Risk/Resilience
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Winter storms squeeze capacity, drive spot rates up 20 cents
Long-haul deliveries and outbound volumes dropped in Texas markets, but analysts said effects may be just a "blip" on the long-term freight market radar.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Biden orders review of US supply chains after a year of shortages, delays
The review will start with understanding where suppliers are located, but experts say that making big changes could require government assistance.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Supply Chain Dive Outlook on 2021
The early parts of 2021 reveal a continuation of 2020's trends, making it clear the pandemic will affect the supply chain ecosystem long term.
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Packaging manufacturers compete for raw materials as takeout shakes up food service
One company has seen its lead times double for the materials it needs to make packaging.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy the automotive supply chain is in a semiconductor jam
A shortage with no quick fix is shutting down production lines around the world, and capacity constraints at tier 3 put automakers' lean operations into question.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 23, 2021 -
La-Z-Boy ramps production to shorten up to 9-month lead times
The furniture company reported order backlogs and a "long tail" of production and deliveries.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Unilever
Unilever finds short-term sustainability costs lead to long-term savings
Company leaders credit savings of $1.5 billion since 2008 to sustainable sourcing and operations, and they say ongoing sustainability practices will produce more cost benefits over time.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Winter storm slams Texas food supply chains, logistics networks
Even with improving road conditions, logistics managers may experience capacity challenges and delayed shipments.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Gartner: 77% of companies invest in deeper supplier relationships for resilience
Nearly a year into the pandemic, the buyer-supplier relationship is key to keeping goods flowing and ensuring companies have supply chain transparency.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Gone fishin': Lack of succession planning is a supply chain risk
Supplier disruptions can happen almost overnight. A buyer could be left with a sourcing nightmare — one that should have been anticipated.
By Rich Weissman • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Deep Dive
What's behind supplier price hikes rippling through the construction supply chain?
The cost trend in 2021 is only going in one direction so far — up.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Maersk
Supply chains divided on plans to increase safety stock, stick with lean methods
The desire to build buffer stock varies by industry and even SKU, with many companies developing inventory health metrics to decide which items need, and don't need, safety stock.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Winter weather disrupts Western rail service, logistics networks
Union Pacific told customers to expect a delay of at least 72 hours for shipments moving through the affected region until conditions improve.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 16, 2021 -
Ball, Molson Coors increase production and sourcing to combat aluminum can shortage
Ball Corporation anticipates "demand continuing to outstrip supply well into 2023," President Daniel Fisher said.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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CDP projects $120B in climate-risks costs, buyers call on suppliers to take action
To reduce upstream emissions, buyers requesting disclosures through CDP increased 24%, accounting for almost 16,000 suppliers.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe PPE supply chain is a case of the 'haves' and the 'have nots'
Gloves and masks are in short supply, and many organizations are blowing through their budgets as they attempt to source in-demand equipment.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Peloton will incur 10 times its usual transportation costs as it ships by air, expedited ocean
The fitness equipment company is spending $100 million to speed deliveries to frustrated consumers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 08, 2021 -
Column
Reading between the supply chain lines: Labor, work-life balance and a coup across the world
There is often more to a headline than meets the eye. These news stories may impact supply chain managers in unexpected ways.
By Rich Weissman • Feb. 08, 2021 -
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch to invest $1B to expand capacity, sustainability initiatives
The company said $50 million would go toward expanding its seltzer brewing capabilities and $100 million for new lines to produce cans.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 05, 2021 -
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Dry ice demand rises more than 1,100% as procurement leaders navigate vaccine rollout: Thomas
Sourcing for freezers and syringes ticked up significantly, and nitrile gloves are expected to be in high demand throughout the year.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Home Depot opens automated Dallas fulfillment center with hydrogen-powered forklifts
The facility is part of the retailer's $1.2 billion supply chain investment and includes six miles of mechanized lines.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 04, 2021 -
Harbor truckers dispute millions of detention, demurrage charges as fees surpass $200
Trucking firms may pass added costs down to shippers, depending on the relationship, as well as the terms of the contract between the two parties, HTA's CEO said.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy the empty container math doesn't add up in US exporters' favor
What led to a global imbalance of available shipping containers? And what were the effects on U.S. businesses?
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 03, 2021 -
Manufacturers face price increases, shortages to start new year: PMI
"We had zero of our companies report price decreases — zero," ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee Chair Timothy Fiore said Monday.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 03, 2021 -
CDC publishes vaccination posters, templates for employers with essential workers
Though the agency greenlit plans to put essential workers next in line for vaccines, state rollout plans vary.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 01, 2021 -
Permission granted by University of Maryland School of Medicine
FMC calls on Biden to prioritize vaccines, PPE for port workers
Unions and groups representing maritime employees reported nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases since March 2020.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 01, 2021
