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Q&ARegulations could improve ESG in fashion, but Worldly exec says it’s not enough
James Schaffer said recent mandates that require companies to disclose financial and environmental risks are a bellwether of the industry’s future.
By Laurel Deppen • May 16, 2024 -
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Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
Industry member associations expressed disappointment on Biden’s decision to expand Section 301 tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • May 16, 2024 -
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Can relationships between buyers and suppliers evolve fast enough to keep up with the speed of ever-changing supply chain risks?
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Deep DiveChipotle leverages RFID technology, increases overall visibility
Executive Carlos Londono spoke to Supply Chain Dive about the company’s operations and its efforts to bring the technology to its 3,500 restaurants.
By Alejandra Salgado • May 14, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors
The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, while also increasing supply chain control.
By Kate Magill • May 14, 2024 -
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ReposiTrak adds dairy and egg suppliers to traceability network
The platform will be used to exchange FDA-required data for tracking products more prone to contamination.
By Kelly Stroh • May 14, 2024 -
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As drug shortages reach record highs, regulators float next steps
With many chemo and ADHD drugs stuck in stubborn shortages, several agencies are looking for new solutions to boost supplies.
By Kelly Bilodeau • May 9, 2024 -
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Mattel to shutter supplier plant in China this year
Barbie’s parent company is looking to diversify its production footprint in a bid to optimize costs and fulfillment operations.
By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2024 -
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Macy’s selects entrepreneurs for accelerator program aimed at diversifying supply chain
Participants will meet Macy’s buyers and marketplace teams, with the potential to become vendors.
By Daphne Howland • May 8, 2024 -
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Walmart taps Swisslog to automate 3 milk facilities
The technology platform consists of cranes, palletizing and de-palletizing robots, a pallet conveyor system, a small-load conveyor system and software to operate it all.
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Williams-Sonoma to pay $3.2M for violating FTC’s Made in USA order
The retailer listed products as being made in the United States when they were manufactured abroad.
By Nate Delesline III • May 7, 2024 -
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Better Cotton audits farms it previously certified following deforestation investigation
Watchdog Earthsight called the certifier’s audit “so flawed as to be almost worthless.”
By Laurel Deppen • May 6, 2024 -
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Fastenal boosts supply chain resilience with supplier diversity
Investors have started to question what supply chains will do if the November elections usher in another era of high import taxes.
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How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring
Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.
By Edwin Lopez • May 2, 2024 -
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How Cotopaxi navigated remediation of a tier 1 supplier
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand chose remediation over removal to avoid exacerbating negative worker impacts, an executive said.
By S.L. Fuller • April 30, 2024 -
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Monogram Foods taps Kellogg veteran as supply chain head
Larry Elliott will oversee strategic sourcing, logistics and customer service and continuous improvement at the company.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenDesigning for the future by transforming procurement
Today’s procurement organizations often face internal and external challenges that can impact efficiency and effectiveness.
By Trey Robinson, partner, leads ScottMadden’s Supply Chain practice, and Jason Davis is a partner in the Supply Chain practice. • April 29, 2024 -
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Nestlé aims for bottle-to-bottle circularity with recyclable shrink sleeves
The company said it explored multiple suppliers and materials for the packaging conversion as it advances its sustainability efforts.
By Maria Rachal • April 26, 2024 -
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Apple cuts 14 suppliers over conflict minerals
The company removed smelters or refiners that were not willing to comply with a third-party audit.
By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024 -
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Henkel to engage packaging suppliers in bid to lower scope 3 emissions
The parent company behind brands like Dial soaps said about a quarter of its value chain emissions are caused by packaging and raw materials.
By Maria Rachal • April 25, 2024 -
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Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions
Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes supply chain executive
The beverage alcohol distributor recently promoted Drew Vermilion to SVP of supply chain strategy and chief of staff.
By Alejandra Salgado • April 23, 2024 -
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Biden’s call to hike China steel tariffs falls short, industry group says
The Can Manufacturers Institute says the president should do more than triple the average tariff rate of 7.5% under section 301.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024 -
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Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report
A year-long Earthsight investigation found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.
By Lauren Schenkman • April 19, 2024 -
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Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting
A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.
By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024 -
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Oracle adds AI-powered tools to supply chain platform
The software giant's March update included features like description generation and supplier recommendations.
By Kelly Stroh • April 12, 2024
