Risk/Resilience
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Governors call for better centralized procurement of COVID-19 testing supplies
"When we expect 180,000 diverse swabs and get 180,000 foam swabs, we're grateful for the foam swabs. But that means we can't do all those other types of tests," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 04, 2020 -
Opinion
An unexpected risk of COVID-19: Canceled supplier audits
While it’s hard to fault a company for canceling audits during a pandemic, it’s important to understand what’s at stake, and have a plan in place to mitigate new risks, writes Sylvain Guyoton, SVP of research at EcoVadis.
By Sylvain Guyoton • June 04, 2020 -
Coca-Cola, Mondelez trim SKUs as CPGs tackle pandemic stresses
Supply chains are reducing complexity to better operate in volatile market conditions.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 02, 2020 -
US manufacturing recovers slightly in May, demand challenges remain: ISM
The Institute for Supply Management projects an uphill battle to recovery in 2021 as new order numbers reached their second lowest level since 2008.
By Morgan Forde • June 01, 2020 -
Cross-border postal exchanges fall 21% through pandemic
As the pandemic sparks an economic crisis, the world's postal services will also, to varying degrees, struggle financially.
By Matt Leonard • May 29, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow tariffs ravaged the COVID-19 medical supply chain
Months into the pandemic, the U.S. faces an ongoing shortage of PPE and some of it is still subject to tariffs.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 27, 2020 -
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AutoZone rethinks supplier diversity after coronavirus disrupts parts supply chain
The company has already begun searching for new sourcing countries, but expanding the geographic diversity of its supply chain will be a long game, according to CEO William Rhodes.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 27, 2020 -
Rail companies cut capacity as volume slides 20%
Rail volume is expected to increase in the coming weeks as auto plants reopen across the country.
By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2020 -
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Deep DiveCanceled orders, delayed payments: How supplier collaboration could reverse apparel's nose dive
Stakeholders envision a future where demand, not merchandisers, drive fashion supply chains, and buyers bring vendors into the planning process.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2020 -
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2 Ford facilities reopen for second time in a week
The auto industry has been open about its hurdles during the pandemic, as positive coronavirus tests can halt production at multiple stages in the supply chain.
By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2020 -
Research conflicts on drone delivery costs, efficiency as parcel carriers scale operations
While Gartner estimates drone fleets could reduce operations costs by 70%, some research indicates drone operations, at scale, could be up to 10 times less energy efficient than vans.
By Morgan Forde • May 21, 2020 -
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Experts: 3 ways coronavirus has shifted supply chains' focus
Practitioners from across the industry came together at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss how the pandemic is affecting their operations.
By Matt Leonard • May 20, 2020 -
Coronavirus adds to complications heading into hurricane season
Analysts anticipate risk to manufacturing and expect reduced trucking hours at ports to have a knock-on effect on cargo movement.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: May 21, 2020 at 11:35 a.m. -
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COVID-19 may put industrial distribution back in the game
Manufacturers may look to their industrial distribution network as an opportunity to satisfy more customers and rebuild their market share.
By Rich Weissman • May 19, 2020 -
Daimler temporarily suspends production in Alabama over supplier issues
The Mexican automotive supplier base has been a big question mark when it comes to the sector's ability to restart operations in the coming days.
By Matt Leonard • May 18, 2020 -
China waives retaliatory tariffs on 79 US import categories
The imports eligible for waivers include semiconductor parts, medical disinfectants, rare earth metals and chemical products.
By Morgan Forde • May 13, 2020 -
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Your business is essential. How do you protect workers during a pandemic?
Cleaning should be much more regular, gloves don't do much to fight coronavirus and other tips from health experts.
By Matt Leonard • May 12, 2020 -
PwC: Automation is key to supply chain agility post pandemic
Thirty-four percent of financial leaders surveyed plan to leverage automation to improve the speed and accuracy of decision-making within their supply chains.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveCOVID-19 changed the stakes for e-commerce. Do fulfillment networks need to change too?
A global pandemic that drove consumers into their homes, cratered demand for discretionary goods and upped screen time has changed the risk calculus for e-commerce fulfillment.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 12, 2020 -
45% of apparel buyers working with suppliers to cut costs: McKinsey
A survey of 116 apparel sourcing executives found one-fifth are paying for 75% or more of their orders as originally agreed, while 18% are paying no vendors as agreed.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 07, 2020 -
Opinion
The 5 calling cards of a strong supplier relationship
A crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is possibly the best time to work on building stronger relationships with new and pre-existing suppliers, writes Neils Bray, an account manager at LINTEC Automotive.
By Neils Bray • May 07, 2020 -
Coronavirus hit XPO revenue in Q1 despite demand surge from some shippers
The company's revenue fell in its transportation and logistics segment, but it did see some customers looking for capacity to cover a surge in demand.
By Matt Leonard • May 05, 2020 -
Wearables could be key for worker safety as warehouses, manufacturers eager to reopen
Wristbands connected to the Internet of Things present a possible safety solution, as well as privacy concerns.
By Jen A. Miller • May 05, 2020 -
USDA to purchase $470M in surplus meat, dairy and produce
After facing criticism that the government's efforts have been slow to help producers during the pandemic, the department said this will allow food to be distributed to communities nationwide.
By Lillianna Byington • May 05, 2020 -
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Quarterly inventories fall for first time since 2018
Depleted inventories in the first quarter were largely the result of supply issues, but this will transition to a demand-driven reduction moving forward, experts suggest.
By Matt Leonard • May 04, 2020
