Risk and Resilience: Page 2
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Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target
The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 21, 2024 -
Opinion
4 best practices for the global supply chain of the future
Consulting experts, prioritizing data analytics and highlighting sustainability efforts can help ensure reliable operations in the face of global disruption.
By Polly Mitchell-Guthrie • March 20, 2024 -
Trendline
Sustainable supply chains
Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.
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Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in a recent report.
By Caroline Colvin • March 18, 2024 -
What we learned at Manifest Vegas 2024
Companies discussed crucial leadership skills, employee retention, and the use of AI and machine learning at this year’s conference.
By Kelly Stroh • March 12, 2024 -
How PetSmart uses FLOW data to manage its supply chain
The retailer’s chief supply chain officer said the federal data platform is helping it avoid reactionary decisions and predict delays.
By Alejandra Salgado • March 8, 2024 -
SEC drops scope 3 emissions from final climate disclosure rule
The agency scaled back reporting requirements for scope 1 and 2 and will take a phased approach to the new mandates.
By Lamar Johnson • March 6, 2024 -
Scope 3 will be a focus for large companies regardless of SEC rule outcome, KPMG says
Large companies will still need to track scope 3 emissions as part of California and European Union requirements, analysts said.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 4, 2024 -
Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic
Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2024 -
Construction supply chain headaches persist 4 years into pandemic
As the fourth anniversary of COVID-19’s arrival in the U.S. nears, contractors are still dealing with challenges around materials pricing and availability.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 4, 2024 -
Nestlé hit by supply constraints in health business
IT hiccups at packaging sites created a supply chain backup in the food and beverage giant’s vitamin, mineral and supplement unit.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early
The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Biden administration issues executive order on port cybersecurity
The order attempts to shift more ship-to-shore crane manufacturing to the U.S. amid concerns about cyber risk at port facilities.
By David Jones • Feb. 21, 2024 -
FTC probes role of wholesalers, purchasing groups in drug shortages
The agency issued a request for information scrutinizing “the practices of opaque drug middlemen,” Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Front-line workers are more likely to be anxious and depressed, survey finds
Employers have a vested interest in educating these essential workers about their well-being options, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Cocoa supply issues could lead to smaller chocolate bar sizes: expert
Producers may experiment with new product formulations to avoid recent heavy price hikes on chocolates.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Retail and apparel groups call for secure travel on the Red Sea
The trade organizations cited rising rates, delays and at least $80 billion in cargo that has been diverted around the region amid attacks.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Job attrition may slow during first half of 2024, survey shows
Employees said they most often stay put for flexibility, fulfillment and good compensation.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Whirlpool plans further supply chain cost reductions
The home appliance company expects to cut at least $100 million more from its operations as it sees productivity improvements.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Boeing to increase supply chain inspections after plane door blowout
Bolts that should have kept a blown-out door panel in place were removed and not replaced during repairs, a National Transportation Safety Board report found.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 9, 2024 -
FMC urged to evaluate surcharges amid Red Sea crisis
During a hearing last week, shipper groups also asked the federal agency to consider taking action before congestion and potential equipment challenges unfold.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Surging cocoa prices could lead to Valentine’s Day sticker shock
Supply remains scarce due to heavy rains and the spread of black pod disease in West Africa, according to a recent CoBank report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Foot Locker COO names 4 skills crucial to supply chain leaders
Global awareness was one skill Elliott Rodgers highlighted during remarks at Manifest Vegas 2024.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Upcoming Indo-Pacific trade deal adds to US supply chain priorities
Meant to boost collaboration and resiliency, the agreement's member countries will make their picks for key committees in the coming months.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Red Sea disruptions may drive port congestion, inflation
Risks to the U.S. economy grow as the crisis prolongs, experts told a House committee.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Supply chain woes contribute to medical apparel supplier’s bankruptcy
Careismatic said that delays, high costs, rising competition and fast-falling demand after pandemic-driven highs created a liquidity crunch.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2024