Clorox warns of product shortages a month after disclosing cyberattack

Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.

By David Jones • Sept. 19, 2023

More than 300 Apple suppliers have committed to clean energy

The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2023

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Hyundai’s Georgia EV supplier network adds 3 more manufacturers

NVH Korea, Daesol Ausys and DAS Corp. are the latest suppliers to build a production plant near the automaker's EV Metaplant campus. 

By Sara Samora • Sept. 15, 2023

RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy

The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2023

$1.7B in shipments detained by US under forced labor law: report

Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were electronics, apparel, footwear and textiles.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023

TrusTrace develops garment tracking system in advance of EU regulations

The traceability platform's digital product tags aim to boost textile transparency and sustainability.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023

Drug Supply Chain Security Act enforcement delayed until 2024

The extension aims to help healthcare supply chain partners develop and refine their systems for electronic data sharing.

By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 12, 2023

Estée Lauder hires new procurement chief

The cosmetics giant tapped Quentin Roach to oversee its strategic supplier relationships and help drive innovation with its partners.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 12, 2023

Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers

Ahead of the sportswear giant’s annual meeting this week, investors are asking the company to avoid similar cases in the future.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2023

Joann eyes $60M in product cost savings as suppliers offer concessions

The craft retailer thinks it can cut $200 million in business costs, the bulk of which comes from its supply chain as inflation eases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 7, 2023

7 focus areas for negotiating procurement contracts

Reviewing clauses and KPI disclosures can help procurement managers minimize supply chain risks.

By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 7, 2023

Hormel lowers outlook amid challenging pork and turkey backdrop

Weak prices offset sales volume growth in the third quarter as the food processor struggled with supply chain issues that resulted in a hefty arbitration payment.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 7, 2023

With supply chain ‘in a good place,’ Abercrombie & Fitch cuts inventory by 30%

The apparel company is running leaner stocks with freight costs down, receipts speeding up and open capacity in factories.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2023

Manufacturing remains sluggish in August: PMI reports

Industry activity is still muted, but Inflation Reduction Act-related demand could spur growth later this year.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 6, 2023

Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand circular battery supply chain in US

The startup says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023

Can New England produce 30% of its food supply by 2030?

Regional distributors are paving the way for local resilience, but farmers and fishermen will need more support to compete against global food production supply chains.

By Erin X. Wong • Sept. 5, 2023

Vietnam lifts restrictions on grain exports from North America and Europe

The country removed creeping thistle as a pest of concern, allowing Canada to resume bulk wheat shipments for the first time since 2018.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 31, 2023

Adore Me taps Ever Dye to source sustainable dyes

The startup has developed a low-energy, biobased pigment dyeing process.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 31, 2023

Best Buy suppliers are picking up the tab on promotions

With electronics demand sluggish, vendors are funding price discounts more often to generate sales through the retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2023

Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply

The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems production snags cause Boeing aircraft delivery delays

The aircraft supplier is changing its processes after discovering a problem with improperly fitted fastener holes on some 737 Max models.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 30, 2023

Kohl’s cuts inventory by 14% as it prioritizes discipline

The retailer’s aggressive, ahead-of-schedule inventory reductions represented significant progress toward those goals.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2023

Procurement changes can reduce supplier emissions

Shrinking Scope 3 footprints can create broad-based change across a supply chain, sustainability leaders AstraZeneca and Philips said in a recent webinar.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023

H&M begins exit from Myanmar

The fast fashion giant, which sources materials from 26 suppliers and 39 factories in the country, is leaving amid concerns over labor rights. 

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 24, 2023

How food freshness sensors could impact supply chains

Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.

By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 23, 2023