REI to enforce sustainability standards for vendors

By 2020, the outdoors retailer said that the more than 1,000 brands it sells must follow newly released product sustainability standards.

By Cara Salpini • April 10, 2018

Medical marijuana could shake up biopharma supply chains

As some drugmakers push to legalize pot to break opioid addiction, the drug supply chain may be in need of an overhaul.

By Rich Weissman • April 9, 2018

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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

Round 8? NAFTA 2.0 outline may come this month

North America’s top trade ministers met last week in Washington, hoping to reach an “agreement-in-principle” they could sell the world by the end of the month.

By Edwin Lopez • April 9, 2018

Cyber breach hits Delta tech supplier

Even though the incident did not affect the airline's systems — despite exposing some customer payment data — the breach underscores the need for open communication between company and supplier. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 6, 2018

20th century warehouses not fit for 21st century e-commerce

Facilities built before 2000 still account for 89% of storage space in the U.S., according to data from CBRE, and that's forcing tradeoffs on clients.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 6, 2018

Procurement leaders embrace digital, but budgets lie flat

The number of procurement organizations with a digital transformation strategy has doubled, but stagnant budgets and lack of talent could slow that growth. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2018

Trump's China tariffs hit consumer electronics, home appliances

While everyday products like clothing and shoes are not on the list, trade groups raised concerns that several key categories will be affected.

By Corinne Ruff • April 4, 2018

Manufacturers believe inventory optimization will mitigate 'Amazon effect'

The rise of e-commerce is leading manufacturers to streamline operations and become less dependent on retail partners, according to a JDA Software survey.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 4, 2018

To stay valuable, Nike, H&M invest in supply chains

In the world of fast fashion, retailers must speed up their supply chains and keep inventory backlogs to a minimum.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 3, 2018

Contracts may be ag shippers' saving grace after China tariffs

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition says shippers can invoke "force majeure" clauses to sidestep contract obligations if demand does not justify cargo targets.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018

Poor supply chain practices plague hospital operating rooms

A Cardinal Health survey highlights the necessity for better inventory management systems.  

By Les Masterson • March 29, 2018

As diets shift, mushroom suppliers struggle to meet demand

Sales and operations planning can help balance supply and demand — but not if procurement managers are kept in the dark.

By Rich Weissman • March 28, 2018

Building a supply chain from scratch

Farm.One's head of operations, Dana Mitchell, built an urban culinary hydroponics operation in New York City, where every square foot counts. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 27, 2018

Toys R Us is the main culprit in its own liquidation

Nearly three-quarters of respondents in a Supply Chain Dive poll say the blame lies on the toy retailer, not Amazon or toy suppliers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 27, 2018

How green became the new black for Orsted

The energy company underwent complete transformation as it shifted its product from oil to wind power. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 27, 2018

The cyber supply chain belies a great risk

Symantec's latest report reveals malicious actors used downstream software updates to wreck record havoc on supply chains in 2017.

By Rich Weissman • March 26, 2018

Court approves Toys R Us liquidation despite supplier complaints

Vendors wonder if the retailer will ever pay its outstanding debts to suppliers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 26, 2018

US asks China to 'halt' and 'revise' import restrictions

China also recently announced tariffs on aluminum that could sting domestic recycling revenue by making it harder for local programs to sell bales of the material.

By Cody Boteler • March 26, 2018

Why you should get your supply chain in the cloud

With the nature of commerce changing, a fundamental shift in your supply chain approach will keep customers happy and costs in check. 

By Rod Daugherty • March 21, 2018

The 3 types of transformational leaders in operations

Are you the engineer, the cross-functional leader, or the outsider of your company?

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018

To build 'circular' operations, Ikea takes aim at its supply chain

With less than 30% of the retailer’s climate footprint stemming from Tier 1 and its own operations, the retailer looks at the way it sources and designs products.

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2018

Package bomb explodes at FedEx facility, one employee injured

The explosion follows a series of bombings in cardboard packages in Austin, Texas.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 20, 2018

Toys R Us liquidation is a test of supplier resilience

Big liquidations like Toys R Us' can have detrimental ripple effects throughout the supply chain, but not all its suppliers are financially equal.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 20, 2018

How Toys R Us' bankruptcy hopes came crashing down

The toy seller entered Chapter 11 with the goal of a leaner, better business. Instead, a terrible holiday season sent it in a different direction. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 15, 2018

Private labels, streamlined operations can help stores avoid the 'Retail Apocalypse'

Retailers are filing for bankruptcy left and right, but strategies such as digitization and acquiring tech-savvy startups could help companies avoid that fate.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 14, 2018