Procurement: Page 15


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    Bombardier increases supplier support system to 50 members

    The manufacturer aims to build inventory in the first half of the year to meet its projected delivery goal of up to 155 aircraft in 2024.

    By March 11, 2024
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    3 things to expect from the pharmaceutical supply chain in 2024

    Healthcare experts pointed to shortages, domestic production and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as trends to watch this year.

    By March 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    Inventory Management

    Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Supply chain, manufacturing and procurement ‘a very big focus’ for cost-cutting CFOs

    Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

    By Vincent Ryan • March 8, 2024
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    Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market

    The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.

    By March 7, 2024
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    The role of ethical leadership in the supply chain

    Here are five strengths leaders bring to foster trust and promote ethical conduct.

    By March 7, 2024
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    SEC drops scope 3 emissions from final climate disclosure rule

    The agency scaled back reporting requirements for scope 1 and 2 and will take a phased approach to the new mandates.

    By Lamar Johnson • March 6, 2024
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    Birkenstock’s expanding production capacity lifts sales as it eyes more growth ahead

    The footwear brand plans to double capacity in the next three years, spending tens of millions of dollars along the way. 

    By March 5, 2024
  • A Lordstown Motors 2021 Endurance on display Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House.
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    Craighead, Shealah. (2020). "President Trump Tours a Lordstown Motors 2021 Endurance" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Supply chain mistake part of Lordstown Motors SEC case

    Lordstown misrepresented its timeline for delivering the Endurance electric pickup truck by failing to account for production delays due to parts problems, the SEC said.

    By Vincent Ryan • March 5, 2024
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    Scope 3 will be a focus for large companies regardless of SEC rule outcome, KPMG says

    Large companies will still need to track scope 3 emissions as part of California and European Union requirements, analysts said.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 4, 2024
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    Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic

    Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis. 

    By March 4, 2024
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    Manufacturing pulling out of the ‘malaise’ despite some performance dips: PMI

    While some metrics like employment and production were down based on the ISM's monthly report, economists remain optimistic about the year ahead.

    By March 1, 2024
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    As Macy’s and others close stores, TJX is picking up the supplier base

    With big brand brick-and-mortar options dwindling, the off-brand retailer’s 21,000 vendors are increasingly looking to the company.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
  • A red Tesla Model 3 and blue Tesla Model Y parked with a city skyline in the background.
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    Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains

    The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Big Lots acquires entire inventory of toy company Hearthsong

    The move is part of the company’s larger strategy to reclaim its position in off-price and closeout sourcing. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Aerospace players form coalition to strengthen supply chain integrity

    Members, such as Boeing and Airbus, formed the group after a supplier was caught selling unapproved parts.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
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    Panasonic Energy fortifies battery supply chain with new graphite deal

    Nouveau Monde Graphite will supply the battery maker with 18,000 tons a year of the material from its mine in Quebec.

    By Feb. 23, 2024
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    Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early

    The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.  

    By Feb. 23, 2024
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    Walmart deepens India sourcing after spending $30B in the country

    The retailer recently hosted a supplier summit in New Delhi to hear pitches that could lead to sales through the retailer or its third-party marketplace.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
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    TBC’s first chief supply chain officer will help company leverage tech, data

    The automotive tire distributor appointed Chris Stearman to manage its end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, distribution and procurement.

    By Feb. 22, 2024
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    FTC probes role of wholesalers, purchasing groups in drug shortages

    The agency issued a request for information scrutinizing “the practices of opaque drug middlemen,” Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
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    Under Armour inventory ticks closer to normal as freight, supply costs fall

    The sportswear brand — finally — posted a decline in stock levels while executives said it has worked with vendors to lower product costs.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
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    LG Energy Solution, WesCEF expand lithium supply deal

    The partnership will supply the battery maker's North American manufacturing sites and produce more IRA-compliant vehicles.

    By Feb. 16, 2024
  • Facade of the French headquarters of Accenture in Paris, France on November 15, 2023.
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    Accenture to acquire procurement consultancy Insight Sourcing

    The consulting giant sees an opportunity to help private equity firms tackle management of spend, cost and suppliers across their portfolios.

    By Feb. 15, 2024
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    Cocoa supply issues could lead to smaller chocolate bar sizes: expert

    Producers may experiment with new product formulations to avoid recent heavy price hikes on chocolates.

    By Chris Casey • Feb. 15, 2024
  • A rendering of Panasonic's upcoming manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. With green grass, trees, and a building with one car coming out and one going out.
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    Courtesy of SSOE Group.

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    Panasonic, Novonix sign synthetic graphite supply deal

    The deal will help the battery maker as it launches its Kansas factory, which is expected to supply automakers like Tesla and Mazda.

    By Feb. 13, 2024