Risk/Resilience
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EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions
By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion.
By Maria Rachal • June 17, 2021 -
CFOs question just-in-time supply chains
Pandemic-related disruptions made it clear a broader strategic approach is needed even once a supply and demand equilibrium is restored.
By Ted Knutson • June 15, 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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OpinionIt's time to use a wealth of available data to push sustainability forward
The data from digitization efforts can be used to find opportunities to accelerate progress on key sustainability targets.
By Lisa Wee • June 15, 2021 -
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USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain
The agency's investments through the Build Back Better Initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.
By A.B. Brown • June 11, 2021 -
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Kimberly-Clark taps biotech supplier for alternative to single-use plastics
The CPG brand's strategy is to focus on products that have large global demand for sustainability first, and go from there.
By A.B. Brown • June 10, 2021 -
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Congestion, container issues pile up at Yantian and southern China ports
Analysts and container lines warn of two-week delays as ports limit operations due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 09, 2021 -
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HP, Dell adjust supply chains as shortages linger
Dell is prioritizing "more valuable places for" components and HP is building its inventory levels.
By Matt Leonard • June 03, 2021 -
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How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters
As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.
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Deep DiveAs storms become more frequent and volatile, some ports plan for the risk — but most do not
The interconnectedness of ports leave assets such as warehouses, trucking networks and railroads vulnerable to disruptions from climate change and rising sea levels.
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4 types of billion-dollar weather events tested supply chains in 2020
The combination of a record year for natural disasters and the pandemic magnified disruptions to shippers, carriers and everyone in-between.
By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • June 01, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMore frequent, severe wildfires threaten California's growing logistics network
Fires can clog and cut off freight arteries, creating choke points for inventory traveling via truck and rail.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 01, 2021 -
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OpinionLogistics firms can make a dent in climate change. I know from experience.
The last year has shown that supply chains are amazingly resilient, but even resilience has its limits, writes Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network.
By Kathy Fulton • June 01, 2021 -
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How trucking firms prepare drivers for severe weather
Communication is crucial, as just one storm can cause nationwide havoc in freight movement.
By Jim Stinson • June 01, 2021 -
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Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions
Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.
By Heather Larson • June 01, 2021 -
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Crumbling infrastructure, volatile weather a double whammy for logistics
On streets and highways, transport leaders gird constantly for delays and rerouting.
By Jim Stinson • June 01, 2021 -
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Coronavirus surge in India hits raw materials, manufacturing across multiple industries
Industries that use oxygen for production have curbed output to reserve supplies for critically ill patients, one analyst said.
By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2021 -
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Disruptions to rare earth supply would be far-reaching at time of heightened demand: DOE
The Department of Energy study found a single year of not exporting rare earths and two years of mine closures could result in years of price, production and capacity impacts.
By A.B. Brown • May 27, 2021 -
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Port of Long Beach waives pollution fee for natural gas trucks as it targets supply chain emissions
The exemption aims to incentivize the trucking industry to adopt cleaner fuels while electric and hydrogen technology scale.
By S.L. Fuller • May 27, 2021 -
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Foot Locker: Stage is set for inventory improvement as port congestion eases
The company's inventory level was down 30% in its most recent quarter compared to a year ago, when store closures led to a build-up of inventory.
By Matt Leonard • May 25, 2021 -
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A fractured bridge, a closed pipeline and the fragile backbone of the nation's supply chain
Two recent events underscore the importance of the infrastructure that helps move goods around the world.
By Matt Leonard • May 18, 2021 -
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Chocolate makers map 600K cocoa farms in Ghana, Ivory Coast
Companies increased traceability efforts in 2020, tracking more than 74% of purchases in the two countries, according to the World Cocoa Foundation.
By A.B. Brown • May 13, 2021 -
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Procurement meets marketing: Responsible sourcing turns trendy in the public eye
With collaboration, supply chains have the opportunity to tell the stories of their A-plus vendors — and bank goodwill in case a bad apple is exposed.
By Jen A. Miller • May 13, 2021 -
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Shipper committee to guide FMC on container issues by year's end
With Daniel Maffei as chairman, the agency will seek advice from importers and exporters while also looking to modernize the Shipping Act.
By Matt Leonard • May 11, 2021 -
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OpinionResponsible sourcing is key to rid labor abuse from PPE supply chain
Legislation and governmental sanctions can help, but businesses must commit to ethical sourcing standards.
By Steve Ardagh • May 06, 2021 -
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Concerns over Xinjiang forced labor prompt transparency tool for solar sourcing
The protocol aims to better equip companies to navigate U.S. import compliance obligations and ensure products are ethically produced.
By Jean Haggerty • May 06, 2021
