Fashion brands face petition for supply chain transparency, but at what cost?

Forever 21, Armani and Walmart received a petition for more transparency from 70,000 consumers this week, but the need to maintain a competitive advantage could complicate the brands' efforts.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 12, 2018

The fight against human trafficking begins with sourcing

Technology enables managers to identify forced labor deep within their supply chains in order to pursue "procurement with purpose."

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2018

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

As biopharma supply chains streamline, companies consolidate

EY's report details big changes — including the return of the "mega-merger" — coming to pharmaceutical companies and their supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 10, 2018

Gartner: AI and B2B marketplaces will dominate procurement

The research firm says procurement will become largely automated in 2018 thanks to AI, virtual assistants and chatbots.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 9, 2018

Whole Foods hits suppliers with in-store merchandising fees

The retailer now requires companies to schedule demos and inventory checks with a third party, and has begun charging for a new management program that oversees this effort. 

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2018

CA garment factories owe workers $1.6M for labor violations

Industry workers are suffering as companies refuse to let go of the "low cost at all costs" model. 

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 5, 2018

China, US nonprofits launch a Green Supply Chain Map

Target, Gap and Inditex all joined in on the NRDC-IPE initiative to publish real-time sustainability data on the brands' suppliers in China.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 5, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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