What smart inventory management means in 2023 — so far

After working to shed overstocks last year, retailers are trying to keep their inventories lean and relying on the chase to meet demand as it comes. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 5, 2023

The high-tech industry has a long way to go when it comes to Scope 3 emissions: report

Fewer than a third of companies in the industry have set reduction targets, while taking action is complicated by diffuse, intricate supply chains, according to Accenture. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 5, 2023

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Entegris breaks ground on $600M Colorado facility

The semiconductor materials supplier’s campus will accommodate the increased chip demand following the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act.

By Megan Ruggles • July 5, 2023

At Colgate, supply chain and sustainability come from the same tube

The CPG aims to reduce plastic waste and its carbon footprint as part of its environmental strategy.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 30, 2023

Egg supply recovers as bird flu subsidies

May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.

By Nathan Owens • June 30, 2023

CPOs lean on supplier relationships as they pursue cost, ESG goals: report

Improving margins through savings remains a top priority, but it is elusive in an inflationary era, according to a new Deloitte study. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 29, 2023

US ‘by far’ the top importer of at-risk products as modern slavery grows to 50M people

Global conflict, COVID-19 and climate change have exacerbated forced labor issues, according to the latest index from Walk Free.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 28, 2023

Hannaford pushes back on activist calls to reform milk supply chain

As Migrant Justice urges the grocer to address alleged "widespread labor abuses" at its dairy suppliers, the chain said it does not think the organization’s proposals fix the “systemic and complex” issues facing workers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 28, 2023

Temu, Shein dodge tariffs and customs scrutiny on their shipments, investigation finds

The two companies are using de minimis provisions to avoid paying duties on a large scale, according to a report from a U.S. House of Representatives committee.

By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2023

GM signs deal with Australian company for key battery materials

The automaker will contribute a $85 million loan toward a new manganese sulfate plant.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 27, 2023

3M brings in new procurement head

The company hired Kelly Bysouth, former chief supply chain officer at automotive supplier IAC Group, as SVP of strategic sourcing and packaging solutions.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2023

Post Holdings sets first target for cutting Scope 3 emissions

The CPG company is looking to cut 30% from its climate footprint tied to sourced ingredients and packaging by 2030.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 22, 2023

Depleted cattle herds push beef prices to near record levels

Prices could rise even further as meatpackers grapple with higher costs and compete for a dwindling supply of cattle.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 22, 2023

Walmart’s enhanced seafood policy sets new standards for tuna suppliers

More retailers are tightening regulations aimed at ensuring sustainability in the seafood they stock.

By Peyton Bigora • June 22, 2023

Stellantis forms semiconductor joint venture with Foxconn

SiliconAuto will supply chips for the next generation of the automaker’s software-based vehicle platforms starting in 2026.

By Eric Walz • June 22, 2023

Kate Spade, Adidas and other brands commit to more transparent leather supply chain

Two nonprofits have launched a joint initiative, asking apparel companies to create deforestation-free leather supply chains.

By Laurel Deppen • June 21, 2023

How footwear maker Keen tries to ‘control the controllables’ in its supply chain

Owning many of the factories that make its products has allowed the brand to stay focused on quality and sustainability amid widespread disruption. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 20, 2023

Procurement as a growth engine: How procurement can drive business growth with intuitive buying

Companies worldwide have begun to realize procurement’s potential to promote growth and innovation.

June 20, 2023

Why automakers are fretting over four words in the Inflation Reduction Act

A prohibition on sourcing material from “foreign entities of concern” is causing apprehension among companies reliant on China, a critical mineral powerhouse.

By Kate Magill • June 15, 2023

Pork prices weaken on excess supply, fueling concerns amid Prop 12 uncertainty

Packers like Hormel Foods and Tyson Foods have reported sales declines, citing inflation and soft demand.

By Nathan Owens • June 15, 2023

Walmart suppliers reach 75% of emissions goal

Project Gigaton, which seeks to reduce the retailer's indirect climate footprint, has helped eliminate or avoid 750 million metric tons of carbon emissions.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2023

GM signs steel deal with ArcelorMittal North America

The steelmaker will supply the auto company with material containing at least 70% scrap.

By Kate Magill • June 12, 2023

Facing a skills gap, employers prefer to reskill current employees on company dime

With qualified skilled trades workers proving harder to find, companies are turning to reskilling.

June 12, 2023

Incora’s bankruptcy sends a warning signal to aerospace supply chains

The supplier and service provider took on heavy costs and lost profit as shipment delays in the industry spiraled.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 9, 2023

Intel crushed its supplier diversity targets 8 years early. Here’s how

The tech company met a goal on spending with diverse vendors eight years ahead of schedule. “We have a playbook,” says its VP of global supply chain operations.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 8, 2023