4 tips to safeguard against corruption and theft in procurement

It doesn't take much for an unscrupulous supplier to take advantage of a naive planner, logistician or engineer to put companies in jeopardy.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 21, 2021

Companies lean on automation tech amid hiring crunch

Automation won't solve everything on its own, but it's part of the mix of strategies C-suite employers are using to meet their staffing needs.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 19, 2021

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Air cargo delays likely at Hong Kong terminal amid COVID-19 outbreak

The expected slowdown brings another challenge for shippers, who already face limited capacity and high spot rates trying to move freight from Asia into the U.S. for the holiday season.

By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2021

Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises

A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021

After years of ‘Made in China,’ supply chains consider alternatives

The change in tone from U.S.-based supply chains is not a mass exodus from China. Instead, it's an approach that embraces diversification. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2021

Steel prices soar as businesses rush to rebuild supply chains

The pandemic pushed more companies to stock up on products or reshore manufacturing. That's beginning to put a strain on raw materials.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021

7 ways to optimize budgets as transportation costs rise

Prolonged high prices force manufacturers and retailers to figure out how to make their budgets work. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 13, 2021

Walmart, UPS commit to use night hours at West Coast ports to smooth cargo flows

During a speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he envisioned the U.S. will eventually operate on a 24/7 supply chain schedule, and extended hours at ports is just the first step.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Lamb Weston passes on freight costs as rate inflation continues

Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.

By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021

Mars pledges net zero emissions by 2050 across its full value chain

The food giant is tying executive pay to climate action, and will challenge its more than 20,000 suppliers to set their own commitments.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 12, 2021

Major paint supplier looks to overcome resin shortages with new Texas facility

RPM International said it lost 300 production days after a February winter storm and an explosion at a major supplier led to shortages. Now, it's purchasing assets to add resilience.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2021

Cyber needs to be a part of supply chain risk management, federal agency says

The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides 9 tips for starting up a cyber supply chain risk management program.

By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2021

'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain

Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2021

Semiconductor shortage, lean inventories stifle memory chip demand

Micron, a memory chip maker, says its inventory is at its lowest level in years and its customers are also short on components.

By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021

Air cargo industry leaders target 10% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030

Scaling an alternative to crude oil has been highlighted as a critical piece in reducing emissions as shipper interest in sustainability grows.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2021

Climate change poses high risk to Nestlé, Campbell Soup supply chains

An investor group is asking the food companies to make their operations more resilient, warning they are "highly exposed" to climate risks.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 4, 2021

SEC asks companies to detail climate change's impact on operations

Businesses across a range of industries are being pressed for more information as the agency prepares a proposed rule on climate disclosure.  

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 27, 2021

Shortages have created a 'traffic jam' in construction: Lennar

A lack of labor and items, including vinyl siding and wood windows, are delaying production and creating "a game of whack-a-mole" for the industry.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2021

Procuring sustainable coffee cups presents a blend of challenges

Increased global demand and recycling setbacks during the pandemic point to the need for better systems within the supply chain.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 23, 2021

For Home Depot, tackling capacity crunch key in pandemic strategy

Securing carrier capacity is not a guarantee in the currently constrained environment, so Home Depot made plans to charter ships.

By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021

'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics

Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 21, 2021

Supply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon

Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.

By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 21, 2021

Big Lots plans 'bypass network' to mitigate port congestion during peak season

As an example, the retailer said 98% of its Christmas trees ship out of Yantian and now have 4-8 week lead times. A bypass network will help imports skip a touch, and arrive in time for holiday shopping.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 17, 2021

Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts

The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 16, 2021

Facing shortages? Here's 5 ways to build a resilient procurement strategy.

Procurement teams can turn supply constraints into an opportunity to rebuild with sourcing in mind.

By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 16, 2021