Spirit AeroSystems COO is out

Sam Marnick is the second executive to leave the Boeing supplier in the past two months, following the departure of former CEO Thomas Gentile.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 29, 2023

Auto industry eyes air freight to trim backlogs post-UAW strike

Suppliers and OEMs are prioritizing shipping speed and reliability to aid their supply chain recovery, industry experts say.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 28, 2023

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How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with the automakers' EV plans.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023

Labor’s resurgence cannot be overlooked in procurement strategies

Here are five workforce-related issues procurement teams should consider when analyzing their supply chains.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 27, 2023

S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages

As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2023

Procurement leaders are prioritizing ESG, but gathering data is ‘increasingly painstaking’: report

Along with informational challenges, buyers said that they have difficulty finding sustainable suppliers, according to a recent survey released by Amazon.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 22, 2023

Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

The automaker is looking to create a circular supply chain that can make use of aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2023

UAW strikes: What’s next for auto supply chains after labor deals?

As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 21, 2023

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

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