Yum Brands works on science-based carbon emissions reduction targets

If Yum makes a commitment and sets emissions reduction targets in the Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, it would become the second restaurant group do so.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 19, 2019

Suppliers and buyers clash over tomato trade policy change

The U.S. plans to withdraw from an agreement that set minimum prices for imported Mexican tomatoes and resume an investigation into Mexican tomato dumping.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 18, 2019

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Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation

The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.

By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019

Primark debuts denim jeans made from organic cotton

While the upside of sourcing organic cotton by a fast fashion brand is clear, the effort doesn't erase the many ethical issues associated.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 14, 2019

Parliament votes in favor of Brexit extension

The British Parliament voted yesterday against a "no-deal" Brexit. Now the problem is finding an alternative. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 14, 2019

Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain

Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select beef products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a DNA test. 

By Matt Leonard • March 14, 2019

Supply chain issues hinder growth at Adidas

The company expects 3-4% growth in the first half of the year, followed by a rebound in supply, leading to higher growth in the second half. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 14, 2019

Brazil and Canada win big from US-China trade war with record soy exports

Canada quadrupled its soy exports to China, a sign that tariffs intended to increase competitiveness of U.S. goods often have the opposite effect. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 13, 2019

Amazon: A vendor purge or poor communication?

Thousands of sellers reported the retail giant was no longer placing orders with them, but new reporting suggests it simply failed to explain the situation. 

By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019

Imports drop to annual lows with tariff hike on hold

Data from the National Retail Federation provide key insights into the retail supply chain that will help inform critical business decisions.

By Rich Weissman • March 11, 2019

SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain

Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store. 

By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019

Dollar Tree builds business plans for 25% tariffs

In planning for the worst-case scenario, the discount retailer opens the possibility of increased margins in the latter half of 2019 if tariffs do not rise.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2019

Walmart tightens on-time, in-full rate for suppliers to 87%

The retailer toughened its OTIF policy from the previous requirement of 85% as it seeks greater control over inventory. 

By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2019

Investors call on soy trade companies to eliminate deforestation

In a letter, 57 investors with $6.3 trillion in assets asked for a "commodity-specific deforestation policy" and traceability from the largest publicly traded companies involved in the soy trade. 

By Matt Leonard • March 8, 2019

More than half of hospital leaders see supply chain improvement as path to higher margins

Despite being a high priority, many hospitals rely on outdated methods to manage inventory and related costs, and some barely keep track at all according to a new survey. 

By Meg Bryant • March 7, 2019

Retailers take aim at packaging waste

The amount of packaging waste generated in the U.S. has increased by 185% between 1960 and 2016. Retailers are looking for a more sustainable way forward. 

By Matt Leonard • March 5, 2019

Office Depot teams up with Alibaba

The U.S. retailer and the Chinese e-commerce firm are partnering to give small and medium-sized businesses access to Alibaba's global network of more than 150,000 suppliers.

By Dan O'Shea • March 5, 2019

Amazon unveils Project Zero to fight counterfeits

The company's automated technology will scan over 5 billion listings daily and will remove suspect products.

By Dan O'Shea • March 1, 2019

Washington state bill would make manufacturers responsible for plastic waste

House Bill 1204 would require plastic packaging producers to either participate in a stewardship organization by 2022 or stop using the materials.

By Cathy Siegner • March 1, 2019

Tate & Lyle partners with supplier, NGO to study stevia sustainability

Tate & Lyle and Sweet Green Fields are working with Earthwatch to understand the popular sweetener's supply chain.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 28, 2019

Mercedes-Benz pilots blockchain to track supplier standards

Rolling out complex processes like blockchain often look fine on a project management Gantt chart but in reality are very tough to manage.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 28, 2019

Lighthizer 'looking at' exclusion process on 10% tariffs

The U.S. Trade Representative repeated the administration's message of "progress" in trade discussions but emphasized the need for enforcement to hold China accountable. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019

Environmental group launches supply chain sustainability website

A new website from the Environmental Defense Fund provides a variety of resources for anyone looking to understand how to implement sustainability goals.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019

Foreign suppliers subject to FDA inspection under new food safety plan for imports

The agency will beef up inspections domestically and abroad, and use mandatory recall authority to limit risks from the 15% of the U.S. food supply that is imported.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019

Walmart bets on new high-tech consolidation center to win at 'inventory flow'

The center acts as a midway point in the supply chain and allows the retailer to move inventory based on real-time demand. 

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 26, 2019