Only 1 in 10 companies report ethics KPIs

The findings from EcoVadis indicate companies are taking a reactive approach to fighting corruption. Are supply chain managers in a position to change that approach?

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 28, 2018

Gen Z, 'Pops' and the new supply chain workplace

As the number of generations in the workplace expands, baby boomers face the challenge of how to pass down supply chain wisdom to future generations.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 26, 2018

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Williams-Sonoma lays out 'aggressive plan' to mitigate China tariffs

CEO Laura Alber said the retailer is "lucky" to have a vertically integrated supply chain and close relationship with vendors, allowing it to make necessary adjustments to sourcing. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 21, 2018

Inflation: Supply chain managers' latest cost challenge

An integrated approach to cost management and resistance to price increases from suppliers could help businesses cope with economic risks. 

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 20, 2018

'It's not like industry': How food banks navigate the logistics of Thanksgiving

Food banks rely heavily on donations, making forecasting and distribution planning a challenge this time of year. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 20, 2018

Tariffs will increase medical supply chain costs by $160M, hospitals warn

In the letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the American Hospital Association warns tariffs will cause healthcare costs for consumers to rise.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 15, 2018

'Economic nationalism' is a growing challenge for manufacturers, survey says

The Brexit vote in the UK and the 'US administration’s policies reflecting a shift towards nationalism' are ranked right alongside natural disasters as supply chain disruptor in a new study. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018

Mondelez cuts ties with 12 palm oil suppliers, citing deforestation

The food giant recognizes a "gap" between its current palm oil supply chain state and its goal of 100% sustainability and transparency.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 13, 2018

Nestlé launches helpline to combat labor issues in palm oil supply chain

While palm oil offers greater yield and lower production costs, the industry is under fire for environmental and human rights concerns. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 9, 2018

Amid tariff rush, China's exports to US grow 13%

Analysts expect front-loading to continue through the end of the year, as U.S. businesses rush to import before tariffs rise to 25% in 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 9, 2018

CPG companies need close partnerships, clear ROI to 'win' in emerging markets

Far too often supply chain management is a passive participant in servicing the customer when they need to be an active one.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 8, 2018

US businesses paid 'unprecedented' $4.4B in tariffs in September

The figure represents a 54% year over year increase, despite import value rising by just 10%. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 7, 2018

Procurement and IT band together as digital initiatives grow

The two departments are increasingly sharing the task of sourcing new technology and adding touch points, according to a new survey.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 6, 2018

Tariffs push PriceSmart to shift distribution model

The big box retailer is opening a distribution center in Costa Rica, as Miami has become less cost efficient for importing goods from China.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 5, 2018

Tariffs threaten The Container Store's turnaround

The retailer says it is working to mitigate the impact of new tariffs on Chinese goods, which made up 37% of its products last year.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2018

US elections: Just another flawed supply chain?

If your supply chain ran an election, would everyone get to vote?

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018

A new pacific trade deal will enter force Dec. 30

The CPTPP includes 11 of the 13 countries that originally formed the Trans-Pacific Partnership, before the U.S. pulled out, and further promises to reshape supply chains in 2019.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2018

In latest bid to counter China, US blocks sales

The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday blocked U.S. companies from selling to Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit in an effort to counter intellectual property theft.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 31, 2018

First toilets, now engines: Aircraft supply chain can't keep pace with demand

The engines are just the latest holdup for an entire global industry struggling to keep up with unceasing demand.  

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 30, 2018

HP, Ikea join group organizing marine plastics supply chain

NextWave Plastics members commit to expanding sourcing of verified ocean-bound plastics from the countries hardest hit by marine plastic waste.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 29, 2018

Airbus hits snags with aircraft production, deliveries

In complex aviation supply chains, each link blames its suppliers for delays and OEMs can't seem to catch up. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 25, 2018

Amid trade war, companies ponder pivoting away from China

While large companies have the ability — and agility — to change their sourcing processes, smaller and less sophisticated companies face much greater disruption in recalibrating their supply chains.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 25, 2018

Sears owes these 7 suppliers — and many more — millions in payments

Vendors are reacting to Sears' bankruptcy filing through court motions, lawsuits and withholding of inventory, all of which could determine the fate of the floundering retailer.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 24, 2018

Suppliers challenge Sears on multiple fronts in Ch. 11

Vendors to the bankrupt retailer have sued, questioning its store liquidation plans and stopping shipments as Sears tries to reorganize. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2018

Alleged supplier bankruptcies renew suspicion that Tesla isn't paying up

A short-selling investor made public this past Friday her concerns that Tesla's supply chain is in serious trouble. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 23, 2018