Risk/Resilience

Retail imports strong ahead of possible tariff hikes

Talks began in December to resolve the U.S. trade dispute with China, but retailers have been preparing for higher costs on imports since last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 13, 2019
Norfolk Southern lays out dramatic transition to PSR

It plans to reach full PSR implementation by 2021 and acknowledges some customers could be shed along the way.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 12, 2019
Report: Amazon uses facial recognition to verify sellers

Amazon acknowledged to Supply Chain Dive the videos are being used for seller verification but did not offer clarity on whether or not the data is being incorporated with its other facial recognition products.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 11, 2019
Post Toys R Us, Mattel and Hasbro on different paths

Net sales fell further at Hasbro, but both toymakers face other challenges in a market with negative growth.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 08, 2019
Trump, Xi won't meet before March 1 tariff deadline

Conflicting reports have emerged on whether tariffs will rise to a rate of 25% in March or remain at the current level of 10%.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 07, 2019
Supplier cyber risk concerns auto industry

In a new study, 73% of respondents expressed concern about the cybersecurity of third-party providers.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 07, 2019
ADM CEO sees end of US-China trade war in sight

A trade resolution would be welcome news to the agriculture industry, hit hard by retaliatory tariffs on American exports such as pork and soybeans.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 06, 2019
How Bulletproof brews a transparent coffee supply chain

For wellness brand Bulletproof, the promise of superhuman health has to be backed up by a relentless sourcing strategy.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 06, 2019
Unilever discloses tea suppliers amid consumer pressure

Shoppers may not have the clout or leverage of those spending millions of dollars in the supply chain, but consumer supported organizations like Freedom United prove their influence by increasing transparency in the tea supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 06, 2019
Walmart, Target, 100+ others saved $19.3B through sustainability

Procurement managers of major corporations can exert influence upstream to meet climate goals, but engaging with suppliers remains fairly uncommon.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 06, 2019
Trump light on trade, infrastructure details in State of the Union address

The President's comments on trade were short and direct, calling for passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the lesser-known Reciprocal Trade Act.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 05, 2019
UK manufacturers stockpile resources ahead of Brexit

Trends such as low output and manufacturing job cuts in January show worrying signs for U.K. manufacturing.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 05, 2019
Trade risks drive companies to stockpile inventory — is it a risky move?

Building inventory helps to ensure supply, but brings added risk and cost that could cause just as much harm as the trade shifts they are meant to avoid.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 05, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd will convert 15K TEU ship to LNG

Only a handful of carriers plan to use LNG to comply with IMO 2020, setting Hapag-Lloyd apart from other shipping lines.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 05, 2019
DHL, USPS roll out electric fleets in California

DHL said adding 63 EVs to its fleet will help the company meet its goal of zero logistics-related emissions by 2050.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 05, 2019
Winter storm Jayden's economic impact less than $1B

Last week's polar vortex set records with its cold temperatures, but its economic impact wasn't as bad as a longer winter storm in 2014.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 04, 2019
IBM, PIL track mandarin oranges on blockchain for Chinese New Year

The trial used an electronic bill of lading, reducing "document processing times to almost zero."

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 01, 2019
Automation spending pays off for UPS

At the end of 2018, nearly 70% of UPS' ground eligible volume went through automated facilities, up from 50% in 2017.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019
J.Crew Group selects sustainable denim supplier. Is it a natural fit?

Apparel retailers are increasingly proactive in pursuing sustainable sourcing, but social pressures and outright crisis still play a hand in redirecting the industry.

By Andy Burt • Jan. 31, 2019
Trade talks with China begin in Washington

Various members of the Trump administration have displayed differing levels of optimism for the talks in recent days.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 30, 2019
Truck drivers may refuse to enter terminal at Port of Baltimore

The drivers claim they're stuck in the middle of a labor dispute, leading to wait times up to seven hours outside the Seagrit Marine Terminal.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2019
Ikea debuts all-electric delivery fleet in Shanghai

The EV deliveries in a city plagued by pollution further advance Ikea's goal to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 30, 2019
The government shutdown is over for now, its final effects still unknown

The consequences of the federal government shutdown will have long lasting impact on company operations, supplier performance and customer service.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 29, 2019
Investors demand McDonald's, Chipotle de-risk meat supply chains

The coalition of investors, which represent $6.5 trillion in managed assets, also sent letters to Domino’s Pizza, Wendy's, and the owners of Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 29, 2019
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Breaking up with suppliers is easier than you think

Buyers may let emotion get in the way of the right business decision, agonizing over misplaced feelings of betrayal and disloyalty to a supplier community that often defines relationships a bit differently.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 28, 2019