Procurement: Page 7


  • A person operates a tractor that is harvesting cotton on a farm.
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    Better Cotton audits farms it previously certified following deforestation investigation

    Watchdog Earthsight called the certifier’s audit “so flawed as to be almost worthless.”

    By Laurel Deppen • May 6, 2024
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    Fastenal boosts supply chain resilience with supplier diversity

    Investors have started to question what supply chains will do if the November elections usher in another era of high import taxes.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 6, 2024
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    Trendline

    Retail Supply Chains

    Retailers are tapping technology and making operational investments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Retrieved from Instituto Nacional Electoral on May 01, 2024
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    How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

    Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and improving roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

    By May 2, 2024
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    How Cotopaxi navigated remediation of a tier 1 supplier

    The outdoor apparel and accessories brand chose remediation over removal to avoid exacerbating negative worker impacts, an executive said.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 30, 2024
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    Monogram Foods taps Kellogg veteran as supply chain head

    Larry Elliott will oversee strategic sourcing, logistics and customer service and continuous improvement at the company. 

    By April 29, 2024
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    Sponsored by ScottMadden

    Designing for the future by transforming procurement

    Today’s procurement organizations often face internal and external challenges that can impact efficiency and effectiveness.

    By Trey Robinson, partner, leads ScottMadden’s Supply Chain practice, and Jason Davis is a partner in the Supply Chain practice. • April 29, 2024
  • Nestlé's new Nesquik ready-to-drink beverage with a recyclable shrink sleeve label.
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    Nestlé aims for bottle-to-bottle circularity with recyclable shrink sleeves

    The company said it explored multiple suppliers and materials for the packaging conversion as it advances its sustainability efforts.

    By Maria Rachal • April 26, 2024
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    Apple cuts 14 suppliers over conflict minerals

    The company removed smelters or refiners that were not willing to comply with a third-party audit.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 25, 2024
  • Seven bottles of different scents of Dial body wash lined up next to one another on a countertop.
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    Henkel to engage packaging suppliers in bid to lower scope 3 emissions

    The parent company behind brands like Dial soaps said about a quarter of its value chain emissions are caused by packaging and raw materials.

    By Maria Rachal • April 25, 2024
  • A Chevy Volt goes through an assembly line as sparks fly and robotic arms work to build it.
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    Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions

    Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024
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    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promotes supply chain executive

    The beverage alcohol distributor recently promoted Drew Vermilion to SVP of supply chain strategy and chief of staff.

    By April 23, 2024
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    Biden’s call to hike China steel tariffs falls short, industry group says

    The Can Manufacturers Institute says the president should do more than triple the average tariff rate of 7.5% under section 301.

    By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024
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    Cotton used by H&M and Zara linked to illegal deforestation: report

    A year-long Earthsight investigation found that fiber certified by ethical supply chain organization Better Cotton was grown on "stolen" and "deforested" land in Brazil.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 19, 2024
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    Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting

    A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024
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    Oracle adds AI-powered tools to supply chain platform

    The software giant's March update included features like description generation and supplier recommendations.

    By April 12, 2024
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    3 takeaways from the FTC’s probe into grocery supply chains

    The Federal Trade Commission’s study highlighted ongoing procurement risks exposed by the pandemic.

    By April 11, 2024
  • Garment workers in Dindigul are pictured near sheets of fabrics.
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    11 years after Rana Plaza tragedy, fashion brands still failing to improve treatment of garment workers: report

    Only 1% of the 250 biggest fashion brands reveal the percentage of supply chain workers paid a living wage rate, advocacy group Fashion Revolution said.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 11, 2024
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    Why Big Lots set up in-house merchandising teams in Asia

    Buying offices in Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City will reduce costs and add sourcing efficiencies, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

    By April 11, 2024
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    ‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability

    Understanding supply chains is key to regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.

    By April 9, 2024
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    JLL promotes sourcing leader to the C-suite

    Michael Raphael will manage procurement activities and annual spending for the company and its clients.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2024
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    Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks

    Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.

    By April 4, 2024
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    Big Lots opens buying offices in China, Vietnam

    The retailer said the initiative will create a stronger platform for overseas procurement and generate significant operational cost savings.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 2, 2024
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    Manufacturing is ‘highly likely in our next growth cycle’: March PMI

    The industry was buoyed by a rise in demand and production rates last month, encouraging manufacturers to invest more in capacity.

    By April 1, 2024
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    Column

    Don’t underestimate the power of mentors

    Individuals across every facet of the supply chain can add value and elevate your career.

    By April 1, 2024
  • Boxes of General Mills cereal are displayed on a grocery store shelf on December 20, 2023 in San Anselmo, California
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    General Mills uses AI, analytics to build a disruption-ready supply chain

    The packaged food unit has digitized its end-to-end operations to gain visibility, ramp up productivity and make faster decisions. 

    By March 29, 2024