The Supply Chainer

By 2030, Gartner predicts e-commerce retailers and consumer electronics companies will spend twice as much on managing reverse and returns logistics compared to outbound orders and deliveries. The shift underscores the urgent need for logistics leaders to prioritize circular processes to manage risk, reduce complexity, and gain better visibility. For some specialty retailers, only 35% of what is returned is resold at full price, according to Gartner research. These companies

The scale of PFAS exposure in global supply chains is deeper than many manufacturers realize. New analysis from Assent Inc.  has identified 695 unique PFAS in supplier declarations, a 30% jump in just six months. The findings highlight how “forever chemicals” are not only widespread but also increasingly traceable, raising pressure on companies to identify and replace them before new bans, lawsuits, and part obsolescence hit. From over 4.5 million supplier declarations, Assen

When DHL says it’s doubling down on the UAE, it’s not just PR fluff — the company’s latest moves include swallowing the last piece of its joint venture with Danzas and constructing a Middle East & Africa Innovation Center in Dubai. In a region where trade ambitions are sky-high and infrastructure is no longer the bottleneck, these investments signal more than expansion — they’re a recalibration. According to a DHL spokesperson, the expansion “enhances logistics efficiency for

Every supply chain leader knows the pain of forecasts that miss the mark. Single-point predictions fail in the face of volatile demand, leaving teams stuck with either excess stock or costly shortages. Planners lose hours chasing down exceptions, executives lose trust in the numbers, and customers lose patience when product availability slips. The industry has long tried to patch over these failures with manual overrides, buffer stock, or IT workarounds—but these fixes only b

In the last seven days, leadership moves affecting supply chain and logistics roles have continued apace. Here are five notable appointments—all in roles directly tied to supply-chain strategy or execution. Tyson Foods  named Devin Cole  as Chief Operating Officer, inheriting the supply chain, beef, pork, and prepared foods divisions. He replaces Brady Stewart , who departed following a code-of-conduct violation. Estimated salary: $800,000–$900,000.Elevating an internal veter

Food recalls remain one of the most visible risks in supply chain management, carrying consequences that extend far beyond compliance paperwork. Contaminated products put consumers at direct risk of illness, and every link in the chain—from supplier to distributor—faces the fallout. For companies, recalls can mean lost revenue, fractured trust with customers, and heightened regulatory scrutiny. For supply chain leaders, the reality is stark: food safety is not simply a regula