Global Supply Chain Management

Kraft Heinz to Consolidate Supply Chain, Procurement Functions

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:01:00 -0400

The strategy of combining supply chain and procurement functions is relatively new, but becoming more common.

Bessent Calls for Overhaul of U.S. Supply Chains

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:46:29 -0400

Bessent claimed that decades of prioritizing low-cost sourcing have left the U.S. vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, all while compromising the country's domestic manufacturing.

Chevron Inks Deal to Power Microsoft Data Center in Texas

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Chevron said that the initiative — dubbed "Project Kilby" — is designed to meet the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

UPS to Invest $48M in Boosting Cold Chain Network

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

UPS said that the $48 million investment will be used to improve delivery speeds, helping them stay ahead of rising demand for temperature-sensitive medications.

IMO to Carry Out Evacuation Plan for Stranded Hormuz Ships

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:46:18 -0400

The IMP said that it will carry out a large-scale operation with cooperation between the maritime industry and the U.S., Iran, Oman and other Gulf Coast states.

Heat Wave Lowers Rhine Levels, Straining Fuel Supply Chains

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier on June 22, barges carrying diesel through Kaub in Germany were limited to about 1,070 tons of cargo, according to Spotbarge data.

U.K. Set to Finalize Long-Awaited Deforestation Rules

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The rules will require businesses to conduct regular checks of their supply chains to ensure that they're not sourcing products grown on illegally deforested lands.

World Cup Protest Targets Hyundai's Steel Supply Chain

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:50:16 -0400

Protesters gathered during Mexico's Group A match against South Korea to call on Hyundai to hold its supplier Ternium responsible for alleged human rights violations.

U.S. Temporarily Authorizes Sale of Iranian Oil

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:36 -0400

With the U.S. temporarily lifting its sanctions on Iranian oil, the Middle Eastern nation will now temporarily be allowed to sell oil using U.S. dollars

Iran Announces Plan to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:13:08 -0400

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the strait still needs to be managed, despite progress made on negotiations with the U.S.

Canada Looks to Food Supply Chain to Curb Grocery Costs

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:33:25 -0400

The bureau will conduct a "broad examination" of Canada's food supply chain, including harvesting, production, processing, logistics and transportation.

Strait of Hormuz Starts to Reopen

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:10:42 -0400

Lloyd's List maritime data found that ships that have been trapped in the strait since February have already started exiting the waterway.

Gartner: Top 25 Supply Chain Organizations Are Embracing AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:14 -0400

French energy technology multinational Schneider Electric retains top position for fourth consecutive year; Walmart climbs to third.

The Issues Already Shaping 2028's West Coast Port Labor Talks

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ILWU President Bobby Olvera Jr. argued that the decisions made by waterfront employers will determine whether the parties enter bargaining with momentum or mistrust.

How AstraZeneca Built Constraint-Based Planning With OMP

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AstraZeneca selected supply chain planning software provider OMP to help redefine the biopharmaceutical giant's global planning capabilities.

Watch: How eGourmet Solutions Scaled Order Management to Meet Rapid Growth

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A case study highlighting how eGourmet Solutions uses techOMS from Techdinamics to improve efficiency, visibility and overall supply chain performance.

Fertilizer Ships Face Long Backlog Even If Hormuz Reopens

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

There are over 40 vessels laden with fertilizer in the strait, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg and Kpler.

EU Moves to Strengthen Farmers' Position in Food Supply Chain

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The new rules are designed to ensure that the final prices of food products better reflect production costs, while providing more income to farmers.

Canada Looks to Crack Down on Forced Labor Imports

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:49:20 -0400

This comes as the Trump administration has sought to pressure trade partners to strengthen their own forced labor enforcement measures.

Supreme Court Allows First-Term Trump Tariffs to Remain in Place

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:20 -0400

The levies were imposed in 2018 under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the U.S. to enact tariffs in response to unfair trade practices.

ALAN Takes Nominations for Humanitarian Logistics Awards

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Each year, ALAN hands out awards to logistics professionals, academics, organizations and departments across four categories.

China Directs Sam's Club to Fix Food Safety Problems

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The retailer has dealt with numerous food safety issues in China, with customers having reported finding live rats and maggots in Sam's Club products.

Shipping Bottlenecks Likely to Persist Long After Hormuz Reopens

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:12:08 -0400

Even if traffic fully returns to the strait when (or if) the deal becomes official, the months-long global oil supply crisis won't simply resolve itself overnight.

Fire at California Warehouse Threatens West Coast Medical Supplies

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:31:07 -0400

Fire officials say that they're currently coordinating with Medline to allow the company to access supplies at the warehouse that weren't damaged in the fire.

Sleep Number Files Bankruptcy to Sell Itself, Blames Tariffs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sleep Number blamed its bankruptcy, in part, on “the unpredictable shifting of trade rules imposed by the current U.S. government, on top of an already vulnerable global supply chain."

Gartner: CSCOs Need to Walk the Lonely Road with Their CEOs

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CSCOs are perfectly positioned, in theory, to help navigate the uncertain waters ahead. But CEOs don't trust them.

Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

Transportation Secretary Announces American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:19:12 -0400

Initiative will launch a “high-visibility dashboard” connecting major transportation hubs directly to ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and retailers, Sean Duffy said.

US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:57:54 -0400

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had said the bridge would open this week, but appeared to back away from that on June 10.

Watch: How to Leverage AI — In Real Ways, Right Now

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit, explains how organizations can start small with AI, automate repetitive tasks, connect siloed data sources, and generate quick wins.