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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 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 -
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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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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 -
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 Kelly Stroh • July 18, 2023 -
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 -
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 Megan Ruggles • July 17, 2023