OEM-supplier relationships slump in 2018

If supplier relations aren't a priority, profit margins and competitiveness may decrease while supply chain risk increases.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 16, 2018

The world's most resilient countries rely on great infrastructure

How quickly countries can rebuild after a natural disaster is an important factor in sourcing decisions. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2018

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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

Walmart sourcing executive lands at Target

William Foudy has more than 25 years of experience in the sourcing industry and has led international teams for brands including Adidas and Nike.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2018

Tech's benefits for procurement are endless, but useless without baseline data

Procurement leaders' frequent interactions with suppliers can help them gather external data needed for their companies to innovate.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 15, 2018

Supplier competition heats up as retailers focus on speed and precision

Suppliers and manufacturers must adopt retailer tactics to improve their own supply chains or else lose business.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018

Wrangler invests in soil health to improve supply chain

Water availability constrains the world's cotton supply, so Wrangler is working with suppliers to use soil more efficiently.

By Edwin Lopez • May 14, 2018

4 takeaways from ISM 2018

Technology and mitigating supply chain disruptions are top of mind for many procurement professionals.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2018

Fire at Ford suppliers plant disrupts best-selling F-150, temporary layoffs expected

Supply chain risk is anything that disrupts continuity of supply, and a disruption in a tightly attuned chain can have massive ripple effects.

By Rich Weissman • May 10, 2018

EpiPen shortage tied to Pfizer manufacturing issues

Problems at a manufacturing facility led to defective devices of a critical emergency treatment for allergic reactions. 

By Lisa LaMotta • May 9, 2018

Payments through Outlook could revolutionize procurement

Automatic payments could help companies pay suppliers on time (and vice versa) and maintain a positive cash flow.

By Rich Weissman • May 9, 2018

Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain

The marketing deal could redefine the two companies' distribution networks and the procurement process behind them.

By Rich Weissman • May 8, 2018

12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018

Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2018

Round 9: The final NAFTA countdown

After a full month of talks, negotiators are racing to get a new deal up for votes during both the U.S. and Mexico's lame duck legislative sessions.

By Edwin Lopez • May 7, 2018

Crab industry labor shortage upsets supply chain

Agricultural businesses such as the crabbing industry that depend on seasonal labor to meet harvest targets have been feeling the pinch of labor shortage.

By Rich Weissman • May 7, 2018

Hotels swap tiny shampoo bottles for bulk dispensers to cut costs

While the move may cause some supply chain disruption, hotels are convinced the move will improve quality, customer service and cost savings.

By Rich Weissman • May 3, 2018

US delays steel, aluminum tariffs until June

President Trump announced negotiations would continue with Mexico, Canada and the EU but granted Brazil, Argentina and Australia permanent exemptions.

By Edwin Lopez • May 1, 2018

Bee population decline not so sweet for food supply chains

Pollinators act as suppliers performing a service in the value chain, and their loss hurts supply of raw materials. 

By Rich Weissman • April 30, 2018

Sustainable cocoa promises have been empty

A new report finds the cocoa industry's commitment to responsible sourcing has had little impact over the past decade.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 26, 2018

Dior and Nine West rank '0' on supply chain transparency index

Consumer interest in socially conscious movements is driving many companies to rethink their sourcing decisions. 

By Rich Weissman • April 26, 2018

Suppliers raising steel prices up to 10% amid tariff uncertainty

If U.S. steel manufacturers are unable to meet increased demand, steel prices could rise even further. 

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2018

Walmart's improved social responsibility efforts begin with supply chain

The retailer invests in programs to help train farmers at the supplier level and eliminate unethical labor practices. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 25, 2018

Automation and AI are the 'next big things' for procurement

A survey from SAP Ariba finds a majority of procurement leaders believe digital transformation will impact supply chains, but very few have highly automated systems. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 24, 2018

As India, China drug industries mature, FDA scrutiny an overhang

Rising numbers of warning letters have put production quality in focus, just as both countries turn further toward novel drug R&D. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 23, 2018

Top challenges facing drug supply chains

Issues like compliance and cold-chain shipping are just two of the hurdles that medicines have to overcome when getting from manufacturers to patients. 

By Ned Pagliarulo , Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018

P&G pledges 100% renewable energy at its plants

The company's sustainability goals also include halving greenhouse gas emissions and sourcing more water from circular sources. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 17, 2018