Truck parts shortages set to ease in 2023

Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, although industry players still report lingering constraints.

By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2023

DOJ investigating Abbott infant formula plant

After closing and reopening a Michigan facility at the center of a national shortage, the healthcare giant is now facing a criminal probe. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Industry study tracks China tariffs’ added costs to importers and consumers

The duties created $3 billion a year in direct expenses on apparel, footwear, furniture and travel goods from the country, according to research from trade groups.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2023

Cargill, CHS add Houston terminal in expansion of export joint venture

The new facility will give more agricultural shippers access to Mexico as trade with the country grows.

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023

How Party City suppliers ‘reached their limits’ as it slipped toward bankruptcy

Tightened terms with suppliers after it fell behind on payments helped tip the retailer into Chapter 11. Now it needs its vendor base more than ever.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 20, 2023

Party City gets green light to start paying ‘critical’ suppliers in bankruptcy

The party goods retailer expects to pay $74 million to its most important vendors over the course of the Chapter 11 process.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 19, 2023

TSMC expects revenue to fall amid declining chip demand

After years of microchip shortages, tech customers are tightening their inventories and reducing purchases.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2023

Supply chain conferences to watch in 2023

Many of this year’s top events are putting efficiency and sustainability at the forefront.

By A.B. Brown , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Jan. 20, 2023

China’s spike in COVID-19 cases strains factories

The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 13, 2023

As Mango bets on supply chain transparency, ‘others will follow’

The fashion brand recently published a full list of its tier 3 suppliers, with the aim of using visibility to push its sustainability goals. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond’s sales and inventory crash as suppliers tighten terms

The struggling retailer’s in-stock position fell by 70% in the third quarter amid accelerated payment requirements and other financial constraints.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2023

US, Mexico and Canada take on 5 initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience

The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 11, 2023

Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures

Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.

By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023

Rivian falls short on EV production amid supply chain stall

The electric vehicle maker has faced production downtime because of a shortage of a “key component,” executives previously said. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 10, 2023

Tesla production costs could rise after lithium supplier revised deal

The new agreement will peg prices for the material — key to battery production — to the market, which has tightened with demand spikes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2023

Hydro Flask owner sees reduced orders amid inventory glut

 Helen of Troy, which also owns Drybar and Vicks, said it would cut its global workforce by 10%.

By Dani James • Jan. 6, 2023

4 benefits of supplier segmentation

By categorizing vendors, procurement managers can focus on maximizing the value of supplier relationships.

By Praveen Kumar Soni • Jan. 5, 2023

Utilities sound alarm over transformer shortage

Materials, labor and production constraints are beginning to hold back electrification projects and threaten grid reliability, the sector warned.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 5, 2023

Automakers face Senate probe over forced labor in supply chains

The chamber’s finance committee is questioning major manufacturers following reports of materials linked to the Xinjiang region of China.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 5, 2023

Retailers clear inventory, automate in pursuit of supply chain normalcy

Ongoing promotional environments and cargo diversions are just a few of 2022’s most notable supply chain trends.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 29, 2022

Here are the biggest supply chain stories of 2022

Fedex’s consolidation strategy and Amazon’s excess labor costs were just a few of the stories that piqued reader’s interests this year.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 27, 2022

‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity

Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 22, 2022

CVS, Walgreens cap sales of children’s pain relievers

The purchasing limits come as respiratory illnesses hit record levels and supplies run short. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 21, 2022

A tidal wave of inventory walloped retailers in 2022

Shortages gave way to excess this year. Here’s how businesses pivoted in the face of declining consumer demand and easing supply chain congestion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2022

USTR extends China tariff exclusions another 9 months

The exemptions on more than 352 products have caused concern among some in Congress who worry about the trade representative picking “winners and losers.”

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2022