Bridgestone invests $42M for more sustainable tire production

The tire maker is scaling production of a rubber alternative by cultivating a latex-producing desert shrub.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 15, 2022

Kimberly-Clark appoints former 3M exec as chief supply chain officer

Tamera Fenske will help manage global procurement, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, safety and sustainability.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 14, 2022

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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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As supply chain woes persist for school meals, districts get creative

Some districts are leasing warehouse space to store items for meal programs as they navigate shortages, according to a report by school nutrition advocates.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 14, 2022

Chipmaker faces heightened scrutiny over China exports

Nvidia is navigating new licensing requirements as the U.S. takes a more active approach to protecting advanced technologies.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 8, 2022

Campbell sees improved supply after months of constraints

The company has worked to address labor and material shortages in recent months, helping it restart promotions across certain brands.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 8, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act could shift EV battery composition: report

Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2022

Bird flu hits turkey supply ahead of Thanksgiving

More than 600,000 of the birds have been affected since mid-July as farmers start raising turkeys for the November holiday.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 7, 2022

3M leans on East Coast shipping site to speed exports

The site, added to circumvent West Coast congestion, has helped reduce shipping times to Asia. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 7, 2022

Automakers race to build EV battery supply chains in North America

Auto companies are pouring billions of dollars into new facilities and supplier agreements as they strain to secure needed raw materials.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 1, 2022

Bridgestone announces $550M plant expansion to meet demand for smart tires

The expansion will pave the way for the company to scale production of tires equipped with RFID tags.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2022

Lumber prices ride a volatility roller coaster

Multifamily builders are pre-purchasing and warehousing lumber for future projects as the market remains in flux.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 31, 2022

Williams-Sonoma’s sourcing shift from China hits snags

Diversifying away from the country has proven difficult given pandemic-driven challenges that have impacted suppliers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 30, 2022

FDA takes N95 respirators off medical device shortage list

Respirators were one of the first medical devices identified as being in critical shortage during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the agency said.

By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 30, 2022

Semiconductor equipment supplier expects shortages to continue

Applied Materials' CEO said demand "is still higher than our ability to fulfill it."

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 29, 2022

Amazon expands hydrogen supplier deal as it strives for carbon neutrality

Plug Power will supply the retail giant with over 10,000 tons of hydrogen per year across its transportation and operations network.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2022

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz boost efforts to secure EV raw materials in Canada

The automakers signed agreements to help build supply of minerals including lithium, cobalt and nickel in North America.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 25, 2022

Levi’s leverages AI to boost e-commerce fulfillment

The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 25, 2022

Ben & Jerry’s partners to eliminate slavery in chocolate supply chains

The ice cream brand will follow Tony’s Open Chain of sourcing principles designed to improve working conditions for farmers.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2022

Beyond Meat adds electric trucks to help power shipping network

The alternative meat company plans to scale EVs across operations over the next 5 years.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 24, 2022

Deere takes ‘multipronged approach’ to secure supply, tackle backlog

Supply issues and a strike left the farm equipment manufacturer with an abundance of partially completed machines.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 23, 2022

Monster struggles to shift aluminum can sourcing to US

The company is still relying on imported cans, which contributed to $66.7 million in elevated freight costs in Q2.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2022

Target earnings take a hit on inventory woes

The retailer's CEO stood by its strategy to markdown items and cancel orders after sluggish demand.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022

Shortages cost Sally Beauty $15M in lost sales

The beauty supplier is working to enhance vendor relations to get ahead of raw material constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 18, 2022

Sprite shifting from green to clear bottles to boost recycling

Coca-Cola, which is also moving to 100% recycled plastic Dasani bottles in North America, aims to support a circular packaging economy.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 18, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act encourages EV battery sourcing, production in North America

The law creates incentives that could require major shifts in critical mineral supply chains for U.S. automakers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2022