Risk/Resilience: Page 2
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Mondelez prepares for no-deal Brexit
The snack giant announced on its Q2 earnings call that it's stocking up on raw materials, renting additional warehouse space and contracting with more distributors in case the U.K crashes out of the European Union this year.
By Morgan Forde • July 31, 2019 -
As eBay, Shopify jump into the fulfillment game, are they playing offense or defense?
The CEO of eBay implied prices and shipping times may not match those of Fulfillment by Amazon, but its new e-commerce fulfillment service could offer other benefits to sellers.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 30, 2019 -
CBP to pilot voluntary data collection on e-commerce shipments for security
Customs and Border Protection claims additional data on origin, content and recipient could help it screen high-volume, small package e-commerce shipments for dangerous items and could expedite border clearance.
By Morgan Forde • July 29, 2019 -
Rail service is at an all-time low, shippers tell House committee
The testimony supported the view that under the priorities inherent in precision-scheduled railroading, railroads are more focused on investors and regulators than customers.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 26, 2019 -
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo exit plastic lobbying group amid environmental concerns
The two soft drink giants have great influence within the industry and the move may encourage other companies to follow suit.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2019 -
Amazon Prime 1-day transition costs higher than expected
The main cost drivers were related to transitioning warehouses, buying more inventory and moving it around the network closer to customers, Amazon's CFO said Thursday.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019 -
ColumnWhen your sole source supplier closes up shop, what happens next?
Adding supplier succession planning to risk management frameworks helps ensure ongoing operations as businesses change leadership.
By Rich Weissman • July 25, 2019 -
Caterpillar paid $70M in tariffs last quarter
The OEM reported higher manufacturing costs and some customers treading cautiously on large capital expenditures.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 25, 2019 -
Hasbro warehousing costs up as it plans for tariffs
Even though no new tariffs were enacted on Hasbro's products, planning and risk mitigation led to greater expenses for the brand.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2019 -
Harley-Davidson avoids massive EU tariff hike
Had the EU import tariff been approved at 31% and increased to 56% in 2021 as planned, it could have been a poison pill.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 24, 2019 -
With Boris Johnson as UK leader, analysts see greater chance of a no-deal Brexit
Both Moody's and Goldman Sachs put out research notes Tuesday increasing the risk of a no-deal Brexit as Johnson prepared to takeover the transition out of the European Union.
By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhy are fashion supply chains so wasteful?
Consumer textile waste may be the larger problem, but the pre-consumer supply chain has its own wasteful practices built in to the way garments are designed and produced.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019 -
Textile waste has increased 811% since 1960
More clothing is being purchased than ever before, but these items are worn fewer times, leading to skyrocketing waste.
By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019 -
How to conduct a freight sustainability analysis
Taking a step-by-step approach to finding the biggest sources of emissions in freight transportation can benefit the business and the bottom line.
By Barry Hochfelder • July 23, 2019 -
Unilever, Levi Strauss, SAP 25 more commit to stricter carbon emission targets
Representing $1.3 trillion in market capitalization, the companies committed to new carbon emissions goals to keep global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius of pre-industrial levels — down from the previous 2-degree standard.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019 -
83% of fashion companies plan to reduce China sourcing
A new U.S. Fashion Industry Association report reveals sourcing costs and trade protectionism as top businesses challenges for this year.
By Morgan Forde • July 22, 2019 -
FedEx: Amazon 'may be' competitor, could reduce market share
The annual filing marks a change in tone for the company's executives who brushed off questions about Amazon as a competitor on previous earnings calls.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 19, 2019 -
77% of procurement professionals expect a recession by 2021
Survey respondents fear a recession could lead to budget cuts, layoffs in their departments and the loss of suppliers and contract partners.
By Morgan Forde • July 18, 2019 -
P&G takes on water risk — one drop at a time
A proactive approach to water sustainability in the supply chain is a growing strategy among CPG players who recognize the dire consequences of water shortages.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 16, 2019 -
77% of suppliers lack deforestation commitments
Investors and procurement organizations should be concerned that crucial commodities may be in jeopardy as deforestation advances.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe Panama Canal is thirsty. That's a problem for ocean carriers.
With one of the worst droughts in history, the canal is forced to place restrictions on the amount of cargo ships can carry.
By Matt Leonard • July 15, 2019 -
Barry moves north as freight services resume
As the Gulf Coast moves into damage assessment mode and freight movement resumes, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters the storm "could have played out very differently."
By Emma Cosgrove • July 15, 2019 -
Port of New Orleans closes to traffic as Tropical Storm Barry moves in
The port is closed to incoming traffic and cargo-loading at most terminals has ceased. The storm is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning.
By Emma Cosgrove • UPDATED: July 12, 2019 at 10:11 a.m. -
Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits
The department is looking for recommendations on how best to stop the sale of fraudulent items through online third-party marketplaces.
By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019 -
Report: 'Insider threat' emerges as new risk in cargo theft
88% of insider acts involved permanent staff, with the primary motivation being financial gain, according to BSI and TT Club.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 2019
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