Category: Procurement

Procurement teams have long managed inventory risk through delivery schedules, buffer stock policies, and volume forecasts. But as demand softens and suppliers face rising capital

U.S. container imports dropped 9.7% in May to 2.18 million TEUs, the steepest monthly decline since the pandemic, according to Descartes Datamyne. The fall follows

As companies diversify sourcing across the U.S., Mexico, and Asia, many are encountering fragmented order volumes that undermine scale efficiencies. While nearshoring improves resilience and

RH’s Q1 2025 earnings reveal how the luxury home retailer is adapting its supply chain to thrive amid global uncertainty. Through strategic sourcing, flexible real

Fast fashion giant Shein is ramping up local production in India through its partnership with Reliance Retail, aiming to build a major export-oriented manufacturing base

Procurement teams have long managed supplier performance through delivery metrics, quality scores, and contract compliance. But in the current macroeconomic climate, marked by high interest

A federal appeals panel has frozen a lower-court order that struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping import duties, giving the White House breathing room until

Kohl’s is navigating a turbulent trade environment with a more adaptive inventory strategy and a sourcing footprint recalibrated for tariff resilience. As new tariffs loom,

Lululemon Athletica is struggling to keep up momentum as tariffs, shifting consumer tastes and intensifying competition weigh on its financial outlook. The premium athletic wear

Procurement functions have long relied on demand forecasts as the backbone of sourcing strategies, using them to shape order volumes, contract terms, and supplier commitments.