Five ways supply chain leaders can hire the best talent

Instilling a culture of curiosity and looking beyond the typical hiring pool are some of the ways leaders can build promising teams, according to Kearney experts.

By Jennifer McGee, Dominique Harris, and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 10, 2024

Shortages 2024: What supplies are still at risk after years of disruption?

Excess inventory may be in focus, but climate change, geopolitics and structural supply chain challenges continue to threaten some goods.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2024

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

More than a quarter of workers say they’re ready to leave their current job

After pay and hours, employees highlighted emotional aspects such as fair treatment, respect and fulfillment as being top needs for any job, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 10, 2024

Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says

Mobileye said its customers amassed millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024

A look back at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems’ turbulent year

From quality issues to missed delivery goals, these aircraft manufacturers navigated stormy skies in 2023.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 9, 2024

Qcells, Microsoft expand solar panel supply partnership

Wafers and cells will be produced at the energy company's upcoming factory in Georgia, slated for construction this year.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2024

Flexe trims its workforce again — this time by 38%

The reduction follows a previous wave of layoffs in November.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 8, 2024

UPS to cut sorting shift at Indianapolis facility amid soft demand

The location joins a company hub in Louisville, Kentucky, in closing its day sort on Feb. 16.

By Max Garland • Jan. 8, 2024

Supply chain trends 2024: rising operations costs

Labor, materials, cybersecurity and insurance spending will likely continue to increase this year.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 8, 2024

Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs

Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, an Express Employment Professionals survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2024

AI’s transformative role in empowering companies to optimize procurement

Here’s a look at how the technology is making waves in supplier management, predictive analytics and more, from Vroozi's Shaz Khan.

By Shaz Khan • Jan. 4, 2024

Nike pares back supply as demand remains sluggish

The brand is also looking to cut $2 billion in costs through layoffs as well as operational and procurement changes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2024

65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023

Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 4, 2024

Evolving supply chains need talent with the gift for seeing end-to-end

As supply chains transform, teams will need to step out of their siloed functions and focus on organization-wide priorities, Kearney experts write.

By Dominique Harris, Jennifer McGee and Tulika Vardhan • Jan. 3, 2024

Inside the geographic transformation of supply chains

Lead times, cost pressures and geopolitical risks are just a few reasons why companies are making operational changes.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 3, 2024

Manufacturing ended the year in a lull, but optimism up for 2024: PMI

The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2024

UPS plans reduced sorting operations, layoffs at Louisville hub

The carrier will lay off an undisclosed number of employees at the facility, which was the center of a brief Teamsters strike threat in December.

By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2024

Suez Canal at risk: What shippers should know to mitigate disruption

Using alternative routes like the Cape of Good Hope can mean longer transit times and higher freight costs. Here’s what shipping experts had to say.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 22, 2023

Wolverine Worldwide appoints chief supply chain officer

In the newly created role, Bishu Jayaram will be responsible for the footwear company’s sourcing, distribution and logistics.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2023

Siemens Healthineers sues supplier in spat over $40M defense deal

The medtech company alleges that Western Shelter Systems quit crucial integration work for battle-ready CT scanners, hurting Siemens’ ability to supply the military.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2023

Perdue taps former Tyson exec to lead supply chain in newly created role

Gregg Uecker will oversee procurement, production, transportation, warehousing and the meat processor’s other operations as it ramps up cost-savings plans. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 21, 2023

Are retailers ready for peak returns season?

As e-commerce sales surge during the holidays, retailers are re-evaluating how returns affect their inventory management and supply chains.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2023

How to avoid the next sriracha shortage

Smaller producers are snatching up market space left by supply constraints of Huy Fong Food’s popular spicy condiment. 

By Erin X. Wong • Dec. 20, 2023

Lockheed Martin sues supplier over ‘massive’ price hike

Howmet Aerospace, which sells the titanium materials used for the aerospace company’s F-35 jet, disputed the allegations and called the lawsuit meritless.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 14, 2023

Half of workers left previous job after feeling underappreciated

Low salaries, lack of promotion and career changes were among the reasons for departing, a Monster poll found.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2023