Rising aluminum costs hit Heineken

The cost of aluminum has been an issue for beer makers for several quarters now, but other companies' troubles come from a different source.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 30, 2019

When your sole source supplier closes up shop, what happens next?

Adding supplier succession planning to risk management frameworks helps ensure ongoing operations as businesses change leadership. 

By Rich Weissman • July 25, 2019

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LG Display looks to diversify suppliers over South Korea-Japan trade spat

The company's CFO said it will prepare to ensure uninterrupted sourcing in the short term and diversify its sourcing channels in the long term. 

By Matt Leonard • July 25, 2019

Caterpillar paid $70M in tariffs last quarter

The OEM reported higher manufacturing costs and some customers treading cautiously on large capital expenditures. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 25, 2019

Hasbro warehousing costs up as it plans for tariffs

Even though no new tariffs were enacted on Hasbro's products, planning and risk mitigation led to greater expenses for the brand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2019

Harley-Davidson avoids massive EU tariff hike

Had the EU import tariff been approved at 31% and increased to 56% in 2021 as planned, it could have been a poison pill.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 24, 2019

Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?

Consumer textile waste may be the larger problem, but the pre-consumer supply chain has wasteful practices built in to the way garments are designed and produced.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

Alibaba brings e-commerce platform to US businesses

As the Chinese e-commerce giant chases Amazon into the B2B market, it hopes to connect U.S. suppliers to the world.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 23, 2019

83% of fashion companies plan to reduce China sourcing

A new U.S. Fashion Industry Association report reveals sourcing costs and trade protectionism as top businesses challenges for this year. 

By Morgan Forde • July 22, 2019

Deliveroo will now buy and deliver ingredients to restaurants

The U.K.-based company claims its program, which procures food supplies on behalf of multiple eateries, can save small operators up to 40%.  

By Julie Littman • July 19, 2019

SAP extends hardware deal with Intel as part of broader partnership push

The Intel partnership could mean a smoother transition for users looking to deploy SAP's ERP software.

By Roberto Torres • July 19, 2019

Technology helps find new suppliers, but it's not the be-all and end-all

Buyers can benefit from using technology in highly saturated vendor markets, freeing up time for negotiation and spend management.

By Jen A. Miller • July 18, 2019

77% of procurement professionals expect a recession by 2021

Survey respondents fear a recession could lead to budget cuts, layoffs in their departments and the loss of suppliers and contract partners.

By Morgan Forde • July 18, 2019

Toyota to partner with world's largest electric car battery supplier

The partnership will help Toyota secure supply in an increasingly competitive race to scale up EV production in the next five to 10 years.

By Morgan Forde • July 17, 2019

77% of suppliers lack deforestation commitments

Investors and procurement organizations should be concerned that crucial commodities may be in jeopardy as deforestation advances.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019

5 steps to successful supplier negotiations

While strong supplier relationships have proven beneficial to the buyer and seller, these relationships are not a replacement for active and ongoing negotiation.

By Rich Weissman • July 11, 2019

Report: Reverse auctions on the rise among younger procurement professionals

Modern reverse auction platforms can provide visibility into suppliers beyond their bid amount and offer benefits like cost savings, reduced negotiation times and price testing the market.

By Morgan Forde • July 11, 2019

Reshoring index down 3rd year in a row

Manufacturers aren't coming back to the U.S., preferring instead to diversify to other lower-cost manufacturing countries, according to a report from A.T. Kearney.

By Morgan Forde • July 10, 2019

Textile sourcing from India, South Korea grows with trade war underway

Sourcing from China went up also, but large jumps in other countries are likely signs of buyers seeking alternative supply sources to avoid tariffs. 

By Matt Leonard • July 10, 2019

Publix updates sourcing standards for sustainable seafood

For fisheries that don’t meet the standards, Publix will work with the supplier to sponsor sustainability efforts through its Fishery Improvement Project.

By Krishna Thakker • July 10, 2019

Long-term contracts leave US pork suppliers out of tariff aid

Many American producers will see no benefit from a government purchase contract since the affected farmers already have long-term contracts with JBS, the processor that won the bid.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 9, 2019

Report: Volkswagen pursues joint ventures with suppliers to secure EV production

Automakers looking to transition to electric vehicles face challenges sourcing lithium and cobalt needed to produce a sufficient quantity of batteries.

By Morgan Forde • July 9, 2019

Nestlé launches open blockchain pilot to track milk

The food company announced a commitment to pursuing a fully transparent supply chain in February and cites its partnership with OpenSC as a means of publicly verifying its progress.

By Morgan Forde • July 3, 2019

US proposes tariffs on $4B EU imports

The latest duties comprise a supplemental list, adding on to tariffs proposed in April on $21 billion worth of goods, covering several food products and whiskey.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2019

Trump: US won't impose tariffs on $300B Chinese goods 'for the time being'

China and the U.S. will resume negotiations and avoid a further escalation of the trade war "for at least the time being," Trump said.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 29, 2019