Risk and Resilience
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Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce
The job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 27, 2023 -
‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo
Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2023 -
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Can relationships between buyers and suppliers evolve fast enough to keep up with the speed of ever-changing supply chain risks?
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Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands
For now the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle. But that could worsen if workers at other plants strike.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2023 -
How concentrated volumes are driving parcel carrier reliability this holiday season
Consolidated fulfillment facilities and data analysis can help carriers prepare for peak period, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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Furniture-maker Noble House falls into bankruptcy, owes overseas suppliers millions
The company, which sells to some of the largest U.S. retailers, suffered from rising costs and disruptions in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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UAW strike: How auto supply chain managers can mitigate disruption
Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the Union’s work stoppage.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Q&A
Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls
DPR Construction's Kali Bonnell said they are seeing long lead times for transformers, generators and select wiring and tubing.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 20, 2023 -
More than 300 Apple suppliers have commited to clean energy
The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Thriving through disruption: How purchasing agility can increase revenue and boost resilience
The most challenging disruptions can’t be predicted, but agile businesses can be prepared.
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RH expects no interruption after supplier bankruptcy
The home goods retailer’s CEO said the company doesn’t see any broader supply risks from potential distress among producers in the industry.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2023 -
$1.7B in shipments detained by US under forced labor law: report
Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were electronics, apparel, footwear and textiles.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Drug Supply Chain Security Act enforcement delayed until 2024
The extension aims to help healthcare supply chain partners develop and refine their systems for electronic data sharing.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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7 focus areas for negotiating procurement contracts
Reviewing clauses and KPI disclosures can help procurement managers minimize supply chain risks.
By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand circular battery supply chain in US
The startup says its technology can recover roughly 95% of nickel, cobalt, lithium and copper from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Industry leaders react to West Coast ports contract ratification
Port leaders and government officials expressed relief at the approval of a six-year deal.
By Kelly Stroh , Alejandra Salgado • Updated Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Norfolk Southern says train backlog recovery may take weeks
The railroad reported that a defect in its vendor software caused its systems to become unresponsive.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 1, 2023 -
ILWU ratifies 6-year contract
Approval of the contract ends more than a year of uncertainty surrounding West Coast ports and fears of a possible strike.
By Alejandra Salgado • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing as it eyes future supply
The move comes as microchips have become integral to the automaker's supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Procurement changes can reduce supplier emissions
Shrinking Scope 3 footprints can create broad-based change across a supply chain, sustainability leaders AstraZeneca and Philips said in a recent webinar.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 24, 2023 -
Onshoring semiconductor production to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.
As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP.
By Michelle No • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions
Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.
By Alejandra Salgado • Aug. 23, 2023 -
WTO backs US in challenge of China’s retaliatory tariffs
The ruling sided with Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, calling China's move against agricultural products "inconsistent" with an existing trade deal.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Q&A
4 ways Cainiao is thinking about logistics tech
Group VP and General Manager of Logistics Technology Ding Hongwei discusses future tech opportunities, adoption challenges and falling behind the curve.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 17, 2023 -
Deep Dive
What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?
From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.
By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Who will pay to decarbonize the supply chain?
Some brands are helping their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others are dumping new requirements on vendors without shouldering any of the costs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2023