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Q&A | How Technology Can Transform Procurement

January 10, 2019

When it comes to modern-day technology tools, procurement officers have a wide variety from which to choose. Which are the most valuable options?

Pot Thrives in Emerging Latin American Cannabis Markets

January 8, 2019

Bloomberg

In the nascent world of global pot investing and sourcing, assets can be hard to document — but may hold enormous rewards.

More Companies Make Supply Chain Changes in China

January 8, 2019

Bloomberg

These companies are exploring manufacturing options outside of China as a result of tariffs and the trade war, according to Bloomberg.

Q&A | How Ace Hardware Ensures Supplier Excellence

January 7, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ace Hardware manages a supplier base numbering in the thousands. Here's how the company ensures consistent supplier performance in a constrained supply-chain world.

How Donating Merchandise Can Solve Inventory Issues

January 7, 2019

Gary Smith, SCB Contributor

With the new year comes an old problem: how to dispose of excess inventory without feeling like you’re just throwing dollars out the door.

New Tariffs Bring New Headaches on Top of Higher Costs

Podcast | Tariffs, Part 1: The Impact on U.S. Manufacturers

January 4, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Positive or negative: What’s the bottom-line impact of tariffs on U.S. manufacturers?

Apple Cuts Sales Outlook to New Low, Citing Supply Chain Struggle

January 3, 2019

Bloomberg

For the first time in almost two decades, Apple has lowered its revenue outlook — citing weakness in China’s economy and supply constraints.

Why the U.S. Still Imports Natural Gas Despite Export Boom

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. may be exporting natural gas at a record clip, but that hasn’t stopped it from accepting new imports.

Coffee Farmers Gain Grounds to Raise Prices in 2019

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

It’s been a big year for the companies that sell coffee, but not so much for the growers that supply them. That could start to change in 2019.

American Chain Restaurants Had a Tough Year and 2019 Looks Worse

It’s not going to get much easier for the restaurant industry.

December 28, 2018

Bloomberg

After facing stagnant sales and weak customer traffic in 2018, U.S. restaurants will encounter more headwinds next year, including rising food and wage costs.