Amazon in pilot with big Midwest hospital system

The news comes weeks after Amazon said it will partner with J.P. Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway to tackle healthcare costs at their businesses. 

By Jeff Byers • Feb. 13, 2018

Walgreens considers acquiring drug distributor Amerisource

A successful deal would give the retailer greater control over its drug supply chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 13, 2018

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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H&M back to supply chain drawing board to bolster lagging sales

While the retailer's commitment to supply chain improvement is a positive sign, the company remains reactive — instead of proactive — to the changing business environment. 

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 8, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts to remove foam cups from supply chain by 2020

The company plans to replace the polystyrene foam cups with double-walled paper ones, beginning this spring. 

By Cody Boteler • Feb. 8, 2018

APICS: Costing accuracy within supply chains must improve

For the most successful savings plans — especially in procurement departments — companies need a top-down approach initiated by senior management.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2018

Carillion's liquidation reveals the dangers of shared sourcing

The collapse of construction giant Carillion could be the first in a string of financial woes for the industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 8, 2018

Drug distributors join movement to mitigate opioid crisis

The newly formed coalition, Allied Against Opioid Abuse, includes distributors, care providers and pharmacists who seek to stem opioid abuse.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 7, 2018

Whole Foods' supply chain nightmare

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the recently acquired grocer. 

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2018

Supply chain's path to the top starts with leadership

Today’s company needs a worker with advanced management skills, capable of bringing different departments together to achieve supply chain goals.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2018

Volkswagen supplier negotiating with DOJ in emissions scandal

The German automaker has agreed to pay over $20 billion in settlements, but its supplier says it has limited resources for any financial penalties. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 6, 2018

Supply and demand still rule supply chains

Foundational principles of economics and government data help supply chain managers make decisions. 

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 5, 2018

Hershey joins sustainable growing practices initiative

Chocolatiers must protect their cocoa sources and those that farm them or risk shortages, unstable supply chains and customer dissatisfaction.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 5, 2018

Walmart, Disney back anti-slavery technology startup

Technology can make a difference in rooting out slavery, but only if it starts with wholly accurate data.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 2, 2018

Baxter will import IV saline bags from Mexico in wake of supplier difficulties

Hurricane Maria annihilated Puerto Rico's supply chains, making procurement of necessary health suppliers nearly impossible.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 1, 2018

Technology levels the playing field for different sized companies

Large suppliers as well as "mom and pop" ones are embracing cloud-based ERP software.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 1, 2018

Walmart will tighten on-time, in-full enforcement in April

The retailer began phasing in the new OTIF policy last year, but it hopes large suppliers can reach 85% compliance in a few months.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2018

Honda, Nestle, Microsoft among companies recognized for sustainability

Environmental platform CDP named 58 companies for their efforts in reducing emissions and lowering environmental risks. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2018

Restaurants have a beef with meat supplier after food hygiene violations

With food suppliers facing intense pressures to maintain low pricing and strict adherence to delivery schedules, some hygiene related steps my be forgotten — or skipped.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 30, 2018

Slow progress yields hope at the end of NAFTA round 6

The U.S. Trade Representative said the U.S. is committed to moving forward with the "important agreement" but hopes talks will accelerate soon.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2018

Retailers caught red-handed selling real fur labeled 'faux'

Companies have promised to "clean up" their supply chains as a result of a recent investigation.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 24, 2018

Labor and health violations rampant at Apple supplier in China

The technology giant's issues stem from its desire to keep profits high and labor costs low, according to China Labor Watch. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2018

Round 6: It's now or never for NAFTA

This week could very well determine whether NAFTA lives, dies or — as one outlet put it — is zombified, but the real bellwether will come in March.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 22, 2018

Mondelez, Ghana partner to reduce cocoa supply chain emissions

The food manufacturer will map land usage, improve farmer financing and introduce "climate-smart" practices to boost cocoa yield without raising emissions.

By Andy Burt • Jan. 19, 2018

Cargill gives peas a chance through investment in Minnesota protein supplier

Puris said it plans to use the investment to add a second production plant and to leverage the commodity trader's market reach to expand its global operations.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2018

The UK's 25-year Green Brexit plan shows supply chains' potential

The Green Brexit plan seeks to take advantage of the upcoming shift in supply chains to emphasize responsible sourcing of natural resources.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 12, 2018