Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits

White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 4, 2019

Adidas' 'supply chain shortages' offer a cautionary tale

While it's not clear exactly what internal dynamics caused the shortage, experts agree agility and data management can help supply chains avoid the same fate as Adidas. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 3, 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

IMO 2020 could cause M&A uptick among carriers

Drewry posits carriers may seek to consolidate to achieve greater price stability, especially as scrubber cost and fuel markets make for much more unpredictable waters in the months and even years to come.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 3, 2019

Chemical company revives 'stale' operations with SAP implementation

Old World Industries recently transitioned from a manual procurement and fulfillment processes to a more digitized operation.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 3, 2019

Protesters call for Wendy's to end use of unnecessary antibiotics in beef supply chain

U.S. PIRG said the restaurant chain has a chance to differentiate itself, but Wendy's will likely not be alone for long in efforts to remove medically unnecessary antibiotics from its beef supply.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 1, 2019

H&M pledges 100% sustainable cotton by 2020

The commitment to recycled or sustainably-produced cotton is part of a larger plan to convert to recycled or sustainable materials exclusively by 2030. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 1, 2019

Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals

This marks the first time Target has taken its entire supply chain, which represents 96% of Target's total emissions, into account when calculating total greenhouse gas emissions.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Fuel prices may rise amid crop loss from Midwest flooding

Nebraska is the third-largest producer of corn in the country and second in ethanol production. An estimated 13% of U.S. ethanol supply is affected by flooding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Mars discloses tier 2 cocoa suppliers in step toward supply chain transparency

Publicizing suppliers, along with other recent moves, backs up Mars' Cocoa for Generations plan, which has the aim of attaining a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain by 2025. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Nov. 12, 2020

Procurement, seeking respect, may be looking for a seat at the wrong table

Respect from senior management is critical, but it may be unhelpful when dealing with suppliers.

By Rich Weissman • March 25, 2019

Slow progress prompts new thinking around deforestation in palm oil supply chains

Companies with expressed goals for ridding their palm oil supply chains of deforestation are learning that quick fixes aren't going to cut it. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019

Alibaba platform adds procurement, fulfillment services

The new initiatives, coupled with recent logistics acquisitions, offer an advantage to international brands that see potential in the Chinese market but are unsure how best to target consumers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 22, 2019

Williams-Sonoma shifts sourcing to plan for 25% tariffs

The question remains what impact planning for a tariff increase will have on the balance sheet this time next year.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019

Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial

The innovation will allow customers to scan their packaged coffee with their phones to learn about its origin and journey to store, a move that could brighten the chain's brand halo. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 21, 2019

Flooding halts railroads, cripples agriculture along Missouri River

After a harsh winter, this disaster is essentially adding up to an entire first quarter deflated by supply chain disruptions for the area. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019

Digital transformation behind in procurement

The rise of analytics has affected every link of the supply chain, but procurement is late to the party. And even with gains in analytics and digital transformation, the discipline still is lagging in other areas.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 21, 2019

H&M to phase out cashmere amid sustainability push

The fast-fashion retailer is dropping the luxe fabric until its supply chain meets the company's environmental and animal welfare standards. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2019

Counterfeit goods total $509B, 3.3% of global trade and growing

The e-commerce boom has created a greater circulation of small parcels — a "growing conduit for counterfeit goods," according to the OECD. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 19, 2019

Yum Brands works on science-based carbon emissions reduction targets

If Yum makes a commitment and sets emissions reduction targets in the Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, it would become the second restaurant group do so.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 19, 2019

Suppliers and buyers clash over tomato trade policy change

The U.S. plans to withdraw from an agreement that set minimum prices for imported Mexican tomatoes and resume an investigation into Mexican tomato dumping.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 18, 2019

Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation

The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.

By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019

Primark debuts denim jeans made from organic cotton

While the upside of sourcing organic cotton by a fast fashion brand is clear, the effort doesn't erase the many ethical issues associated.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 14, 2019

Parliament votes in favor of Brexit extension

The British Parliament voted yesterday against a "no-deal" Brexit. Now the problem is finding an alternative. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 14, 2019

Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain

Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select beef products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a DNA test. 

By Matt Leonard • March 14, 2019

Supply chain issues hinder growth at Adidas

The company expects 3-4% growth in the first half of the year, followed by a rebound in supply, leading to higher growth in the second half. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 14, 2019