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

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By Supply Chain Dive staff

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

‘It has already begun’: Senate sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023

S&P logged over 200 supply chain-related credit actions since 2020

In a recent report, the ratings agency traced how global volatility and disruptions can ripple into corporate finances.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023

Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — struggled with rising manufacturing and shipping costs. 

By Dani James • Oct. 26, 2023

How 4 health system executives are tackling supply chain challenges

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide disruptions, executives at four major health systems shared how they’re innovating supply chain tactics.

By Sydney Halleman • Oct. 25, 2023

Another furniture retailer prepares to liquidate

Z Gallerie noted problems with underperforming retail stores, adverse macroeconomic trends, and supply chain and import costs due to COVID-19.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2023

Supply disruptions are delaying surgeries and compromising patient care, survey finds

A patient safety nonprofit used the findings to call for “long-term, nationally coordinated solutions” to stop persistent shortages.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 25, 2023

Sugar shortage isn’t causing spike in Halloween candy prices: Wells Fargo analyst

Despite a constrained global supply of the crop, experts don't believe it will affect sweets makers in the U.S. ahead of the holidays.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 24, 2023

China moves to limit exports of graphite

The restriction on the critical mineral came days after the Biden administration restricted semiconductor exports to the country.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2023

The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

Bankrupt Rite Aid cleared to pay $138M it owes suppliers

The drug store retailer is trying to keep its relationships with suppliers intact, including with drugmaker McKesson, which had threatened to stop shipping products.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2023

The auto supply chain struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

American Eagle hires new supply chain chief

Sarah Clarke, previously with Calvin Klein brand owner PVH, will oversee everything from sourcing to distribution at the apparel company.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

Casey’s chief procurement officer departs

Jaime Robes’ three-year tenure at the convenience store retailer included feats like implementing sourcing technology and boosting electronic payments.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 19, 2023

BMW bolsters regional supply chain strategy with EV material deal

A new supplier in Canada and expanded production in South Carolina are advancing the automaker's "local for local" strategy to scale EV production.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2023

Israel-Hamas war prompts concerns over global fertilizer supply

Shipping restrictions and “war risk” surcharges out of a port near Gaza could disrupt potash exports, though prices aren't predicted to spike like after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023