COVID-19-related disruptions have sparked noticeable swings in availability and spot rates, even as capacity recovers.

A third of businesses in a Jaggaer-Tealbook survey said they had "difficulty identifying diverse suppliers that also meet procurement criteria."

Increased global demand and recycling setbacks during the pandemic point to the need for better systems within the supply chain.

The time it takes to ship products from China to the U.S. increased by 83% in September compared to before the pandemic, according to Freightos.

The ports' latest tweaks to their hours come after months of congestion and surging consumer demand.

Companies are willing to spend money on chartering ships because the alternative of not having inventory in for peak season is worse, said Sea-Intelligence CEO and founder Alan Murphy.

The need for labor will only become more pressing as shippers bring the carrier more volume for peak season.

Securing carrier capacity is not a guarantee in the currently constrained environment, so Home Depot took matters into its own hands by chartering ships.

Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.

The tight labor market and high raw material costs are top challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers says.

In a span of months, the drug giant strengthened its production power for pandemic-level demand.

Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.

Port-proximate markets are seeing record low vacancies and soaring rental rates amid a surge in e-commerce, according to a Cushman and Wakefield report.

The Fritos and Gatorade manufacturer is embracing a more ambitious agenda to reduce reliance on new plastics as consumers continue to pressure brands to reduce their environmental footprints.

As an example, the retailer said 98% of its Christmas trees ship out of Yantian and now have 4-8 week lead times. A bypass network will help imports skip a touch, and arrive in time for holiday shopping.

Carriers have to make tough decisions to preserve quality of customer service.

The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions. 

Procurement teams can turn supply constraints into an opportunity to rebuild with sourcing in mind, writes Praveen Kumar Soni.

This is the latest action from the Federal Maritime Commission to address issues in the ocean shipping industry, as the pandemic brought forward a series of complaints.

Walmart's latest collaboration on self-driving vehicles is its first to span multiple cities.