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

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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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

Stanley Black & Decker shifts sourcing strategy as battery demand grows

The power tools company is adding suppliers and co-investing in projects that boost capacity.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 10, 2022

Sherwin-Williams plans North Carolina expansion, augments in-house resin production

The growing facility will add capacity for paint and coatings manufacturing and distribution, a spokesperson said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2022

​Deeper relationships, new facilities: How companies sought out semiconductor capacity in Q4

Near-term relief from shortages is unlikely, but leading producers are expanding their supply base.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2022

2022 supply chain outlook features shortages, high delivery costs

While supply chain woes aren't expected to disappear in 2022, this year could mark a turning point.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Shortages 2022: 5 products expected to be in tight supply this year

Semiconductors, aluminum and food products top the list of potential shortages this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Mondelēz reactivates 'COVID playbook' to address low inventory

Early in the pandemic, the snack food giant focused on simplifying its business. High demand and lingering labor constraints have pushed the CPG to revive some aspects of that strategy. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Meijer expands supplier diversity efforts to service providers

The grocer is looking beyond retail brands and to inbound transportation carriers as it aims to diversify sourcing.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2022

PPG Industries diversifies resin suppliers as staff shortages affect production

Resins were already in tight supply after severe weather in 2021. Rising omicron cases add to the mounting challenges.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 27, 2022

P&G to hike prices as chemicals, raw material costs soar

The maker of Tide and Bounty laundry detergent expects commodity price inflation to create $2.3 billion in added costs this fiscal year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2022

We can stop blaming the supply chain now

The supply chain has become the piñata for almost any industrial or retail problem. Here's how procurement professionals can help cut through the noise.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 27, 2022

Semiconductors expected to be in tight supply throughout 2022

Suppliers are working to ramp up production, but many planned capacity projects are not expected to be operational until 2023 at the earliest.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 21, 2022

Construction material prices soared nearly 20% in 2021: report

The high cost of materials could damage the industry's recovery in 2022, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 20, 2022

KB Home cuts SKUs as it faces shortages of garage doors, building materials

The homebuilder is one of many unable to get adequate materials and components for projects — and the issues aren't limited to garage doors.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 20, 2022

California drought dried up avocado supply in 2021: supplier

Some companies imported more due to low harvests. But port congestion and shipping delays presented new challenges — including product spoilage.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 20, 2022

Starbucks to spend $1.5B on diverse suppliers by 2030

It's nearly double the amount the coffee chain spent in 2020.

By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 19, 2022

Butter prices skyrocket 40% on labor, supply woes: USDA

Decreased cow herds, a driver and worker shortage, and higher packaging costs have led to a huge price hike for the dairy product.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 13, 2022

Simply Good Foods increases prices to cover rising ingredients costs

The seller of Atkins and Quest Nutrition products has faced inflation "from the high single digits to the low double digits for our total business," its CFO said.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2022

Constellation: Brown glass shortage lowering imported beer inventory levels

Supply chain and transport challenges are contributing to low inventory levels and higher cost of product sold, according to the third largest U.S. beer producer.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 15, 2022

East Coast snowstorms jeopardized suppliers, $5B in revenue: Resilinc

The storm put an estimated 25,000 types of product at risk. It could take 23 weeks for facilities to recover.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 11, 2022

CPGs grapple with a murky 2022 outlook as inflation, supply chain weigh on operations

Uncertainty is making it hard for CEOs to determine whether they should raise prices or take other actions.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2022

After backlash, Intel removes Xinjiang advisory from annual supplier letter

The company had advised suppliers to avoid sourcing products or labor from the region in China due to forced labor concerns but backtracked last month.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2022

Dole seeks acquisitions, sourcing shifts to grow produce supply

The company is focusing on growing its presence in high-selling categories like berries and avocados as it navigates supply disruptions to other products. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 5, 2022