Short takes: What the CVS-Aetna merger means for healthcare supply chains

If the merger successfully passes antitrust reviews, it could seriously disrupt healthcare procurement.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 7, 2017

Is grocery e-commerce just hype, or a supply chain disruptor?

E-commerce for groceries caught on in 2017, but is that because of the buzz around the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, or are we truly on the verge of transformation?

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 5, 2017

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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

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2017

The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017

Apple aims to design its own iPhone chips

Apple joins other big companies in the new trend toward in-house production and carefully supervised supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 4, 2017

The top 10 supply chain stories of 2017

Over the course of the year, we sought out news stories that revealed emerging trends in each aspect of the supply chain. Here's a list of the best stories, per topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2017

Japanese textile company admits faked quality data on car tire materials

A recent string of mistakes undermines half a century of Japan's work in building public trust in the quality of their manufacturing.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 30, 2017

The next spike in 3-D printing activity is due by 2018

Layer by layer, additive manufacturing is expanding into high-end manufacturing. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 20, 2017

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

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