The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management (SRM) and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in sourcing and procurement are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, cut costs and build more strategic partnerships. Learn how companies around the world are using sourcing, procurement and SRM solutions for supply chain optimization.

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July 28, 2025
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Identifying the Source of Products Through Chemical ‘Fingerprinting’
The science of forensic chemistry is playing a key role today in tracing the source of products all the way back to their origin.
July 25, 2025
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Podcast | How Many Ways Can Customs Hit You for Forced-Labor Violations?
How is the second Trump Administration enforcing laws against forced labor in global supply chains?
July 22, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Coca-Cola to Start Using Cane Sugar in U.S. Soft Drinks
The company laid out its plans to launch a product using cane sugar for its flagship soda in the U.S., but clarified that it will act as a complement to its current offerings.

July 22, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
AstraZeneca Vows to Commit $50B to U.S. Drug Manufacturing
July 21, 2025
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Warning: Detecting Trade Fraud Is Now a Priority for Regulators
July 17, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Report Alleges Ties Between Illegal Cattle Ranching and Luxury Fashion Brands
July 16, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Congress Mulls Bill to Strengthen U.S. Rare Earth Supply Chains
July 16, 2025
By Bloomberg
Apple to Spend $500M to Source Rare Earths from U.S. Producer

July 14, 2025
By Bloomberg
Mideast Conflict Is Latest Threat to Global Fertilizer Supplies
July 11, 2025
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: How Practical Is Reshoring Production to the U.S.?
July 10, 2025
By SupplyChainBrain
Pentagon to Invest $400M in U.S. Rare Earth Miner MP Materials
July 10, 2025
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: The Next Big Innovation Cycle in Global Electronics
July 8, 2025
By DELMIA
Your Supply Chain Digital Twin - Why it should integrate with Design & Manufacturing

Inventory Fitness: Governance, Targets and Segmentation
July 15, 2025 | Oliver Wight
101 Top AI Use Cases in Procurement
July 15, 2025 | GEP
The Future of Transportation Management: Navigating the Next Era of Supply Chains
July 15, 2025 | Manhattan Associates
The Changing Landscape of Order Management Systems (OMS)
June 15, 2025 | Infios
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges: Are You the Disruptor or Are You Disrupted
June 1, 2025 | FLEXE

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January 14, 2022
The global shortage of microchips has had a devastating impact on multiple industries, not least automotive manufacturers, who are expected to have lost some $210 billion in 2021 because they couldn’t get enough chips to drive the systems in their vehicles. But how did we get to this state of affairs?
Leaving China Isn’t As Easy As You Think
November 17, 2021
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November 11, 2021
It wasn’t too long ago that we began seeing signs of a return of manufacturing from China back to the U.S. Has someone flipped the script?