Late supplier payments lead to low performance, higher costs

Delayed payments yield poor supplier performance, damage relationships and cause more disruptions than any other identified risk.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 17, 2017

Round 5: US loses NAFTA leverage with rise of new TPP

The longest round of NAFTA talks yet kicks off days after a new Trans-Pacific Partnership excluding the U.S. was announced.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2017

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Packaging company sues producers over use of product to extend produce shelf life

B&G and Alpine Fresh are among food companies named in Windham Packaging's litigation, which claims its competitors are using its breathable solution without paying for it.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 15, 2017

How data can help build a sustainable supply chain

Specialized apps and software are just a few tools procurement professionals can use to develop more sustainable supply chains.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 15, 2017

ScanTrust receives funding to add QR codes to supply chains

The tech startup just nabbed $4.2 million in funding from Credit Suisse to implement supply chain QR codes and crack down on counterfeit goods and parts.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 15, 2017

Talent shortage is reducing contractor availability

ISN surveyed 204 decision makers at 161 companies to evaluate how an industry-wide talent shortage is affecting outsourcing decisions.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 14, 2017

Boeing plans to eliminate contractors to streamline supply chain

The company seeks to eliminate silos and antiquated legacy systems within its supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 13, 2017

Ports to spend more on cybersecurity as digital investments rise

Automated ports are the future of the freight industry, but recent events show greater efficiency requires better cybersecurity spend.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

3 steps to reap the benefits of digital procurement

Digital processes are subtly making inroads in pretty much everything we do, and procurement is no exception.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 9, 2017

Cargill launches a traceable turkey program ahead of Thanksgiving

The protein giant is leveraging blockchain technology to tell consumers where their holiday bird was raised.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 8, 2017

UK buyers, suppliers face the costs of Brexit

A CIPS survey found 25% of large businesses have already spent more than $100,000 redesigning their supply chains as they anticipate trade disruption.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 7, 2017

Facing supply chain delays, Tesla forces redesign of key part

In a letter to investors, Tesla blamed its production issues on a battery made at its Nevada Gigafactory before taking design matters into its own hands.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 7, 2017

Under Armour faces losses after ERP update

Despite disappointing Q3 data, the company expects to regain lost ground after adjusting to the new system.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 6, 2017

Digital procurement is exploding in the supply chain

Digital spend nearly reached $1 trillion on SAP Ariba's platform in 2017 as old-school grocers adapt to the latest trend.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 3, 2017

What companies can learn from McCormick's procurement strategy

When the spice company shifted from a regional procurement method to a centralized one, they slashed costs and increased efficiency.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 30, 2017

SAP Ariba offers new procurement tech

Procurement technology is becoming a dominant force in supply chain management with a new offering from SAP Ariba.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 25, 2017

Cognitive software: The next standard for supply chain tech

Five years from now, supply chains will be operated without guesswork. That journey begins today.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 25, 2017

Procurement's next leaders share a few key traits

A recent Procurious survey found an industry leader is defined more by his or her attitude rather than generational status or skill level.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 24, 2017

Is supply chain management a 'big company' game?

This week's Influencers Roundtable debates whether smaller businesses can develop tech-savvy supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 23, 2017

Kobe Steel's quality scandal is an age-old supply chain tale

The pressure to reduce costs has sparked a race to the bottom, and we have no one to blame but ourselves.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 20, 2017

6 supply chain levers can boost the bottom line

Once supply chain managers understand how their work affects EBITDA and net working capital, they can help a company free up millions in cash, Sandra Jessop told attendees at APICS 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2017

Bon-Ton suppliers reportedly pulling back

Some of the struggling retailer's vendors are asking for better financial terms as they try to protect themselves from the possibility of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 17, 2017

Challenged by craft brewers, Heineken shifts S&OP strategy

The brewer will plan supply and demand needs at the country level, seeking greater flexibility and up to 15% lower inventory costs.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 17, 2017

What drives supply chain innovation?

I recently heard "innovation" had lost its meaning from corporate overuse, but after hearing influencer feedback, it sounds like that's really because it's the new normal.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2017

Round 4: Will NAFTA talks end on time?

A two-day extension of the latest negotiating round leaves doubts as to whether the talks are on track.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 11, 2017