USPS leans on multicloud strategy to meet coronavirus test kit demand

The Postal Service's feat required six surface transfer centers and a website that could withstand a massive traffic surge.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 10, 2022

Sustainable packaging goals challenged by supply chain realities

As CPGs set targets to cut virgin plastic use, chaotic forces like the pandemic, poor weather and war complicate the timeline.

By Samantha Oller • June 9, 2022

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

GE normalizes Shanghai contrast dye production, easing medical supply constraints

Production had come to a standstill amid local lockdowns, forcing U.S. physicians to postpone nonemergency tests.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 9, 2022

Monster leans on US sourcing to lower freight costs

The beverage maker had imported more aluminum cans last year to meet demand, but it came at a cost.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 6, 2022

Walmart warehouse fire in Indiana 'put a strain on our system': CEO

Losing one of its biggest distribution centers forced the retailer to reroute orders in Q1, affecting its e-commerce operations.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2022

How an infant formula plant shutdown unraveled into a national crisis

A timeline shows how safety issues at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan led to inventory shortfalls nationwide.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 23, 2022

Stephen Lyons will be the next US port envoy

The retired general of the U.S. Transportation Command will replace John Porcari as the officer in charge of easing freight bottlenecks.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2022

'Ripple effect': How Shanghai's lockdown is dampening Port of Oakland volumes

Fewer ships called at the Port of Oakland than last year as delays in China led carriers to shift schedules.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 27, 2022

Target sees profit hit from fuel costs, excess bulky inventory

Despite higher costs, the retailer is taking a selective approach to price hikes.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 27, 2022

5 ways to lower supplier costs in an inflationary environment

Supply pressures provide a golden opportunity to separate price from cost.

By Rich Weissman • May 26, 2022

'A lot of room for improvement': Lithium-ion battery makers explore better recycling amid supply woes

The Russia-Ukraine war and booming EV demand are contributing to surging battery commodity prices. 

By Katie Pyzyk • May 25, 2022

Crop diversity, resiliency needed to prevent next global food crisis: report

An overreliance on staple crops is partly responsible for huge price spikes following the Ukraine invasion, according to IPES-Food.

By Samantha Oller • May 17, 2022

Rising fats and oil prices have Colgate-Palmolive looking to mitigate costs

The costs of fats and oils have doubled since 2020, and will continue to rise according to executives.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 12, 2022

Tootsie Roll could pause production lines due to delayed supplier deliveries

Ingredients and packaging suppliers have failed to meet promised delivery dates due to rail and truck constraints, the candy manufacturer said.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 11, 2022

With chip supply tight, trade group says White House should prioritize medtech

Medical device companies are competing with consumer electronic companies, automakers and other businesses for limited stocks, AdvaMed says.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 10, 2022

ERP implementation woes cost J&J Snack Foods estimated $20M

Despite the headwinds, J&J's CEO called the transition "the largest and most necessary change required to strengthen our supply chain."

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 10, 2022

Shanghai airport sees two-thirds capacity drop following COVID-19 lockdowns

Export volume has shifted to North China, but airports have encountered backlogs "and rates have increased a lot," said Crane Worldwide Logistics.

By Max Garland • May 9, 2022

West Coast port labor talks are taking place. Here's what's at stake.

Officials from both parties have made it clear they aim to avoid disruption, but the talks will cover some difficult ground.

By Edwin Lopez • May 9, 2022

Tempur Sealy diversifies sourcing to mitigate risk from China lockdowns

The mattress company also shored up its inventory in order to keep delivery times in line with retailers' expectations.

By Kate Magill • May 5, 2022

PPG cleared to reopen 6 facilities closed by China lockdowns

The company expects lockdowns to ease this month, alleviating operational and logistical challenges.

By Kate Magill • May 4, 2022

Furniture retailers forge new supply chain practices as backlogs, delays prevail

Improved inventory management is just one practice — executives are also looking at new sourcing destinations to mitigate risk.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 25, 2022

6 sourcing strategies for reshoring and nearshoring

Companies looking to gain greater control and minimize disruptions are turning to domestic supply chains. Here's what to consider first.

By Rich Weissman • April 21, 2022

Lamb Weston slows production lines after poor potato harvest

The company's primary growing regions in the Pacific Northwest encountered extreme summer heat, resulting in fewer, lower-quality potatoes.

By Max Garland • April 19, 2022

'Broad-based price increases' trigger construction inflation alert

Price surges in diesel and other materials are being felt from the basements of skyscrapers all the way up to their highest floors.

By Joe Bousquin • April 19, 2022

'One thing after another': More disruption looms over semiconductor market

Adequate coolant, neon and argon supply are the next concerns for chip production, experts said.

By Colin Campbell • April 14, 2022