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

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

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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

4 technologies for a more agile procurement process

For some organizations, agile procurement represents a completely new way of thinking. Technology can help ease the transition. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019

FreshDirect to source chicken from Blue Apron co-founder's new company

This is the first distribution deal for Arkansas-based Cooks Venture, which launched last month and focuses on regenerative agriculture.

By Lauren Manning • May 2, 2019

Mondelez pledges to source all cocoa through its sustainability program by 2025

Currently, 43% of the company's cocoa meets the standards under its Cocoa Life program, which seeks to reduce deforestation and child labor but lacks a commitment to a 100% deforestation-free supply chain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019

Amazon makes blockchain service platform generally available

Supply chain applications, including sourcing traceability and reverse logistics, are among the first uses of Amazon's offering.

By Matt Leonard • May 2, 2019

Nestlé now meeting 77% of its zero-deforestation goal

The company is using satellite imagery to track its impact on the supply chain, with a current focus on palm oil production.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 1, 2019