Procurement
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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 -
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 Alejandra Salgado • April 29, 2024 -
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Procurement
Can relationships between buyers and suppliers evolve fast enough to keep up with the speed of ever-changing supply chain risks?
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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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Alejandra Salgado • April 23, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Oracle adds AI-powered tools to supply chain platform
The software giant's March update included features like description generation and supplier recommendations.
By Kelly Stroh • April 12, 2024 -
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 Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2024 -
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 -
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 Alejandra Salgado • April 11, 2024 -
‘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 Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2024 -
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 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • April 4, 2024 -
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 -
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 Kate Magill • April 1, 2024 -
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Don’t underestimate the power of mentors
Individuals across every facet of the supply chain can add value and elevate your career.
By Rich Weissman • April 1, 2024 -
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 Ben Unglesbee • March 29, 2024 -
Golden State Foods names first-ever chief procurement officer
Trisha McRoberts joins the C-suite with a mission to optimize cash management and assure supply.
By S.L. Fuller • March 28, 2024 -
Procurement platform for post-consumer recycled materials nabs $10.5M in funding
Circular, which connects suppliers of recycled plastics to buyers, plans to expand internationally and introduce other materials to its offering.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2024 -
Intel’s $8B in CHIPS funding should provide suppliers confidence
The chipmaker's hundreds of U.S. suppliers should prepare for "when the taps turn on," according to one expert.
By Kate Magill • March 25, 2024