Russia's invasion of Ukraine throws another wrench into supply chains

Carriers are halting operations and suppliers are at risk. War is "a worst-case scenario," one analyst said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 24, 2022

Kellogg to invest $2M in program helping rice farmers cut greenhouse gas emissions

The CPG giant will work closely with producers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin who grow the commodity, a key ingredient in its Rice Krispies and Special K cereals.

By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical uncertainty and labor tensions. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

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White House invests $35M to tackle rare earth supply vulnerabilities

China's foothold on the mineral supply chain has the U.S. looking to bolster domestic production.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 23, 2022

Corporate buyers get creative as demand for renewable energy spikes

Renewable energy procurement continues to break records and shows no signs of slowing. Market leaders say the relentless demand is prompting buyers to consider creative solutions and assume more risk.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 17, 2022

Omicron leads to slower air cargo processing speeds in Atlanta

Fewer workers are available to process and move cargo. This is clogging throughput in a transport mode meant for speed.

By Max Garland • Feb. 16, 2022

Honda maximizes limited chip supply in face of Malaysia flood, omicron impacts

The semiconductor shortage slowed production over the past year, causing the automaker to reduce this year's forecast by 800,000 vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 15, 2022

Vegetable oil prices hit all-time high over supply concerns: FAO

Tighter supplies of palm, soybean, grapeseed and sunflower seed oils pushed the global index upward in January, with tough conditions expected to continue.

By Samantha Oller • Feb. 15, 2022

Retail supply chains were made to be broken. Will brands adapt — or revert?

The past two years have laid bare vulnerabilities that have long existed in the system, including a lack of capacity and geographic concentration in manufacturing.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 11, 2022

Buyer Beware: 3 semiconductor procurement pitfalls to avoid

Companies looking to buy semiconductors need to shop smart, experts say.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2022

Sherwin-Williams plans North Carolina expansion, augments in-house resin production

The growing facility will add capacity for paint and coatings manufacturing and distribution, a spokesperson said.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2022

Disability inclusion programs help warehouses hire overlooked talent

Retail and logistics companies are accelerating their commitments to workers with disabilities as a labor crunch hampers operations. Experts say the programs have sizeable benefits.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 8, 2022

Billions of dollars set to boost US port projects in 2022

Federal aid will support future capital improvement programs as the demand for these crucial links in the supply chain continues to grow.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 8, 2022

​Deeper relationships, new facilities: How companies sought out semiconductor capacity in Q4

Near-term relief from shortages is unlikely, but leading producers are expanding their supply base.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2022

Fender moves to cloud ERP to keep up with record guitar demand

Businesses are pushing for better scalability and new features in their central provisions systems.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 2, 2022

Inflation may last through 2023 even if pandemic, supply chain bottlenecks end

Federal Reserve efforts to curb inflation are expected to collide with efforts to reshore production and worker or supply shortages, one research firm said.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 2, 2022

Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry

Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 1, 2022

2022 supply chain outlook features shortages, high delivery costs

While supply chain woes aren't expected to disappear in 2022, this year could mark a turning point.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Shortages 2022: 5 products expected to be in tight supply this year

Semiconductors, aluminum and food products top the list of potential shortages this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

Warehouse, distribution center demand accelerates as e-commerce grows

The rise of e-commerce has strengthened demand for new facilities, and industry experts expect that momentum to continue.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 31, 2022

How grocers are managing the twin pressures of supply chain disruption and inflation

Companies need to be particularly "agile" in 2022, one expert said, as high demand and shortages can make inflation appear quickly.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2022

Shippers plan for disruptions from Lunar New Year: survey

A majority of companies ordered early as the holiday is expected to lengthen transit times and raise freight costs, according to Container xChange.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2022

Mondelēz reactivates 'COVID playbook' to address low inventory

Early in the pandemic, the snack food giant focused on simplifying its business. High demand and lingering labor constraints have pushed the CPG to revive some aspects of that strategy. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022

P&G to hike prices as chemicals, raw material costs soar

The maker of Tide and Bounty laundry detergent expects commodity price inflation to create $2.3 billion in added costs this fiscal year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2022

'It's gotten really bad': Union Pacific bumps up security after cargo thefts near LA rail yard

Break-ins used to be a "nuisance" for the railroad, but security concerns have led to plans for barriers and more enforcement, said CEO Lance Fritz.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2022

Car parts supplier loads up on inventory as just-in-time delivery loses appeal

Companies that have what customers want when they want it are the ones coming out on top in this environment, a CarParts.com executive said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 24, 2022