Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend

The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.

By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019

Kohl's prepares for diminishing gross margins amid tariff hike

CEO Michelle Gass described the situation as "fluid," encapsulating the near-universal struggle for retailers importing products from China — the lack of certainty in the trade landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 22, 2019

Loop's 'waste-free' e-commerce platform launches with P&G, Kroger, Walgreens on board

Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of Loop's corporate partners, in what executives described as a grand experiment.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 22, 2019

The West Coast warehouse market was about to settle down ... then Trump tweeted

Though experts don't expect a rush on warehouse space, limited availability adds drama to a new slew of tariffs that could run into peak season decisions.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019

Nike, Adidas and others call on Trump to remove footwear from tariff list

In an open letter posted by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, footwear brands called tranche four tariffs "catastrophic" and estimated a $7 billion annual impact on consumers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019

LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods

The move comes as more consumers turn to resale for authentic, high-end goods at affordable prices.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2019

Report: Blockchain can tackle counterfeits, recoup revenue

Industries particularly susceptible to counterfeit goods will reap the greatest benefit from using blockchain for visibility and authenticity, according to the Boston Consulting Group. 

By Matt Leonard • May 16, 2019

Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs

China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.

By Morgan Forde • May 16, 2019

Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers

"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019

Chemical suppliers take hits from both sides of the trade war

Chemicals produced in the U.S. suffer from higher cost of materials imported from China and the shrinking Chinese export market due to retaliatory tariffs.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019

Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list

Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%. 

By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019

In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose

Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2019

PVH reveals expansive sustainability goals

The fashion conglomerate, which operates brands like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, introduced a plan with 15 targets for increased transparency including reducing carbon emissions, landfill waste and eradicating single-use plastics.

By Kaarin Moore • May 14, 2019

US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B

The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2019

Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect

The president suggested businesses "go to a new source" and repeated a previous threat to add 25% tariffs to another $325 billion of Chinese imports.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 10, 2019

Kraft Heinz under investigation related to procurement 'misconduct'

Kraft Heinz's bonus structure incentivized procurement and operations teams to show the highest possible cost savings, according to CNBC citing sources familiar with the matter.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 9, 2019

Seeing through the tiers: The importance of visibility in supply chains

Consumers are ramping up the pressure on procurement professionals to provide a view of the whole chain.

By Matt Leonard • May 9, 2019

Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track

In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.

By Matt Leonard • May 8, 2019

Beef industry debuts sustainability framework

The plan lays out indicators for individual operations to assess water and land resources, animal and employee safety and well-being, efficiency and yield, and air and greenhouse gas emissions.

By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2019

US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday

Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019

Impossible Burgers run short as manufacturer 'spares no expense' to double supply

Statements from the company confirm its production capacity and a steep incline in demand has caused the shortage, and sourcing ingredients is not the issue.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 6, 2019

Verizon workers protest company's continued work with XPO

The protests follow reports last year of labor issues in XPO warehouses, including six pregnant women who miscarried during their time working with the logistics company. 

By Matt Leonard • May 3, 2019

Tesla's long-term production pace threatened by mineral shortages

Demand for copper is on the rise now that common smart devices, like responsive thermostats and voice-activated home devices, require the mineral.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 3, 2019

4 technologies for a more agile procurement process

For some organizations, agile procurement represents a completely new way of thinking. Technology can help ease the transition. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019

Mondelez pledges to source all cocoa through its sustainability program by 2025

Currently, 43% of the company's cocoa meets the standards under its Cocoa Life program, which seeks to reduce deforestation and child labor but lacks a commitment to a 100% deforestation-free supply chain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019