Risk/Resilience
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Amazon, DHL, Ikea, others join electric vehicle alliance
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance members plan to electrify their fleets within the next five to 10 years.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 23, 2020 -
E-commerce deliveries will overrun cities in 1 to 3 years
The World Economic Forum argues the best path forward is to build portfolios of solutions that improve congestion, emissions and unit cost of deliveries.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Trade war will lead to global recession: survey
The uncertainty surrounding a possible recession requires supply chain managers to tread cautiously and firm up risk management strategies.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Starbucks sets course for resource positive supply chain
The operational and procurement changes would touch every corner of the company's operation from food sourcing to building construction.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2020 -
3 retail supply chain fails of 2019 and how to avoid them in 2020
Supply chains struggled with technology integrations in 2019. Experts believe the ability to bounce back from a crisis will be essential for modern managers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging
The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Why procurement planning is critical ahead of Chinese New Year
Smart U.S. companies have plans in place to accommodate disruptions that come with the holiday, such as delayed production, slower shipping and tight capacity.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains
If retailers make the decision to buy chocolate based on labor and environmental standards it can help shift the industry in the right direction, Green America noted in its study.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Sustainable ocean freight gains momentum as Kuehne + Nagel, 7 others forgo Arctic shipping
Eight companies pledged not to use the Northern Sea Route, a pathway through the Arctic which cuts transit times but carries environmental consequences.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Amazon, FedEx, UPS join CBP e-commerce data pilot
The pilot will test whether shippers providing cargo information to the agency upfront will streamline screening processes as e-commerce parcel volumes approach 1.8 million per day.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Q&AWhat are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in
2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Brexit vote paves way for Jan. 31 exit, future of EU trade remains uncertain
The U.K. will remain subject to EU trade laws until Dec. 31, 2020, though the European Commission President called the likelihood of reaching a comprehensive trade agreement by the end of the year "impossible."
By Morgan Forde • UPDATED: Jan. 23, 2020 at 10:36 a.m. -
ColumnRecession ahead? 6 ways buyers can reduce risk
A prolonged period of economic health has lulled buyers and suppliers alike into a false sense of security.
By Rich Weissman • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Port of Baltimore to reduce diesel emissions with $1.8M EPA grant
The funding will allow the port to replace old, diesel-powered equipment and drayage trucks with newer, efficient models.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 09, 2020 -
FEMA focus should shift to supply chain recovery: report
Existing prevalent models of emergency management often put FEMA in competition with private supply chains for crucial resources.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 08, 2020 -
Column2020: Will procurement risk intensify?
The complicated economic, political and technological issues of 2019 are unsolved and will roll into the new year, so procurement managers need to look behind the headlines to stay ahead.
By Rich Weissman • Dec. 19, 2019 -
Poor inventory management weighs down the apparel industry
Tariffs and changing tastes may be challenges, but they don't explain the inventory management flaws underlying the modern apparel industry.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2019 -
Boeing halts 737 Max production, suppliers brace for impact
The aircraft manufacturer said it would prioritize the delivery of the 400 planes it currently has in storage.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 17, 2019 -
OpinionPlanning for IMO 2020: The cost of non-compliance
It's paramount that shippers, refiners, marketers and traders prepare now so fines don't mount and trade flows aren't further disrupted, writes Patrick Long, a director at Opportune LLP.
By Patrick Long • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Trump to sign phase 1 of China trade deal Jan. 15
The president said he would travel to Beijing "at a later date" to begin discussions on the second phase of the deal. No new details were released by Trump nor the U.S. Trade Representative on what was in the first phase of the deal.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Amazon Logistics parcel volume will surpass UPS and FedEx by 2022, Morgan Stanley says
Morgan Stanley's estimates are not predicated on Amazon's build-out of a shipping service catering to parcels originating from sites other than Amazon e-commerce platform, but the researchers know that is coming too.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 13, 2019 -
OpinionHow to assess risks in a globalized supply chain
While it can expand reach and profitability, globalization can be a stumbling block for businesses, exposing firms to interruptions in supply, stock-outs, quality problems and supplier management issues.
By Jon Kirchoff, PhD • Dec. 12, 2019 -
Carbon conscious suppliers are high performers across the board: CDP
A leading myth in sustainable sourcing is that supplier requests to change energy sourcing or decrease emissions will be costly, and passed onto the customer. Evidence suggests that doesn't have to be the case.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Celadon Group files for bankruptcy, ceases operations
The bankruptcy filing comes less than a week after the U.S. Department of Justice charged the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer in a securities and accounting fraud scheme.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Company of the Year: Nike
Nike's acquisition of demand-sensing startup Celect this year was the culmination of years of progress toward agile manufacturing and inventory visibility, resulting in an industry-leading supply chain.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 09, 2019
