Topco pilots Mastercard blockchain for seafood traceability

The grocer will use Envisible's Wholechain to gain visibility into the ethical sourcing and environmental compliance of its seafood offerings.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 29, 2019

Black & Decker finds the upside to list 4 tariffs

Black & Decker executives are planning to mitigate a higher percentage of tariff costs in 2020 and build a "very significant cushion" in case of an economic downturn. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 28, 2019

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Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

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With the right foundation, procurement can turn visibility into action

Procurement departments must create a roadmap for the insights they want to attain through data and ensure a continuous flow of information with suppliers.

By Craig Guillot • Oct. 24, 2019

50% of procurement organizations use Excel for data analysis: study

"Procurement as a function is lagging behind the pattern of innovation in other parts of the enterprise, particularly in supply chain," LevaData's Richard Barnett said. 

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 24, 2019

China tariffs cut margins for 70% of US electronics manufacturers

The U.S.-China trade war has impacted overall industry sentiment to the extent that one in five firms in IPC's study reported reduced investment in the U.S. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 24, 2019

Wholesalers concur: Retailers are not open to sharing the tariff burden

"Nobody wants to accept a price increase from the person below them in a supply chain," AAFA EVP Steve Lamar said at the Sourcing Journal Summit in New York City.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2019

CMA CGM offers financing, extended payment deadlines for shippers

The French carrier seeks to offer financial relief in the form of improved cash flow to companies working to mitigate the instability of the current trade environment.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 22, 2019

McKinsey: Sustainable supply chains are 5 years away

While the impetus for change is largely consumer-driven, the burden of the transition will fall squarely on CPOs who know sustainability is a necessity, not a luxury. 

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 17, 2019

3 ways to fight the 21st century procurement paradox

While analytics improvements have helped organize data, they haven't always done much for the people buying, selling and managing inventory every day.

By Richard Lebovitz, CEO of LeanDNA • Oct. 17, 2019

IBM Food Trust partners with Raw Seafoods to tackle traceability with blockchain

Upstream visibility in the seafood supply chain is particularly challenging because the location and size of a catch can vary widely from day to day.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 17, 2019

How rolling forecasts can offer greater control over spend

A rolling forecast can help companies grab savings mid-cycle if expenses or revenues change.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 16, 2019

Just-in-time manufacturing success requires the right KPIs and suppliers

Differentiation is critical in a world where JIT is no longer a novelty and margins are razor thin.

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 15, 2019

Suppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain

When the strike ends, General Motors will have to figure out dealerships' inventory needs and pass them along to suppliers.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2019

Trump calls off Oct. 15 tariff increases

China has, in turn, agreed to buy between $40 billion and $50 billion in U.S. farm products, according to the Associated Press.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 11, 2019

REI expands online selection with dropshipping

Danner, ECCO and Salomon are among the first brands to participate by shipping orders directly to customers.

By Lisa Rowan • Oct. 11, 2019

Fitbit to move 'effectively all' production out of China

CFO Ron Kisling said the company has been working on finding alternatives to China since 2018 in response to the U.S.-China trade war and tariffs. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2019

A buyer's guide to effective supplier visits

Plant tours help procurement professionals assess supplier performance and can offer an opportunity for cost reduction.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 10, 2019

Importers ramp up cheese purchasing, stockpile ahead of EU tariffs

Stockpiling is one way to avoid tariffs and ensure there is enough supply to get through the months ahead, but the practice comes with drawbacks. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 10, 2019

Gartner: RPA can save finance teams 25K working hours each year

One of the key barriers to adoption of robotic process automation is a perception of low ROI.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 10, 2019

Seafood consumers 'overwhelming concerned' about sourcing and sustainability

An online survey from Blue Circle Foods indicates that consumers want more transparency and traceability for the food they consume. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019

How a 25% tariff on food and beverage from the EU will impact the US

Products to be taxed as part of a dispute about aircraft subsidies include single-malt whiskey, olives, butter, cheese and olive oil, with most coming from France, Germany, Spain and the U.K.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond to cut $1B in inventory, hundreds of millions in cost as more stores close

The troubled home retailer will close 60 additional stores by end of the year, but executives hope inventory reduction and cost of good savings will stop the bleeding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 4, 2019

Amazon fights back against AAFA's 'notorious market' claims

In a letter to a U.S. Trade Representative, the e-commerce giant said it goes “well beyond” its legal obligations in fighting counterfeits.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Oct. 16, 2019

CBP warns forced labor could be used in these 5 products

CBP's Withhold Release Orders allow the agency to detain the affected goods when imported until their legal provenance can be determined. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 3, 2019

Are vertically-integrated supply chains a thing of the past? Campbell's says no.

By processing directly and working with farmers for long stretches, Campbell’s has taken control of the texture of the tomato products that go into their soups and sauces. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 3, 2019