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Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers
"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019 -
Chemical suppliers take hits from both sides of the trade war
Chemicals produced in the U.S. suffer from higher cost of materials imported from China and the shrinking Chinese export market due to retaliatory tariffs.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019 -
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Macy's: Tariff tranche 4 is 'the big one'
The retailer has worked for years to move production of private label goods out of China, but the country remains "an important piece of our overall mix," CEO Jeff Gennette said
By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019 -
Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list
Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%.
By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019 -
In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose
Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.
By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2019 -
As Old Navy and Gap split, so do their supply chains
Analysts see the brands' split as a strategic move, but it won't come without "teething problems" as supplier relationships and inventory management shift.
By Craig Guillot • May 14, 2019 -
US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B
The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2019 -
Starbucks secures $1B sustainability bond
The coffee chain's third and largest sustainability fund will support its efforts to ethically source coffee as well as build 10,000 green stores globally by 2025.
By Alicia Kelso • May 14, 2019 -
Trade war escalates: China, US to raise tariffs
Implementing tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods would affect nearly every industry that imports anything from China, from a small component to a finished product.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 13, 2019 -
Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect
The president suggested businesses "go to a new source" and repeated a previous threat to add 25% tariffs to another $325 billion of Chinese imports.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 10, 2019 -
Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs
Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments.
By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019 -
Kraft Heinz under investigation related to procurement 'misconduct'
Kraft Heinz's bonus structure incentivized procurement and operations teams to show the highest possible cost savings, according to CNBC citing sources familiar with the matter.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 9, 2019 -
Seeing through the tiers: The importance of visibility in supply chains
Consumers are ramping up the pressure on procurement professionals to provide a view of the whole chain.
By Matt Leonard • May 9, 2019 -
Survey: Supply chain professionals averaged 4% salary bump in 2018
The rise may indicate a smaller pool of qualified workers, wherein demand for labor has far outstripped supply.
By Matt Leonard • May 9, 2019 -
Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track
In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.
By Matt Leonard • May 8, 2019 -
Beef industry debuts sustainability framework
The plan lays out indicators for individual operations to assess water and land resources, animal and employee safety and well-being, efficiency and yield, and air and greenhouse gas emissions.
By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2019 -
US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday
Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019 -
Tesla's long-term production pace threatened by mineral shortages
Demand for copper is on the rise now that common smart devices, like responsive thermostats and voice-activated home devices, require the mineral.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 3, 2019 -
4 technologies for a more agile procurement process
For some organizations, agile procurement represents a completely new way of thinking. Technology can help ease the transition.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019 -
FreshDirect to source chicken from Blue Apron co-founder's new company
This is the first distribution deal for Arkansas-based Cooks Venture, which launched last month and focuses on regenerative agriculture.
By Lauren Manning • May 2, 2019 -
Mondelez pledges to source all cocoa through its sustainability program by 2025
Currently, 43% of the company's cocoa meets the standards under its Cocoa Life program, which seeks to reduce deforestation and child labor but lacks a commitment to a 100% deforestation-free supply chain.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019 -
Amazon makes blockchain service platform generally available
Supply chain applications, including sourcing traceability and reverse logistics, are among the first uses of Amazon's offering.
By Matt Leonard • May 2, 2019 -
Nestlé now meeting 77% of its zero-deforestation goal
The company is using satellite imagery to track its impact on the supply chain, with a current focus on palm oil production.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 1, 2019 -
Is progress enough? Forced labor risk persists in cotton supply chains
The government of Uzbekistan has largely rid the country' cotton production of child labor and forced labor is on the decline, but many major western companies continue to boycott.
By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019 -
Courtesy of Walgreens
Walgreens hires its first global chief supply chain officer
Colin Nelson is taking on the role, joining Walgreens from the agribusiness Bunge.
By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2019
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