Risk/Resilience: Page 2
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Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan
Managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria taught DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico the value of preparing for the worst.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 03, 2019 -
Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season
Storm outages and disruptions to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport "may cause ripple effects" through global supply chains, according to a DHL Resilience360 report.
By Matt Leonard • June 03, 2019 -
Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain
The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: May 31, 2019 at 3:57 p.m. -
US announces tariffs on all imports from Mexico starting June 10
Tariffs on Mexico throw a wrench into what seemed to be smooth sailing for ratification of the USMCA.
By Shefali Kapadia • UPDATED: May 31, 2019 at 10:12 a.m. -
Report: Progress on reducing child labor stalls in manufacturing hubs
A Verisk Maplecroft report reveals global progress on eliminating child labor has generally stalled, and the practice is even on the rise in the world's key manufacturing centers including China, India, Somalia and Venezuela.
By Morgan Forde • May 30, 2019 -
Dick's CEO: Impact of new tariffs unknown despite tranche 4 exposure
Assuming the implementation of tranche four, Dick's total tariff exposure will go from 5% of inventory to 38%, according to a J.P. Morgan analysis.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 30, 2019 -
New tariffs could imperil Best Buy, Dick's and Bed Bath & Beyond
J.P. Morgan looks at which retailers would lose the most in a "disaster" scenario after the Trump Administration's latest trade salvos.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2019 -
Estée Lauder to work with 1K farmers on palm oil cultivation
Working directly with the farms will allow Estée Lauder to form a relationship with the suppliers at the base of the palm oil supply chain.
By Matt Leonard • May 29, 2019 -
Goldman Sachs ups the odds of no-deal Brexit as May resigns
The British Chambers of Commerce said the uncertain climate surrounding Brexit has hurt the U.K.'s reputation as a good place to do business.
By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2019 -
OpinionNo one gets out of this trade war
In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney's Jim Singer and Johan Gott outline the dangers of waiting to address tariff risk and the steps all businesses should begin taking today.
By Jim Singer and Johan Gott • May 24, 2019 -
Best Buy 'actively engaged' as US seeks input on list 4 tariffs
The company is focused on being a part of the discussion about proposed tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports, not on forecasting its impact, executives said on an earnings call this week.
By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019 -
Bangladesh factory oversight to transition to new council, prompting union concerns
Some union members worry this new agreement will put too much power in the hands of factory owners and result in more of the safety issues the Accord was initially created to avoid.
By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019 -
Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS
The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.
By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019 -
UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history
The 170-million-gallon purchase is the next step in UPS' investment in an RNG pipeline and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019 -
Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend
The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.
By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019 -
Kohl's prepares for diminishing gross margins amid tariff hike
CEO Michelle Gass described the situation as "fluid," encapsulating the near-universal struggle for retailers importing products from China — the lack of certainty in the trade landscape.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 22, 2019 -
Loop's 'waste-free' e-commerce platform launches with P&G, Kroger, Walgreens on board
Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of Loop's corporate partners, in what executives described as a grand experiment.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 22, 2019 -
The West Coast warehouse market was about to settle down ... then Trump tweeted
Though experts don't expect a rush on warehouse space, limited availability adds drama to a new slew of tariffs that could run into peak season decisions.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019 -
Nike, Adidas and others call on Trump to remove footwear from tariff list
In an open letter posted by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, footwear brands called tranche four tariffs "catastrophic" and estimated a $7 billion annual impact on consumers.
By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019 -
LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods
The move comes as more consumers turn to resale for authentic, high-end goods at affordable prices.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2019 -
Report: Blockchain can tackle counterfeits, recoup revenue
Industries particularly susceptible to counterfeit goods will reap the greatest benefit from using blockchain for visibility and authenticity, according to the Boston Consulting Group.
By Matt Leonard • May 16, 2019 -
Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs
China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.
By Morgan Forde • May 16, 2019 -
Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers
"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019 -
Chemical suppliers take hits from both sides of the trade war
Chemicals produced in the U.S. suffer from higher cost of materials imported from China and the shrinking Chinese export market due to retaliatory tariffs.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 16, 2019 -
Tech products make up 'more than half' of new $300B tariff list
Experts say technology companies are likely to pass these costs along to the consumer. One analysis said tariffs could raise the price of an iPhone by as much as 14%.
By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019
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