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Cargill cuts ties with palm oil supplier over sustainability concerns
Guatemalan palm oil supplier REPSA faces allegations of environmental and human rights violations.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 4, 2018 -
37 state and local minimum-wage increases take effect nationwide
Minimum wage increases in 18 states and 19 cities are now in effect, with more set for later in the year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.
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Deep Dive
Was 2017 the year of the embattled supplier?
The customer may be king, but when change comes as quickly as it did in 2017, it can be hard to keep up.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017 -
Ford, Alibaba team up to explore online car sales
The partnership aims to meet shifting consumer demands in a tech-driven climate.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think
Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 21, 2017 -
World economies join together to enable e-commerce
The World Trade Organization's 11th Ministerial Conference concluded with a pledge to facilitate e-commerce and ease access to new markets worldwide.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Canada Drugs' US subsidiaries plead guilty to counterfeit drugs charge
In the most recent example of drug supply chain failure, the companies will pay a $5 million fine and surrender their internet domain names.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Unilever taps into blockchain to manage tea supply chain
The company is using real-time data to dramatically reduce response times and quality control issues.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.
President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Small suppliers worry about Whole Foods' mainstream drift
Representatives with small manufacturers say they've noticed a shift toward conventional sourcing and promotions from the grocer, which they fear could hurt their ability to stay on store shelves.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Companies using analytics to stop supply chain fraud in its tracks
Buyers, sellers and all parties in between can be guilty of "bad behavior" in the supply chain.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 15, 2017 -
UK pledges $53.7M to end the 'global disgrace' of modern slavery
As commerce surges ahead during the holiday shopping season, supply chains are on heightened notice that lower costs may be due to human costs.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Opinion
What a Sears lawsuit against a supplier means for retailers
Sears' unusual move to take suppliers to court could have implications for other beleaguered retailers, writes David Banker and Keara Waldron of Lowenstein Sandler.
By David M. Banker, Esq, Keara Waldron, Esq • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Healthcare supply chains are shifting as cost pressures rise
Rising expenses are threatening the viability of traditional distribution methods, giving way to a wave of shifts as hospitals seek to maintain patient care while spending less.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can healthcare supply chains improve? Experts weigh in.
From supplier relations to distribution to inventory management, healthcare is seen as one of the greatest opportunities for supply chain improvement. Here's why.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How hospitals can turn cost-cutting drives into an advantage
Healthcare may be unique in its patient-centric focus, but the fundamentals of supply chains remain the same regardless of the industry.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
2 ways hospitals are taking control of their supply chain
Whether through just-in-time delivery or a consolidated service center, hospitals are turning to self-distribution models in order to cut costs.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2017 -
How the fashion supply chain could reduce carbon emissions
The fashion industry may be a culprit of high emissions, but some companies are already adjusting their supply chains to reduce them.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Short takes: What the CVS-Aetna merger means for healthcare supply chains
If the merger successfully passes antitrust reviews, it could seriously disrupt healthcare procurement.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is grocery e-commerce just hype, or a supply chain disruptor?
E-commerce for groceries caught on in 2017, but is that because of the buzz around the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, or are we truly on the verge of transformation?
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 5, 2017 -
Dive Awards
The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2017
The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Apple aims to design its own iPhone chips
Apple joins other big companies in the new trend toward in-house production and carefully supervised supply chains.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The top 10 supply chain stories of 2017
Over the course of the year, we sought out news stories that revealed emerging trends in each aspect of the supply chain. Here's a list of the best stories, per topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Japanese textile company admits faked quality data on car tire materials
A recent string of mistakes undermines half a century of Japan's work in building public trust in the quality of their manufacturing.
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 30, 2017 -
The next spike in 3-D printing activity is due by 2018
Layer by layer, additive manufacturing is expanding into high-end manufacturing.
By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 20, 2017