Apple pledges to treat Congolese cobalt as a conflict mineral amid reports of child labor

The choice followed a Sky News report that child labor was also rampant in the artisanal mines Apple turned to after similar reports last year.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

Talent wars: Why the supply chain is the new pathway to CEO

The CEOs of Lego and Apple are but a few examples of supply chain managers who have risen the ranks of their companies.

By Shariq Mansoor • March 1, 2017

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Takata airbag scheme: A $1B case of supplier fraud

Supply chain managers are hardened to cases of supplier misconduct, but don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Rich Weissman • March 1, 2017

Diversity sourcing enhances value in global chain

A new report found diverse suppliers often exceeded expectations, and 40% of surveyed companies intend to expand their programs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 1, 2017

Teamsters, XPO CEO clash at TPM conference

Unionized workers protested XPO Logistics' driver classification and compensation practices.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 28, 2017

Procurement is not just about the savings

Many procurement departments feel pressured to reduce costs, but other business strategies may be better for driving value to the company.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 24, 2017

Cost-reduction priorities hamper procurement's evolution

CPOs enter the C-Suite with big ideas to modernize the practice, but are unable to secure investments in talent and other areas due to competing priorities.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Rich Weissman • Feb. 17, 2017

Why are there so few women in procurement?

More than 20% of the manufacturing, transportation and retail workforce is made up of women, yet only 7% of procurement leaders are female. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 16, 2017

Millennials are the key to stemming future manufacturing talent shortage

Educators are being equipped with new cinematic tools to generate interest in the manufacturing industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 14, 2017

Report: Value of sustainability rises for manufacturing and retail

Sustainability payoff is valuable though gradual implementation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017

Report: Transparent and sustainable supply chains are not built in a day

Moving toward sustainability can be a long process. Consistently working with suppliers will help speed it up.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 10, 2017

Drewry begins evaluating the shipping industry's credit

The maritime sector relies heavily on debt capital for financing, so evaluating it may provide greater insights into carriers' financial risk.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2017

Manufacturer-distributor partnership is critical for successful business

As the number of supply chain partners to choose from grows, a good relationship can make the difference between a long-term partnership and a failed venture.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 7, 2017

Are apprenticeships the solution to the supply chain talent gap?

The skills needed to succeed in a data-driven manufacturing world are changing, but the talent gap just keeps growing. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 3, 2017

4 steps to drive value from an ethical sourcing policy

Knowing a product violates sourcing policy is not enough to drive compliance nor impact.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 2, 2017

How to reduce food waste: Logistics, retail and manufacturing all play a part

Why change manufacturing practices to reduce waste if 50% of the new supply will not reach the point of sale?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 2, 2017

Target ups transparency policy, aims to root out harmful chemical ingredients by 2020

Having already endured one supply chain disaster within the past year, Target is taking definitive action to offer greater transparency, particularly in its health and wellness products.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2017

Supply chain manager ranks 18th in Glassdoor's 50 best US jobs

With the designation as a top 50 job, a perceived talent crisis and industry shifts, it is an exciting time to begin working in the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 30, 2017

Survey shows increased manufacturer-distributor tension in electrical industry

Negative supplier relations can negatively impact business, here's a few tips to get back on the right foot.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 27, 2017

Inventory management is vital for small businesses, too

Supply chain needs are often as complex for small businesses as they are for large companies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2017

Report: Only 22% of companies work with suppliers to reduce emissions

But the 89 companies that did managed to cut 434 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions last year, more than France's total carbon footprint in 2014.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2017

How enhancing supply chain scrutiny can help root out purposefully fraudulent products

A recent investigation into the electronics industry reveals some suppliers were purposefully injecting counterfeit goods into the value chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2017

Samsung reveals cause of Galaxy Note7 defects, unveils new quality control checklist

The defects were caused by quality problems overlooked by the company's primary and backup suppliers, which led the company to recall the product twice before halting production.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 23, 2017

Digitization to spur the next wave of supply chain management

Off the shelf solutions won't work for today's integrated supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 19, 2017

How Tesla worked with suppliers to scale production from hundreds to 50K

Once a small manufacturer unable to secure parts, Tesla is now convincing suppliers to move production nearby. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 18, 2017