Risk/Resilience
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As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?
With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 16, 2019 -
EU green lights US trade talks amid tariff threats
The negotiations come at a time of heightened tension between the two trade blocs as they threaten tariffs on billions of dollars worth of products.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 15, 2019 -
Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end
The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging.
By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019 -
Janet Yellen sizes up the US impact of a hard Brexit
In addition to Brexit concerns, the former Federal Reserve Chair continues to be "very concerned" about the U.S. trade war with China, she said at the Institute for Supply Management conference in Houston.
By Matt Leonard • April 09, 2019 -
Boeing cuts MAX 8 production by 19%
Before the two crashes, Boeing was about to up production of the MAX 8 to 57 planes per month, and suppliers were likely gearing up. But at least one Boeing supplier is ostensibly unphased by the slowdown.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 09, 2019 -
8 strategies GE is using to mitigate tariff cost
GE was hit hard by tariffs, missing its operations targets by tens of millions of dollars after they went into place. This is how it's dealt with the new reality.
By Matt Leonard • April 08, 2019 -
Aldi pledges fully sustainable packaging by 2025
The discount grocer says it will transition all of its packaging to recyclable, reusable or compostable options as competitors roll out similar initiatives.
By Lauren Manning • April 08, 2019 -
Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%
Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.
By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 05, 2019 -
Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?
A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 05, 2019 -
Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits
White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 04, 2019 -
Darden rolls out new meat sourcing standards
Drawing on consumer concerns, major chains like McDonald's and The Cheesecake Factory have started to switch to antibiotic-free meat and institute policies that reduce harm to animals.
By Lauren Manning • April 01, 2019 -
H&M pledges 100% sustainable cotton by 2020
The commitment to recycled or sustainably-produced cotton is part of a larger plan to convert to recycled or sustainable materials exclusively by 2030.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 01, 2019 -
Uber calls on Congress for infrastructure investment, transportation technology
The ride-hailing company said the federal government can help pave the way for the onset of autonomous and electric vehicles.
By Chris Teale • March 29, 2019 -
Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals
This marks the first time Target has taken its entire supply chain, which represents 96% of Target's total emissions, into account when calculating total greenhouse gas emissions.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019 -
Fuel prices may rise amid crop loss from Midwest flooding
Nebraska is the third-largest producer of corn in the country and second in ethanol production. An estimated 13% of U.S. ethanol supply is affected by flooding.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019 -
Improper packing, labeling to blame for string of ship fires, insurer says
Mislabeling hazardous materials leads to improper handling, which can cause fires, explosions and loss of life — not to mention cargo. TT Club puts the value of such cargo claims at $500 million per year.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2019 -
Mars discloses Tier 1 cocoa suppliers in step toward supply chain transparency
Releasing suppliers, along with other recent moves, backs up Mars' Cocoa for Generations plan, announced in September, which has the aim of attaining a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain by 2025.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2019 -
Packaging makes up nearly half of plastic waste
Companies that look to implement more sustainable practices in their packaging could face lower business risk in the long run.
By Matt Leonard • March 26, 2019 -
The realities of rethinking plastic packaging
Manufacturers must consider the product and consequences of alternative materials when making decisions about plastic packaging.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 26, 2019 -
QFC stores will eliminate single-use plastic bags
The Kroger banner is taking a big first step in the company's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, which aims to eliminate single-use bags across its stores by 2025.
By Jennifer Sweeney • March 26, 2019 -
Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX
The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Shippers flock to trucking spot market amid Midwest floods
Record flooding in Nebraska and beyond could change the freight demand dynamics in the Midwest at a crucial point in the agricultural calendar.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019 -
Slow progress prompts new thinking around deforestation in palm oil supply chains
Companies with expressed goals for ridding their palm oil supply chains of deforestation are learning that quick fixes aren't going to cut it.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019 -
Williams-Sonoma shifts sourcing to plan for 25% tariffs
The question remains what impact planning for a tariff increase will have on the balance sheet this time next year.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019 -
Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial
The innovation will allow customers to scan their packaged coffee with their phones to learn about its origin and journey to store, a move that could brighten the chain's brand halo.
By Emma Liem • March 21, 2019
