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SEC asks companies to detail climate change's impact on operations
Businesses across a range of industries are being pressed for more information as the agency prepares a proposed rule on climate disclosure.
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Shortages have created a 'traffic jam' in construction: Lennar
A lack of labor and items, including vinyl siding and wood windows, are delaying production and creating "a game of whack-a-mole" for the industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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TrendlineResilient and sustainable supply chains
Supply chains with resiliency strategies in place before the pandemic were able to adjust operations quickly to find alternative supply sources and recalibrate production with demand.
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Procuring sustainable coffee cups presents a blend of challenges
Increased global demand and recycling setbacks during the pandemic point to the need for better systems within the supply chain.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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For Home Depot, tackling capacity crunch key in pandemic strategy
Securing carrier capacity is not a guarantee in the currently constrained environment, so Home Depot made plans to charter ships.
By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics
Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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OpinionSupply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon
Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.
By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 21, 2021 -
Big Lots plans 'bypass network' to mitigate port congestion during peak season
As an example, the retailer said 98% of its Christmas trees ship out of Yantian and now have 4-8 week lead times. A bypass network will help imports skip a touch, and arrive in time for holiday shopping.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts
The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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ColumnFacing shortages? Here's 5 ways to build a resilient procurement strategy.
Procurement teams can turn supply constraints into an opportunity to rebuild with sourcing in mind.
By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Vietnam closures push retailers to shift tactics, suppliers ahead of the holidays
Big Lots expects $60 million in lost sales due to lockdowns in Vietnam, which may last until the end of the month.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAircraft emissions present a roadblock to supply chain sustainability goals
FedEx's Chief Sustainability Officer says true aviation sustainability "is an intractable problem." Will environmentally conscious shippers move away from airfreight?
By Max Garland • Sept. 08, 2021 -
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Industrial buyers face a resin market with tight supplies, spiking prices
Demand for resins is far outstripping supplies, leaving manufacturers of plastic parts scrambling.
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Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions
Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 01, 2021 -
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Geodis leases freighter to secure capacity in tight air cargo market
The forwarder said the A330-300 aircraft, which is leased for a minimum of five years, will also fly between China and Europe during peak season.
By Max Garland • Sept. 01, 2021 -
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A tale of two dollar stores: Dollar Tree contends with freight, Dollar General mostly shrugs off costs
The $1 price point means limited options for mitigating expenses as supply chain congestion leads to extraordinary cost increases.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Ida disrupts freight movement after making landfall as Category 4 hurricane
Rescue and relief efforts are underway, but the damage to infrastructure and impact on business could be long term.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned
Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.
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ColumnInflation: Negotiate with suppliers and don't panic
Tried-and-true methods can help procurement managers combat across-the-board price increases in an inflationary environment.
By Rich Weissman • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Air cargo carriers shift operations as Shanghai disruption drags on
Changes due to disruption at Shanghai Pudong International Airport have already affected at least one major shipper.
By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks
From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Shanghai airport terminal closure leads logistics firms to expect cargo delays
China has implemented strict measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, leading to strains on already-limited air cargo capacity out of the country.
By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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PepsiCo aims to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030
The company said stringent water-use-efficiency standards would cover more than 1,000 global facilities, saving over 11 billion liters annually.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Automakers work to increase transparency into semiconductor supply
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company was working directly with semiconductor fabs, the first tier in the semiconductor supply chain.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound
"We’re at the mercy of the supply chain," said the CFO of Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve.
By A.B. Brown • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Closing the gap: Supply chains bring more women to the table
Millions of women left the workforce in 2020. But in supply chain management, their representation grew as companies navigated "glass cliffs" and diversity commitments.
By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 17, 2021
