13+ hour, 44+ min ago  (573+ words) United States Steel Corporation has committed US$1. 9bn to construct a direct-reduced-iron facility at Big River Steel Works in Osceola, Arkansas. The facility could establish a vertically integrated supply chain linking the company's Minnesota mining operations to its Arkansas steel production…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (503+ words) Businesses around the world have been forced to adapt to a new way of operating. With constant geopolitical events re-shaping supply chains, leaders have had to move away from operational efficiency and towards building resilience. Organisations can no longer withstand…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (397+ words) The finding came from research presented at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo. The survey polled 101 CPOs during January and February 2026. Results were shared with attendees at the International Barcelona Convention Centre between May 18 and 20. The event is considered one…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (799+ words) A labour dispute at Samsung Electronics could disrupt global memory chip distribution networks as 48, 000 workers prepare for an 18-day walkout starting 21 May. The action threatens to interrupt production flows at facilities responsible for 36% of worldwide dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) output....

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (881+ words) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz at the end of February did not cause an immediate supply chain failure because hundreds of tankers loaded with Middle Eastern crude were already sailing towards their destinations. These vessels took weeks to…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (651+ words) Healthcare organisations face mounting pressure to secure supply chains as leaders prepare for geopolitical disruption and climate risks. According to the KPMG 2025 Healthcare CEO Outlook, these operational concerns rank among the top priorities influencing short term decision making across the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (102+ words) 8 September 2026 | JW MARRIOTT GROSVENOR HOUSE, LONDON All the dates you need to know for'The Global Procurement Awards 2. Though Leadership: Showcase your achievements, innovation, and strategic impact while positioning your business at the forefront of modern procurement excellence. 3. Executive Networking: Connect…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (547+ words) As supply chains around the world look to break down data silos in the throngs of global disruption, o9 Solutions is partnering with Snowflake to help develop a single source of supply chain truth. Global volatility in recent years has proven…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (926+ words) As a global leader in business sustainability ratings, Eco Vadis helps organisations around the world to improve their ESG performance across supply chains. Through its monitoring capabilities, it empowers businesses to make measurable impact and ensure transparency." Dexter Galvin,"SVP…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (515+ words) Supply chain disruption has exposed the risks of fragmented operational structures. Coupa has announced a collaboration with Miebach to connect design, planning and execution functions across supply chains. The announcement came one week before Coupa Inspire, an event where leaders…...