Risk and Resilience
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Election year uncertainty clouds 2024 supply chain outlook
Manufacturers “may kick the can down the road for certain capital investment decisions” as a result, Michigan State’s Jason Miller said during a panel discussion.
By Max Garland • July 26, 2024 -
What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?
When major incidents occur, CEOs risk firing, forced resignation, shareholder lawsuits, or even charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Jen A. Miller • July 25, 2024 -
Trendline
Risk Management
Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical tensions, rising costs. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.
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Deep Dive
How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains
Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.
By Larry Avila • July 24, 2024 -
Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain
Tesla has deleted the cybersecurity software off all of its systems, the CEO said on the social platform X.
By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024 -
Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility
The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.
By Kelly Stroh • July 22, 2024 -
Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack
Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted.
By Kaarin Vembar • July 19, 2024 -
Dimerco launches peak season charter capacity
The new Shanghai-to-Chicago service responds to expected freight constraints on air and ocean lanes.
By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024 -
Osprey, Oxo Pop owner pursues production diversification strategy
Helen of Troy aims to reduce the potential exposure to tariffs on China-made goods.
By Kelly Stroh • July 17, 2024 -
How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston
Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.
By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Carranza , Larry Avila , David Taube • July 10, 2024 -
US aims to bolster textile and apparel trade partnerships overseas
The initiatives aim to address supply chain sustainability, forced labor concerns and security issues in Central and South America.
By Siera Nezaj • July 8, 2024 -
Manufacturing costs to watch in the second half of 2024
Uncertainty in the economy is causing manufacturers to tighten their belts, as logistics and supply costs remain vulnerable.
By Kate Magill • July 8, 2024 -
Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover
Although retention continues to improve overall, employee experience and productivity may still need help.
By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024 -
Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
By Kate Magill • July 1, 2024 -
Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times
The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.
By Philip Neuffer • June 27, 2024 -
Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance
The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.
By Kate Magill • June 24, 2024 -
Hershey to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing
In its latest ESG report, the chocolate giant outlined how it plans to work alongside communities and governments to create a more resilient supply chain.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 20, 2024 -
Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise
The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2024 -
Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapse
The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
China bans US meat exports from major West Coast logistics facility, disrupting shipping
The trade action has become a pain point for beef, pork and poultry exporters who rely on the cold storage hub to move goods out of the Port of Oakland.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 13, 2024 -
De minimis crackdown: What shippers should know
The U.S. government is ramping up enforcement on low-cost goods entering the country, suspending brokers like Seko Logistics from a key import program.
By Max Garland • June 13, 2024 -
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
Target, FibreTrace and Cargill partner to verify raw cotton
The companies are integrating luminescent pigments into raw cotton to track it throughout the global supply chain.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 10, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024