Sourcing/procurement/srm - Articles - Page 27

Coffee Growers in Crisis Face New Blow From Trump Tariff Threat

July 30, 2019

The crisis facing Guatemala’s coffee growers, suffering from rock-bottom commodity prices and depressed incomes, could turn into a nightmare as Trump threatens tariffs against the country.

Three Steps to Align Sourcing Tech With Business Strategy

July 30, 2019

Stan Garber, SCB Contributor

Forward-looking procurement teams are embracing new SaaS tools to drive innovation in the sourcing process.

The Lithium Mine Buildup Is Outpacing the Electric-Car Boom

July 29, 2019

Bloomberg

Lithium miners are bulking up for a booming future when electric cars go mainstream. But speed bumps loom, with prices tumbling on a burst of new production and demand growth slowing in China.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Is Ethical and Visible Sourcing Within Reach?

July 26, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are manufacturers, retailers and brands serious about providing sourcing visibility to ensure ethical supply chains? And are consumers willing to pay for it?

Mexico’s Tight Avocado Supply Has Chipotle Looking Elsewhere

July 25, 2019

Bloomberg

Hass avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan, which has the lion’s share of the nation’s production, recently hit record prices.

Four Solutions to Achieving a More Transparent Supply Chain

July 23, 2019

Mark Kozeal, SCB Contributor

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.

We Need Technology to Combat Labor Abuses in Supply Chains, New Study Finds

July 15, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Factory audits alone are not sufficient to prevent labor abuses in global supply chains. Technology must also be applied to the problem.

Video

Q&A | Schneider Electric Turns to Suppliers to Promote Innovation

July 15, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Schneider Electric has embarked on a program to encourage innovation in its relations with key suppliers.

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Q&A | The State of the TMS Market

July 11, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Transportation management system software has evolved in line with current market forces and customer demands for service in the age of the omnichannel.

Supply Chain Transformation at Clarios

July 1, 2019

Happy with its longstanding relationship with Logility on the demand side, Johnson Controls Power Solutions looks to Logility to give it a centralized, more holistic view of its supply side operations, says Corey Graven, Executive Director, Suipply Chain, North America.