How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season

Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2023

Major toilet paper makers are failing on sustainable fiber sourcing, NRDC says

The environmental organization handed out 29 “F” scores to brands that draw most or all of their materials from forests.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 2, 2023

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical uncertainty and labor tensions. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Only 38% of businesses are tracking Scope 3 emissions: IBM report

Greenhouse gases in supply chains represent the largest source of most industries’ carbon footprint, but many firms are just beginning to account for them.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2023

Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce

The 131 job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle. 

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023

‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2023

Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands

For now, the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle. But that could worsen if workers at other plants strike.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2023

How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season

Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 22, 2023

Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions

The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 21, 2023

UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption

Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the Union’s work stoppage.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023

Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls

DPR Construction's Kali Bonnell said they are seeing long lead times for transformers, generators and select wiring and tubing.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 20, 2023

More than 300 Apple suppliers have committed to clean energy

The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2023

Thriving through disruption: How purchasing agility can increase revenue and boost resilience

The most challenging disruptions can’t be predicted, but agile businesses can be prepared.

Sept. 18, 2023

RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy

The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2023

$1.7B in shipments detained by US under forced labor law: report

Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were electronics, apparel, footwear and textiles.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023

Drug Supply Chain Security Act enforcement delayed until 2024

The extension aims to help healthcare supply chain partners develop and refine their systems for electronic data sharing.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 12, 2023

7 focus areas for negotiating procurement contracts

Reviewing clauses and KPI disclosures can help procurement managers minimize supply chain risks.

By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 7, 2023

Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand circular battery supply chain in US

The startup says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023

Industry leaders react to West Coast ports contract ratification

Port leaders and government officials expressed relief at the approval of a six-year deal.

By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza • Updated Sept. 7, 2023

Norfolk Southern says train backlog recovery may take weeks

The railroad reported that a defect in its vendor software caused its systems to become unresponsive.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 1, 2023

ILWU ratifies 6-year contract

Approval of the contract ends more than a year of uncertainty surrounding West Coast ports and fears of a possible strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2023

Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

Procurement changes can reduce supplier emissions

Shrinking Scope 3 footprints can create broad-based change across a supply chain, sustainability leaders AstraZeneca and Philips said in a recent webinar.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023

Onshoring semiconductor production to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.

As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP. 

By Michelle No • Aug. 24, 2023

Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions

Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 23, 2023

WTO backs US in challenge of China’s retaliatory tariffs

The ruling sided with Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, calling China's move against agricultural products "inconsistent" with an existing trade deal. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2023