Risk/Resilience

Oatly supply chain chief departs

Moving forward, the plant-based milk brand is looking to simplify operations and shift to a lean manufacturing model.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2022

Amid strike fears, cargo diversion a key fixture in 2022’s supply chain playbook

The shadow of negotiations clouds U.S. railroads and West Coast ports. Shippers have leaned on less-risky alternatives, despite some drawbacks.

By Max Garland • Nov. 16, 2022

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: a storm, a sudden change of regulation, an unethical supplier, a cyberattack. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Stanley Black & Decker cuts nearly 50,000 SKUs as part of transformation plan

The move comes as the company retools its sourcing strategy to help generate $1.5 billion in savings over the next three years.

By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 10, 2022

FedEx suspends Express, Ground services in Florida areas hit by Tropical Storm Nicole

The company listed on Thursday hundreds of affected ZIP codes, covering places like Daytona Beach, Orlando and West Palm Beach.

By Max Garland • Nov. 10, 2022

Deadline to avoid rail strike or lockout extended to December

The country’s third-largest rail union agreed to a longer “cooling off” period in an attempt to avoid congressional intervention and service disruptions.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2022

Holiday hangovers: Retailers seek to clear out inventory piles as the season ramps up

After declarations about “decisive” actions to clear excess goods earlier this year, levels are still high and markdowns rampant.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 8, 2022

3 Port of Oakland terminals reopen following union walkout

The action by ILWU Local 34, which led to daytime closures, was independent of broader union efforts.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 3, 2022

ESG backlash unlikely to derail SEC proposal requiring climate risk disclosures

One expert said the agency has "vastly underestimated" the amount of money needed for businesses to comply.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 3, 2022

P&G to offset rising costs with price increases, productivity initiatives

The actions come as the CPG prepares to unveil a new procurement and operations plan, dubbed Supply Chain 3.0, later this month.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 2, 2022

Rail labor negotiations: Tracking the path to ratification

A strike or lockout could now occur as soon as Dec. 9 after the signalman's union agreed to extend its cooling off period.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Nov. 23, 2022

Shippers urge Biden to prevent potential rail shutdown

Over 300 trade associations signed a letter asking the president to prevent a strike or lockout.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2022

A second rail union rejects labor deal over paid sick leave

The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and their employers agreed to avoid service disruptions until December as part of a "status quo" period.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 27, 2022

Hurricane Ian damage largely spares supply chains

Although some businesses will see delays, the disruption isn't expected to compare to the Texas deep freeze last February.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2022

EPA to speed review of new chemicals for electric vehicles

The move is in line with the Biden administration’s focus on boosting domestic output of lithium and rare earth minerals.

By Larry Pearl • Oct. 18, 2022

Railroads should give workers the benefits they seek

It's time to get freight rail back on track with a stable workforce and improved service, writes the National Association of Chemical Distributors.

By Eric R. Byer • Oct. 17, 2022

CMA CGM offers shippers sustainability incentives to speed container flow

The program provides 2.5 tons of carbon credits for each box returned early as major ports threaten fees on long-dwelling cargo.

By Alejandra Salgado • Oct. 13, 2022

Honda battery plant set for Ohio, part of ‘EV hub’

A joint venture with LG Energy Solution will invest up to $4.4 billion to scale electric vehicle production.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 12, 2022

How the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian

Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed food supplies in the storm’s aftermath.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 12, 2022

Product quality issues hamper Conagra in Q1

The CPG was forced to pause manufacturing on multiple lines when certain goods did not meet specifications.

By Megan Ruggles • Oct. 11, 2022

Railroads back to bargaining table after large union rejects labor agreement

The National Railway Labor Conference, which is representing railroads in negotiations, said that "failed ratification does not present risk of an immediate service disruption.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2022

Creating a more flexible and resilient supply chain starts with identifying key risk exposures

With access to the right expertise and advanced technology, organizations can develop a meaningful action plan for rethinking their supply chain.

Oct. 10, 2022

FedEx Express pilots union eyes speedy mediation process, but is ‘not going to settle’

The union hopes to negotiate improvements to its pension plan, Capt. Chris Norman told Supply Chain Dive.

By Max Garland • Oct. 7, 2022

Florida orange crop faces ‘significant damage’ from Hurricane Ian

The storm ripped fruit from trees and flooded groves, threatening to worsen what was already expected to be a record-low harvest.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act heats up market for critical metals in EV batteries

The U.S. “is far behind other nations — even Europe, but especially China — in manufacturing batteries," one expert said.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 5, 2022

Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian

The storm ripped through Florida last week and halted delivery and transportation operations. Some areas still have service suspensions in place.

By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2022