Asics plans to cut 55% of its supply chain carbon emissions

The company committed to a "circular economic model" and is pursuing sourcing, logistics and operations initiatives.

By Nicole Ault • June 18, 2018

Tariffs on Chinese imports start July 6

China vowed to retaliate with measures of the "same scale and same strength" against the United States' taxes on 1,102 of its products.

By Edwin Lopez • June 15, 2018

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FedEx spent $800M sourcing from women-owned businesses in 2017

The company said working with diverse suppliers helps manage "an evolving supply chain."

By Shefali Kapadia • June 15, 2018

Walmart opens its own milk processing plant in Indiana

The $165-million plant is the retailer's first food production facility and will provide a variety of private-label dairy products to about 500 Walmart stores in five states.

By Cathy Siegner • June 15, 2018

Private label supplier to Toys R Us was left with $500K of inventory

A bankruptcy court has ruled in favor of Huffy, allowing the vendor to sell the merchandise after it suffered "substantial hardship."

By Shefali Kapadia • June 14, 2018

Boeing sent 'cavalry' of engineers to Wichita to get 737 production back on track

When a Boeing supplier struggled to make on-time deliveries of an essential part for the 737, the aerospace manufacturer stepped in to help.

By Rich Weissman • June 14, 2018

3 ways volcanoes in Hawaii and Guatemala will disrupt supply chains

Lava and volcanic ash from Kilauea and Fuego are wreaking havoc on local farms and infrastructure, but the economic effects are just beginning. 

By Nicole Ault • June 14, 2018

Smucker's recalls are an opportunity to strengthen supplier relationships

Higher-than-expected freight costs and recalls significantly reduced the food company's fourth quarter earnings.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 13, 2018

Labor watchdog slams Amazon for 'oppressing' workers at supplier factory

In its own audit, Amazon discovered violations at the same factory and said it requested a plan to remediate the issues. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 12, 2018

Apple warns suppliers to send 20% fewer iPhone parts

The warning could alleviate pressure on the tech company's supply chain as sales slow.

By Rich Weissman • June 11, 2018

Where's the ... tomato? Wendy's shifts sourcing to indoor farms

After unseasonably cold weather in 2010 that lead to a tomato crop shortage, the restaurant chain adjusted its sourcing to ensure continuity of supply. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2018

'Growing pains' force backlogs on non-manufacturing industries

Trucking shortages slow down supplier deliveries, making it harder for companies to keep up with new orders.

By Nicole Ault • June 7, 2018

Did suppliers, not Amazon, create the retail apocalypse?

While blame for brick-and-mortar store closures often falls on Amazon, many suppliers are selling directly to consumers and circumventing the retailer. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2018

Mastercard partners with AI startup to streamline freight payments

The partnership is expected to improve payment transparency and efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses in supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 6, 2018

Apple may be tightening control over its supply chain — again

The tech giant has been moving aspects of its supply chain in-house in order to improve profit margins and lower costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 5, 2018

Walmart, Target race to fill Toys R Us void

Two of Toys R Us' closest competitors are preparing to stock up this holiday season now that "toy volume is up for grabs."

By Edwin Lopez • June 4, 2018

Tesla doubles mineral suppliers as it ramps up Model 3 production

Rooting out conflict minerals is a challenging issue, especially in a global supply chain. 

By Rich Weissman • June 4, 2018

Apparel brands take a closer look at sourcing after cotton ban

U.S. Customs and Border Protection filed a detention order for all cotton from Turkmenistan after discovering state-orchestrated forced labor. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 1, 2018

Food industry braces for impact from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

Production costs for canned foods and beverages are likely to rise as import taxes of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum are imposed on Canada, Mexico and the European Union.

By Cathy Siegner • June 1, 2018

US moves forward with steel tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico

The 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on imports from the countries will go into effect at midnight tonight.

By Edwin Lopez • May 31, 2018

UK small business federation decries 'supply chain bullying'

In a letter to FTSE 100 companies, the federation chairman said unhealthy co-dependency between manufacturers and their suppliers can give way to malpractice.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 30, 2018

US slaps 25% tariff on $50B of Chinese imports

The tariffs, meant to punish China for its intellectual property policies, came earlier than expected.

By Edwin Lopez • May 29, 2018

How to attract more women to supply chain management

Robust benefits packages and mentorship programs can make a huge difference in finding and retaining women in the workforce.

By Tisha Danehl • May 29, 2018

Neiman Marcus adopts SaaS platform to boost supplier collaboration

The retailer will now be able to share and receive product data from suppliers like Prada and Marc Jacobs, which are already using SKYPAD.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 24, 2018

As Intel tackles forced labor head on, violations fall 60%

Formerly a manager at an Intel supplier, Rich Weissman writes on the power a culture of action can have on supply chains.

By Rich Weissman • May 24, 2018