023
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    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
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    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 • July 28, 2023
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    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 • July 28, 2023
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    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 • July 27, 2023
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    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 • July 25, 2023
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    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
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    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 • July 21, 2023
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    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 • July 20, 2023
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    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 • July 20, 2023
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    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
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    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 • July 20, 2023
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    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
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    Are supply chains ready for nearshoring?

    As companies consider realistic options for diversifying their supply chains, one Supply Chain Dive panelist asked if partners are ready to respond to new changes.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal, threatening food prices

    The U.N. is scrambling to save an agreement brokered at the start of the Ukraine war, seen as essential to addressing global food insecurity.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2023
  • President and CEO of Renesas Hidetoshi Shibata and President and CEO of Wolfspeed Gregg Lowe shake hands at the signing ceremony at Renesas Tokyo headquarters.
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    Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker

    Under the 10-year agreement, Renesas Electronics will receive 150mm and 200mm silicon carbide wafers to power its semiconductors.

    By • July 17, 2023