Slow progress yields hope at the end of NAFTA round 6

The U.S. Trade Representative said the U.S. is committed to moving forward with the "important agreement" but hopes talks will accelerate soon.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2018

Retailers caught red-handed selling real fur labeled 'faux'

Companies have promised to "clean up" their supply chains as a result of a recent investigation.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 24, 2018

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Inventory Management

Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.

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Labor and health violations rampant at Apple supplier in China

The technology giant's issues stem from its desire to keep profits high and labor costs low, according to China Labor Watch. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2018

Round 6: It's now or never for NAFTA

This week could very well determine whether NAFTA lives, dies or — as one outlet put it — is zombified, but the real bellwether will come in March.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 22, 2018

Mondelez, Ghana partner to reduce cocoa supply chain emissions

The food manufacturer will map land usage, improve farmer financing and introduce "climate-smart" practices to boost cocoa yield without raising emissions.

By Andy Burt • Jan. 19, 2018

Cargill gives peas a chance through investment in Minnesota protein supplier

Puris said it plans to use the investment to add a second production plant and to leverage the commodity trader's market reach to expand its global operations.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 18, 2018

The UK's 25-year Green Brexit plan shows supply chains' potential

The Green Brexit plan seeks to take advantage of the upcoming shift in supply chains to emphasize responsible sourcing of natural resources.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 12, 2018

Fashion brands face petition for supply chain transparency, but at what cost?

Forever 21, Armani and Walmart received a petition for more transparency from 70,000 consumers this week, but the need to maintain a competitive advantage could complicate the brands' efforts.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 12, 2018

The fight against human trafficking begins with sourcing

Technology enables managers to identify forced labor deep within their supply chains in order to pursue "procurement with purpose."

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2018

As biopharma supply chains streamline, companies consolidate

EY's report details big changes — including the return of the "mega-merger" — coming to pharmaceutical companies and their supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 10, 2018

Gartner: AI and B2B marketplaces will dominate procurement

The research firm says procurement will become largely automated in 2018 thanks to AI, virtual assistants and chatbots.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 9, 2018

Whole Foods hits suppliers with in-store merchandising fees

The retailer now requires companies to schedule demos and inventory checks with a third party, and has begun charging for a new management program that oversees this effort. 

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2018

CA garment factories owe workers $1.6M for labor violations

Industry workers are suffering as companies refuse to let go of the "low cost at all costs" model. 

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 5, 2018

China, US nonprofits launch a Green Supply Chain Map

Target, Gap and Inditex all joined in on the NRDC-IPE initiative to publish real-time sustainability data on the brands' suppliers in China.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 5, 2018

Cargill cuts ties with palm oil supplier over sustainability concerns

Guatemalan palm oil supplier REPSA faces allegations of environmental and human rights violations.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 4, 2018

37 state and local minimum-wage increases take effect nationwide

Minimum wage increases in 18 states and 19 cities are now in effect, with more set for later in the year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018

Was 2017 the year of the embattled supplier?

The customer may be king, but when change comes as quickly as it did in 2017, it can be hard to keep up.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017

Ford, Alibaba team up to explore online car sales

The partnership aims to meet shifting consumer demands in a tech-driven climate.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017

Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think

Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 21, 2017

World economies join together to enable e-commerce

The World Trade Organization's 11th Ministerial Conference concluded with a pledge to facilitate e-commerce and ease access to new markets worldwide.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2017

Canada Drugs' US subsidiaries plead guilty to counterfeit drugs charge

In the most recent example of drug supply chain failure, the companies will pay a $5 million fine and surrender their internet domain names.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017

Unilever taps into blockchain to manage tea supply chain

The company is using real-time data to dramatically reduce response times and quality control issues. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 19, 2017

The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017

Small suppliers worry about Whole Foods' mainstream drift

Representatives with small manufacturers say they've noticed a shift toward conventional sourcing and promotions from the grocer, which they fear could hurt their ability to stay on store shelves.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 18, 2017

Companies using analytics to stop supply chain fraud in its tracks

Buyers, sellers and all parties in between can be guilty of "bad behavior" in the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 15, 2017