Risk and Resilience: Page 2
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Scope 3 will be a focus for large companies regardless of SEC rule outcome, KPMG says
Large companies will still need to track scope 3 emissions as part of California and European Union requirements, analysts said.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 4, 2024 -
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Smaller suppliers’ finances have deteriorated since pre-pandemic
Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 4, 2024 -
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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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Construction supply chain headaches persist 4 years into pandemic
As the fourth anniversary of COVID-19’s arrival in the U.S. nears, contractors are still dealing with challenges around materials pricing and availability.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 4, 2024 -
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Nestlé hit by supply constraints in health business
IT hiccups at packaging sites created a supply chain backup in the food and beverage giant’s vitamin, mineral and supplement unit.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early
The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Biden administration issues executive order on port cybersecurity
The order attempts to shift more ship-to-shore crane manufacturing to the U.S. amid concerns about cyber risk at port facilities.
By David Jones • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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FTC probes role of wholesalers, purchasing groups in drug shortages
The agency issued a request for information scrutinizing “the practices of opaque drug middlemen,” Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Front-line workers are more likely to be anxious and depressed, survey finds
Employers have a vested interest in educating these essential workers about their well-being options, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Cocoa supply issues could lead to smaller chocolate bar sizes: expert
Producers may experiment with new product formulations to avoid recent heavy price hikes on chocolates.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Retail and apparel groups call for secure travel on the Red Sea
The trade organizations cited rising rates, delays and at least $80 billion in cargo that has been diverted around the region amid attacks.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Job attrition may slow during first half of 2024, survey shows
Employees said they most often stay put for flexibility, fulfillment and good compensation.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Whirlpool plans further supply chain cost reductions
The home appliance company expects to cut at least $100 million more from its operations as it sees productivity improvements.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Boeing to increase supply chain inspections after plane door blowout
Bolts that should have kept a blown-out door panel in place were removed and not replaced during repairs, a National Transportation Safety Board report found.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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FMC urged to evaluate surcharges amid Red Sea crisis
During a hearing last week, shipper groups also asked the federal agency to consider taking action before congestion and potential equipment challenges unfold.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Surging cocoa prices could lead to Valentine’s Day sticker shock
Supply remains scarce due to heavy rains and the spread of black pod disease in West Africa, according to a recent CoBank report.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Foot Locker COO names 4 skills crucial to supply chain leaders
Global awareness was one skill Elliott Rodgers highlighted during remarks at Manifest Vegas 2024.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Upcoming Indo-Pacific trade deal adds to US supply chain priorities
Meant to boost collaboration and resiliency, the agreement's member countries will make their picks for key committees in the coming months.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Red Sea disruptions may drive port congestion, inflation
Risks to the U.S. economy grow as the crisis prolongs, experts told a House committee.
By Alejandra Salgado • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Supply chain woes contribute to medical apparel supplier’s bankruptcy
Careismatic said that delays, high costs, rising competition and fast-falling demand after pandemic-driven highs created a liquidity crunch.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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From geopolitics to inflation: 2024’s supply chain trends and risks
Companies are adjusting their strategies at every step of the supply chain to position themselves for success in the year ahead.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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8 logistics trends to watch in 2024
Risk is sparing no mode of transportation in 2024 as geopolitics, labor talks, freight demand and capacity fluctuations will continue to alter supply chain strategies.
By Larry Avila , Max Garland , Alejandra Salgado , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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SpartanNash launches food traceability program
The grocery distributor tapped ReposiTrak to help it glean information from suppliers to improve food safety in its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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ADM to expand soybean traceability pilot ahead of EU deforestation regulations
The grain trader said it completed its first shipments of "verified, fully traceable soybeans" from the U.S. to Europe.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCarton shortage may last through school year, but brandless packaging brings relief
Pactiv Evergreen said the generic containers are part of its response “to minimize supply chain complexity” amid a monthslong disruption challenging dairies and schools.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Businesses remain worried about disruption amid geopolitical, sourcing risks: report
Embracing change can mean nearshoring, retooling distribution networks and paying suppliers more for materials, according to AlixPartners.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2024
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