Risk and Resilience
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Teamsters threaten UPS strike in Louisville after layoffs
The union's leader gave the delivery giant until Monday to rectify the situation impacting a subset of workers at a package sortation hub.
By Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2023 -
‘We need everyone on this journey’: How PepsiCo is reducing water use in its supply chain
The beverage giant is focused on efficiency in its operations and working with communities, Pepsi’s senior director overseeing water strategy told Supply Chain Dive.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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Can relationships between buyers and suppliers evolve fast enough to keep up with the speed of ever-changing supply chain risks?
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5 tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change
As weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves to reduce premiums.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Staples cyberattack affected online order deliveries
The retailer restored several systems last week, and its supply chain is operating normally, a spokesperson told Cybersecurity Dive.
By David Jones • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Former GM procurement manager convicted in supplier bribery scheme
Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023 -
How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare
After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains
Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023 -
White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council
After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023 -
S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages
As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Procurement leaders are prioritizing ESG, but gathering data is ‘increasingly painstaking’: report
Along with informational challenges, buyers said that they have difficulty finding sustainable suppliers, according to a recent survey released by Amazon.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials
The automaker is looking to create a circular supply chain that can make use of aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2023 -
After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers
Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023 -
‘It is everywhere’: Rooting out forced labor from supply chains
Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a Gartner report.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Better Cotton platform aims to help brands track sourcing
Nonprofit Better Cotton's goal is to help fashion and textile brands improve traceability within the material's supply chains.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023 -
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Party City-owned balloon supplier files for bankruptcy
Anagram entered Chapter 11 amid uncertainty around the manufacturer’s supply contract with the retailer, which is its corporate parent and largest customer.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Scientists break ground on sand sourcing traceability
A research team’s findings, reported in Nature last week, could help support certification programs amid concerns about illicit sourcing from sensitive areas.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 9, 2023 -
Milk suppliers sour over carton shortage
Dairy suppliers and others cite Pactiv Evergreen as the supply problem’s source. Competitors are trying to step up production as beverage producers seek help.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability
The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Rite Aid bankruptcy: Court OKs supply settlement with McKesson
The initial greenlight keeps pharmaceuticals flowing to the retailer’s stores after the drug distributor threatened earlier to stop shipping.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Ørsted cancels two offshore wind projects citing supply chain problems
The projects off the coast of New Jersey had become financially unworkable due to delays and increased interest rates, the company said.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Apple, Amazon, Nike and others back new push to decarbonize supply chains
The Clean Energy Procurement Academy uses the expertise of its founding members to help suppliers transition to renewable energy sources.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Boeing confirms cyberattack, global services disrupted
The incident is impacting elements of the aerospace and defense company's parts and distribution business, said a Boeing spokesperson.
By Matt Kapko • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Amazon tweaks tech to create first 100% fiber-focused fulfillment center
Two main technologies are being tested at an Ohio facility to determine how best to transform other facilities to handle only fiber — not plastic — packaging.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Bankrupt Mitchell Gold and Ryder reach deal on undelivered products
Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023 -
‘It has already begun’: Senate sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains
With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023