Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage

The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Many point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no official cause has been confirmed.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2023

With lean inventory, Target ekes out more profit from lower sales

Trim stock levels and a faster supply chain helped the retailer chase faster-moving goods and keep replenishing them on its shelves.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 20, 2023

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Kraft Heinz veteran joins Utz Brands as chief integrated supply chain officer

Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 16, 2023

‘It is everywhere’: Rooting out forced labor from supply chains

Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a Gartner report. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2023

Under Armour ‘really excited’ about progress on inventory

Growth in stock levels has shrunk considerably as the sportswear brand sells through pack-and-hold products and funnels excess stock to its outlet stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2023

Exxon to mine lithium in Arkansas for EVs

The oil giant aims to supply the mineral to more than one million vehicles a year by 2030.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 14, 2023

How Bombardier is managing its supply chain to reach Q4 delivery goals

The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 13, 2023

Better Cotton platform aims to help brands track sourcing

Nonprofit Better Cotton's goal is to help fashion and textile brands improve traceability within the material's supply chains.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023

Party City-owned balloon supplier files for bankruptcy

Anagram entered Chapter 11 amid uncertainty around the manufacturer’s supply contract with the retailer, which is its corporate parent and largest customer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2023

Scientists break ground on sand sourcing traceability

A research team’s findings, reported in Nature last week, could help support certification programs amid concerns about illicit sourcing from sensitive areas.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 9, 2023

Tootsie Roll wrestles with higher ingredient, material costs in 2023

The candymaker’s cost of sales has increased more than 16% so far this year as limited supply and elevated demand push up commodity prices.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 9, 2023

Whirlpool ‘on track’ to reduce $800M in costs via procurement tactics

In an earnings call, the home appliance company said it reduced parts complexity and used dual sourcing to mitigate supplier-driven disruptions.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 9, 2023

Hyundai’s EV manufacturing campus draws 3 more suppliers to Georgia

The latest auto parts manufacturing investments bring the Peach State an estimated $2.5 billion.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 9, 2023

How suppliers factored into Overstock’s rebrand as Bed Bath & Beyond

The struggling online retailer hoped to avoid “confusion” for its vendors by running a single site under the newly acquired brand, according to its former CEO.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2023

Milk suppliers sour over carton shortage

Dairy suppliers and others cite Pactiv Evergreen as the supply problem’s source. Competitors are trying to step up production as beverage producers seek help.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2023

Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability

The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 7, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 7, 2023

Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems push to re-up 737 production

Delivery shortfalls this quarter have been driven by supplier quality issues in the aft pressure bulkhead.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 6, 2023

Rite Aid bankruptcy: Court OKs supply settlement with McKesson

The initial greenlight keeps pharmaceuticals flowing to the retailer’s stores after the drug distributor threatened earlier to stop shipping.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 3, 2023

Ørsted cancels two offshore wind projects citing supply chain problems

The projects off the coast of New Jersey had become financially unworkable due to delays and increased interest rates, the company said.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2023

Apple, Amazon, Nike and others back new push to decarbonize supply chains

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy uses the expertise of its founding members to help suppliers transition to renewable energy sources.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2023

Murky economy leads manufacturers to cut staff, expectations: PMI

The ISM and S&P Global purchasing managers’ indices both showed manufacturers are making adjustments in light of soft demand.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Supply shortage hits infant RSV antibody Beyfortus

Demand for the product has been higher than expected despite an aggressive supply plan, Sanofi said in a statement.

By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 30, 2023

Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

The automaker is working to better negotiate supplier contracts as it contends with the higher costs of EV manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 27, 2023

Zara parent company inks $74M deal for recycled polyester material

Inditex is partnering with Los Angeles-based Ambercycle in a three-year agreement to help scale production of recycled polyester.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 27, 2023