Risk/Resilience

How the world's 'most sustainable' denim producer saves $400K per year

The supplier's CEO said sustainably must be part of the fundamental strategy of a company in order to come up with solutions that are both sustainable and make business sense.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 18, 2018
Palm oil supply chain faces glut

Long-term environmental and sustainability issues at the producer level keep the ubiquitous commodity on the supply chain risk radar.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 18, 2018
Carriers invest in scrubbers as IMO 2020 approaches

Drewry Maritime Consultants predict scrubber installations may interrupt vessel supply enough to affect pricing for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2018
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Econ 101: In turbulent times, supply chains must take notes

Supply chain managers are at the forefront of seismic economic change, often gaining insights and whiffs of market changes before they happen.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 17, 2018
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Why lip service matters in sustainable procurement

McDonald’s moving to rid its beef supply chain of unnecessary antibiotics may seem like an edict thrown at the procurement staff within the massive company, but it’s more a boon than a burden.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2018
Will Amazon warehouse workers in NYC unionize?

A labor union and some Staten Island fulfillment center workers are slamming Amazon's business practices, but Amazon says the sentiment is "not a fair representation of the vast majority of the employees."

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 14, 2018
DOT awards $1.5B for 91 projects across 49 states and DC

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao called the spending a "down payment on this administration’s commitment to America’s infrastructure."

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2018
Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market

Consolidation in industries and policy changes have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2018
New Jersey police use Amazon box as bait to catch thieves

One box sat out for just three minutes before it was taken.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 13, 2018
How to navigate the 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'

International politics can be tough to predict, but the fundamentals of risk planning will help supply chains weather the storm.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 12, 2018
McDonald's to shift meat supply chain away from antibiotics

The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 12, 2018
Ports, global trade on the front lines of climate change

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development put the burden of responding to climate change on all countries and actors who rely on ocean shipping for trade.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 12, 2018
Maersk will offer extended cargo protection for shippers

The add-on coverage will allow shippers to cover the risk of loss, including General Average payouts that are not covered by standard marine cargo insurances.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 11, 2018
Target, H&M and 41 more launch charter to reduce supply chain emissions

Signatories to the charter will outline implementation steps to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2018
From mushroom to handbag: Creating a closed loop textile supply chain

This Supply Chain Dive series explores the innovative ways manufacturers are taking natural materials and waste products and giving them new life in the form of textiles.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 11, 2018
Deep Dive
The supply chain behind turning unusual materials into textiles

Businesses are mining waste products for fiber production, giving rise to dozens of new alternative fibers on the market made from everything from mushroom roots to spoiled milk.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
Deep Dive
Farm to label: Turning corn into textiles

About 400 million tons of corn goes to waste each year, making it a good candidate to transform into new materials.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
Deep Dive
Case study: Circular Systems turns scraps into textiles

In the era of fast fashion, producers are looking at alternative materials to support growing consumer demand.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018
HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'

Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2018
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Trade wars, prohibition and unintended consequences

Policy, while seeking to alter the behavior of either consumers or corporations, never really impacts demand. It just impacts the ability for supply to meet it, and the cost of businesses and consumers to obtain it.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 07, 2018
ONE announces fuel surcharge starting Jan. 1

The shipping line joins a host of major carriers looking to shippers to help foot the bill for IMO regulation compliance.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 07, 2018
Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor

Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 07, 2018
Breaking down 'deep concerns' about XPO Logistics

A media investigation into warehouse conditions in Memphis, Tennessee, sparked a storm for XPO and Verizon as regulators look to define who in the supply chain is responsible for managing labor risk.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 06, 2018
Is Amazon Air 'encroaching' on UPS and FedEx?

A Morgan Stanley analyst note paints a picture of Amazon Air overtaking market share from established supply chain players, but other analysts are skeptical.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 06, 2018
Maersk pledges net zero carbon emissions by 2050

The carrier acknowledged that vessels will need to change and called on the industry to work on a new ship.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 05, 2018