I am a vendor defender — and proud

In a daily meeting at my manufacturing company, I received an unintended compliment that ended up defining my career.

By Rich Weissman • May 23, 2019

Bangladesh factory oversight to transition to new council, prompting union concerns

Some union members worry this new agreement will put too much power in the hands of factory owners and result in more of the safety issues the Accord was initially created to avoid.

By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019

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Inventory Management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Kohl's prepares for diminishing gross margins amid tariff hike

CEO Michelle Gass described the situation as "fluid," encapsulating the near-universal struggle for retailers importing products from China — the lack of certainty in the trade landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 22, 2019

Nike, Adidas and others call on Trump to remove footwear from tariff list

In an open letter posted by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, footwear brands called tranche four tariffs "catastrophic" and estimated a $7 billion annual impact on consumers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019

LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods

The move comes as more consumers turn to resale for authentic, high-end goods at affordable prices.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2019

US lifts steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and 10% on aluminum, in place since March 2018, were major barriers to the ratification of the United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA).

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated May 17, 2019

Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs

China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.

By Morgan Forde • May 16, 2019

Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers

"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019

Chemical suppliers take hits from both sides of the trade war

Chemicals produced in the U.S. suffer from higher cost of materials imported from China and the shrinking Chinese export market due to retaliatory tariffs.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019

Macy's: Tariff tranche 4 is 'the big one'

The retailer has worked for years to move production of private label goods out of China, but the country remains "an important piece of our overall mix," CEO Jeff Gennette said 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019

Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list

Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%. 

By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019

In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose

Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2019

As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains

Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without "teething problems" as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.

By Craig Guillot • May 14, 2019

US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B

The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2019

Starbucks secures $1B sustainability bond

The coffee chain's third and largest sustainability fund will support its efforts to ethically source coffee as well as build 10,000 green stores globally by 2025.

By Alicia Kelso • May 14, 2019

Trade war escalates: China, US to raise tariffs

Implementing tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods would affect nearly every industry that imports anything from China, from a small component to a finished product. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 13, 2019

Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect

The president suggested businesses "go to a new source" and repeated a previous threat to add 25% tariffs to another $325 billion of Chinese imports.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 10, 2019

Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs

Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments. 

By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019

Kraft Heinz under investigation related to procurement 'misconduct'

Kraft Heinz's bonus structure incentivized procurement and operations teams to show the highest possible cost savings, according to CNBC citing sources familiar with the matter.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 9, 2019

Seeing through the tiers: The importance of visibility in supply chains

Consumers are ramping up the pressure on procurement professionals to provide a view of the whole chain.

By Matt Leonard • May 9, 2019

Survey: Supply chain professionals averaged 4% salary bump in 2018

The rise may indicate a smaller pool of qualified workers, wherein demand for labor has far outstripped supply. 

By Matt Leonard • May 9, 2019

Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track

In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.

By Matt Leonard • May 8, 2019

Beef industry debuts sustainability framework

The plan lays out indicators for individual operations to assess water and land resources, animal and employee safety and well-being, efficiency and yield, and air and greenhouse gas emissions.

By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2019

US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday

Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019

Tesla's long-term production pace threatened by mineral shortages

Demand for copper is on the rise now that common smart devices, like responsive thermostats and voice-activated home devices, require the mineral.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 3, 2019