IndustryWeek Supply Chain Initiative

Thought leadership on strategic supply management practices, with an emphasis on small- and medium-sized suppliers.

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Boeing’s Speed Problem

Apr 26, 2019

"Work quicker" will only make production issues worse.

Supply Chain Takeaways from the M&T Conference

Apr 19, 2019

All told, it was an edifying three days.

Ticked Off

Apr 11, 2019

Tariff takedown has readers ready to rumble.

The Real Cost of Tariffs

Apr 05, 2019

China is sending a message that the U.S. doesn’t have all the leverage and needs to allow for some middle ground.

Yes, There Is a Supplier Lean Metric - and It's Very Useful

Apr 01, 2019

OEMs will improve results if they make Manufacturing Critical-path Time part of their purchasing equation.

Suppliers Hit Hardest in GM Closures

Mar 29, 2019

A lesson here: Don’t become too dependent on any one customer.

Supplier Roulette

Mar 22, 2019

OEMs’ approaches to risk have changed, but at what cost?

Tax Breaks Get Mixed Reviews

Mar 15, 2019

Equipment depreciation, new IRS regulations show lukewarm results.

Note to Trump: China and the EU Are Two Different Beasts

Mar 08, 2019

Paul Ericksen, IndustryWeek’s supply chain advisor, shares his thoughts on recent news and recommends supply-chain-related reads.

Rest in Peace, Piece Price

Mar 01, 2019

Why supply chain management is long overdue for an overhaul.