Case study: Circular Systems turns scraps into textiles

In the era of fast fashion, producers are looking at alternative materials to support growing consumer demand. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018

From mushroom to handbag: Creating a closed loop textile supply chain

This Supply Chain Dive series explores the innovative ways manufacturers are taking natural materials and waste products and giving them new life in the form of textiles.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 11, 2018

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Imports reach record 2M TEUs as retailers rush to beat tariffs

The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates expect a slowdown in January 2019, as tariffs take a toll on consumer and industry confidence. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 10, 2018

HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'

Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2018

Trade wars, prohibition and unintended consequences

Policy, while seeking to alter the behavior of either consumers or corporations, never really impacts demand. It just impacts the ability for supply to meet it, and the cost of businesses and consumers to obtain it.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 7, 2018

Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor

Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 7, 2018

Survey: 48% of procurement leaders invest in tech due to 'FOMO'

The procurement profession can benefit from considering what new technologies will do to all members of the supply chain. 

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 6, 2018

Tariffs will test low-margin business, Dollar Tree CEO says

Since the discount store's customers will not abide a price increase, CEO Gary Philbin said that when it comes to tariffs: "We've got to be just better buyers."

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 5, 2018

Nestle, Hershey's, P&G among brands slammed for forced labor in palm oil supply chain

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil uncovered forced labor and human trafficking violations at a Malaysian palm oil giant that supplies to several large food manufacturers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 4, 2018

US, China agree to delay Jan. 1 tariff hike

Tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China will remain at a rate of 10%, as the two nations' leaders negotiate "structural changes" over the next 90 days. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2018

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.

By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Resilience Plan of the Year: Hasbro's inventory management strategy

Strategic forecasting and demand planning allowed the toy manufacturer to mitigate a major risk event.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2018

US, Mexico and Canada sign new trade deal

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace NAFTA once ratified by the three nations' legislatures.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Dec. 3, 2018

US will examine how to 'equalize' auto tariffs with China

China charges a tax of 40% on cars imported from the U.S., while the U.S. tariff on Chinese auto imports is 27.5%. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 29, 2018

Only 1 in 10 companies report ethics KPIs

The findings from EcoVadis indicate companies are taking a reactive approach to fighting corruption. Are supply chain managers in a position to change that approach?

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 28, 2018

Gen Z, 'Pops' and the new supply chain workplace

As the number of generations in the workplace expands, baby boomers face the challenge of how to pass down supply chain wisdom to future generations.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 26, 2018

Williams-Sonoma lays out 'aggressive plan' to mitigate China tariffs

CEO Laura Alber said the retailer is "lucky" to have a vertically integrated supply chain and close relationship with vendors, allowing it to make necessary adjustments to sourcing. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 21, 2018

Inflation: Supply chain managers' latest cost challenge

An integrated approach to cost management and resistance to price increases from suppliers could help businesses cope with economic risks. 

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 20, 2018

'It's not like industry': How food banks navigate the logistics of Thanksgiving

Food banks rely heavily on donations, making forecasting and distribution planning a challenge this time of year. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 20, 2018

Tariffs will increase medical supply chain costs by $160M, hospitals warn

In the letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the American Hospital Association warns tariffs will cause healthcare costs for consumers to rise.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 15, 2018

'Economic nationalism' is a growing challenge for manufacturers, survey says

The Brexit vote in the UK and the 'US administration’s policies reflecting a shift towards nationalism' are ranked right alongside natural disasters as supply chain disruptor in a new study. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018

Mondelez cuts ties with 12 palm oil suppliers, citing deforestation

The food giant recognizes a "gap" between its current palm oil supply chain state and its goal of 100% sustainability and transparency.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 13, 2018

Nestlé launches helpline to combat labor issues in palm oil supply chain

While palm oil offers greater yield and lower production costs, the industry is under fire for environmental and human rights concerns. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 9, 2018

Amid tariff rush, China's exports to US grow 13%

Analysts expect front-loading to continue through the end of the year, as U.S. businesses rush to import before tariffs rise to 25% in 2019.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 9, 2018

CPG companies need close partnerships, clear ROI to 'win' in emerging markets

Far too often supply chain management is a passive participant in servicing the customer when they need to be an active one.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 8, 2018