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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 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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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 -
Retrieved from Walmart on May 08, 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 -
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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 -
Harley-Davidson's supply chain shifts to mitigate tariffs may be only short-term fix
Executives are more optimistic about the retail environment in the remainder of 2019, but improving consumer trends are cold comfort in a shifting trade environment that seems to get worse for Harley at every turn.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 25, 2019 -
Report: Digital transformation spending to reach $1.18T this year
Manufacturing is expected to lead the way in spending, followed by retail and transportation.
By Matt Leonard • April 25, 2019 -
H&M expands product transparency for online apparel
Several sustainability and ethics watchers give the fast-fashion retailer props for its efforts, but also say it should go further.
By Daphne Howland • April 24, 2019 -
Walmart turns to transparency with its own beef supply chain
Five hundred Walmart stores across the southeastern U.S. will carry Angus beef cuts such as steaks and roasts from regional providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 24, 2019 -
Alcoa concerned aluminum tariffs will turn to quotas
A quota, CEO Roy Harvey argued, would reduce the available supply of aluminum and cans in the U.S. and reshuffle global supply and demand in a way that favors the suppliers already undercutting American producers.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 22, 2019 -
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As a procurement professional — and consumer — I failed Earth Day
Supply chain managers have real power to enact lasting change in sustainability efforts. I had a platform to bring my passion, and I didn’t take advantage.
By Rich Weissman • April 22, 2019 -
EU proposes tariffs on $20B of US imports
The possibility of tariffs sounds a warning bell for U.S. companies with global supply chains that import from or export to the EU.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 18, 2019 -
UPS leads $48M funding round for 3D printing startup
Fast Radius has been working with UPS since 2016 as the logistics company moves into on-demand manufacturing.
By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019
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