Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boeing production workers and machinists walked off the job in early September after failure to secure what union membership considered as lost wages and benefits from the last contract. They include areas of supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, customer fulfillment, logistics, transportation and other application areas.

Predictive Analytics Software

Jaggaer

MAY 21, 2025

Watch our on-demand webinar to discover how procurement can lead the way in ESG and decarbonization, and learn from experts about driving sustainability transformation across your supply chain. Explore how JAGGAER helps procurement teams stay ahead of regulatory pressure with end-to-end transparency. What is procurements role in CSRD?

Procurement Analytics

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Reliance on China for Rare Earths Wal-Mart Brings Price War to Groceries, Boosting Pressure on Big Food Retailers Bloomberg Toyota, Daimler Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026 More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Price Reduction

EFT

JULY 22, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday ahead of an August 1 deadline for countries to secure trade deals or face steep tariffs. US not rushing trade deals ahead of August deadline, will talk with China, Bessent says The Trump administration is more concerned with the quality of trade agreements than their timing, U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement

EFT

JULY 1, 2025

US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Trump's tariff deadline, FT reports Top U.S. trade officials are now seeking narrower agreements with other countries to secure deals before President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the talks.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs Five nations and the European Union, as well as airlines and aerospace firms worldwide, urged the Trump administration not to impose new national security tariffs on imported commercial planes and parts, documents released on Tuesday showed. gigatonnes a year. tariffs loom.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

The company reportedly plans to shift 15% to 20% of its production to India and Vietnam by 2026, reducing exposure to U.S.China tariffs. The soybean case highlights how tariffs disrupt not only imports but also export-driven supply chains, affecting rural economies and global food security.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

The disgraced executive was eventually convicted of wire and securities fraud in 2022 for misleading investors about Nikola’s operations and zero-emissions technology. Various sectors have already adapted IoT solutions like the security industry or companies offering BPO Services India.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 19, 2025

That phase out involves cutting the number of Amazon shipments serviced by one-half by the end of 2026. Business Insider (Paid subscription) , citing an internal document, later echoed by Reuters , had reported that FedEx garnered cost favorability compared with rival FedEx in securing this new partnership deal.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2025

Sales Slowdown The tariffs further complicate chief executive officer Calvin McDonald’s target of doubling sales from 2021 to 2026. Lululemon’s guidance assumes 30% tariffs on China and 10% on other countries. Rising competition and promotions in the apparel industry, and years of higher inflation, are also hindering the company.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said he had reached “an understanding” with food manufacturers to remove commonly used artificial food dyes from their products by 2026. Kennedy Jr., The Times said Kraft Heinz is the first major food company to officially announce plans to do so.

Chemicals

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

The days of quarterly reviews and annual procurement cycles are giving way to a much more dynamic, responsive approach to supply chain management. Having everything connected from market intelligence to tender procurement to actual bookings transforms how shippers operate. However, this specialization has created its own challenges.

Supply Chain Design Software

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Almost all governments are looking to onboard CTCs, with most of Europe being covered by 2026.

France

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages. Demand container capacity is expected to exceed the actual capacity available through 2026. Supply Chain Dive). Wall Street Journal ). of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT). Ship Technology ).

Material Savings

Precoro

JULY 1, 2024

Many SMBs feel disadvantaged because they have little leverage in negotiations with suppliers or vendors and can’t secure discounts due to low order volumes. Small companies may also lack the resources to create a dedicated procurement team for proper sourcing and supplier vetting. billion over 2017-2026.

Purchasing Skills

QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Furthermore, engaging in diplomatic and trade strategies to ensure fair market access and competition is vital.

Material Savings

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Shippers who standardized with a single carrier to secure higher volume-based rates, found themselves with their hands tied as e-commerce exploded. Why Is A Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategy Better? One of the most pressing issues facing e-commerce shippers is the capacity limit put in place by carriers.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

An overall corporate cost cutting initiative calls for $11 billion in savings by 2026 in order to afford the transition to electric powered vehicles. According to this report, “ The potential measures also include trying to end the company’s three-decades-old pact with workers to keep jobs secure, the company said Monday.”

Germany

QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

In the evolving landscape of automotive regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is at a crossroads, with significant speculation about adjusting its vehicle emission targets for 2026 and beyond. By 2032, the target intensifies to 82 grams per mile (equivalent to 108 mpg), underpinning a bold vision for a 67% BEV market share.

Material Savings

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Reportedly, suspicions are that these parts may have been secured as second-hand used, and sold as being certified new. The report indicates that AOG was positioned as a middleman between authorized producers of spare parts and maintenance services providers.

United Kingdom

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Also reported was a securities filing indicating that Boeing had plans to hire upwards of 10,000 workers in 2023. This new line would reportedly be housed in the former facility that was producing the iconic Boeing 747 jumbo aircraft that ceased production in December. This announcement was obviously newsworthy on multiple dimensions.

Resource Reduction

Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

It is forecasted that by 2026, demand will mainly be linked to the rise in clean energy technology, in particular for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets –– critical components for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as wind turbines. Moreover, the scare incited the international community to increase focus on supply security.

Modeling Software

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 8, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the disclosure by businesses of greenhouse gas emissions. SEC Announcement This week the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued long-awaited requirements that businesses must include in their greenhouse gas emissions disclosures.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By the time this second facility is scheduled to open in 2026, the chip technology will have been subsumed by newer technology. This is indeed added ongoing evidence of the likely regionalization of semiconductor, high tech and electronics supply networks, under the broad umbrella of industrial policy and national security.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2024

percent to 25 percent in 2026. The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026. The briefing document specifically observes: “ This port security initiative includes bringing port crane manufacturing capabilities back to the United States to support U.S.

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