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

Spirit AeroSystems’ safety stock minimizes delivery disruption after strike

The Boeing supplier aims to ramp up 737 production and increase surge capacity for added cushion.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2023

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Why AI may not be taking over procurement just yet

Chatbots and automation can help streamline operations, but suppliers still need human interaction for negotiating and problem-solving.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 21, 2023

WTO backs US in challenge of China’s retaliatory tariffs

The ruling sided with Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, calling China's move against agricultural products "inconsistent" with an existing trade deal. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2023

Can makers await possible fallout from Commerce tin imports tariff decision

The Can Manufacturers Institute warns that proposed tariffs could cause canned food prices to spike up to 30% while putting 40,000 jobs at risk. The Department of Commerce released its preliminary decision this week.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2023

TJX sees extra supply in the market for another 12 months

Along with others’ excess stock, the off-price retailer has found inventory opportunities amid the fall of Bed Bath & Beyond. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 17, 2023

Recycling more food service packaging needs supply chain support, experts say

Consultants on a Foodservice Packaging Institute webinar detailed results from three recent studies examining packaging recovery and recycling.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2023

Who will pay to decarbonize the supply chain?

Some brands are helping their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others are dumping new requirements on vendors without shouldering any of the costs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Europe, Vinturas partner on blockchain-powered supply chain

The automaker will use blockchain technology from Vinturas to precisely track the movement of newly built vehicles from its factories to consumers.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 15, 2023

Biden administration looks to boost sustainability in federal procurement

A proposed rule prompts government agencies to buy more environmentally friendly products. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 14, 2023

Honda sales and profits leap as supply chain disruptions ease

The carmaker delivered nearly 45% more vehicles in the United States from April to June.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 14, 2023

Box recycling rate reaches 93% — depending on who you ask

Recycling data accuracy may be vital in the coming years as brands strive to meet their sustainability goals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2023

Supply chain modernization ups Boston Beer Company’s margins

The Sam Adams brewer's overhaul is targeting procurement savings, brewery performance and network optimization.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 10, 2023

Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023

4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Wayfair’s suppliers are ‘reverting to normal’: CEO

Stock levels for many home goods vendors have reached healthy levels after peaking last year, while new product introductions are at their highest in three years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023

Supply chain issues throw a wrench into school construction projects

Persistent labor shortages and inflation have led initially budgeted project costs to increase from the agreed upon price, one source told K-12 Dive.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2023

Bankrupt AeroCision looks to pay suppliers $5M

The aerospace parts maker filed for Chapter 11 last week after it buckled under revenue shortfalls, rising costs and supply chain disruptions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2023

GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 7, 2023

General Dynamics sees greater supplier predictability, catch-up compliance

The aerospace and defense giant delivered 24 Gulfstream aircraft in Q2 and aims to deliver 27 in Q3.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 4, 2023

Overstock attracts new suppliers with Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand

The retailer has increased its SKU count by 600,000 since it bought the chain’s intellectual property out of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2023

Boeing prepares its supply chain for increased 737 production targets

The aerospace company delivered 136 total aircraft last quarter, with plans to reach 50 unit deliveries a month by 2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 3, 2023

J&J Snack Foods enhances distribution with Texas cold-storage facility

The 117,000-square-foot storage facility in Terrell will store and ship the food manufacturer's Superpretzel, Icee, Luigi's Real Italian Ice products and more.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 3, 2023

UNFI launches new supplier platform

The new platform aims to strengthen vendors’ marketing and merchandising efforts through extended information on sales, inventory and deduction data.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 3, 2023

Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.

By David Taube • Aug. 3, 2023