Topic
Procurement Sourcing
Supply Chain Long Beach Port Awards $54M in Small Business Contracts, Exceeding Goals
The Port of Long Beach awarded $54.4 million in services and materials contracts to small businesses in the 2025 fiscal year, achieving a 44.6% utilization rate — well above its 27% goal. The port's Small Business Enterprise Program, one of the most ambitious among California ports, is designed to prepare local firms for the port's plan to double cargo handling capacity to 20 million containers annually by 2050.
Supply Chain West Asia Crisis Forces Consumer Goods Firms to Reroute Supply Chains
The ongoing crisis in West Asia has compelled consumer goods companies like Dabur, Britannia, and Tata Consumer Products to shift their manufacturing and sourcing strategies. This strategic pivot aims to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions.
Supply Chain Dairy Pact Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in North-East India
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) and Assam Rifles have signed a supply pact to enhance dairy product distribution to military units in north-east India. This agreement aims to generate ₹44 crore annually for cooperatives and improve supply chain resilience.
Supply Chain Market-Linked Pricing: A New Era for Dairy Sustainability
The dairy industry is transitioning from cost-based to market-linked pricing to enhance sustainability and meet evolving consumer demands. This shift addresses structural challenges and aligns procurement with market expectations.