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McDonald's expects commodity inflation up to 4%
The world's biggest restaurant chain is also facing difficulties procuring kitchen equipment and delays opening some new restaurants.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2021 -
Court stays OSHA vaccine mandate
The Department of Justice plans to defend the rule, which would require employers with at least 100 workers to enact a vaccine mandate in the coming months.
By Ryan Golden , Max Garland • Updated Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Mattel nearshores manufacturing to bypass port bottlenecks during peak
For imported products, the toymaker locked in ocean freight capacity and rates well in advance of the holiday season.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2021 -
Microsoft rolls out digital twin service after using it for supply chain resilience
After investing heavily in its supply chain's visibility, Microsoft is introducing a way for other companies to do the same.
By Max Garland • Nov. 3, 2021 -
White House delves into supply chain problems
Biden announces actions to boost US supply chain resiliency at G20
"Now that we have seen how vulnerable these lines of global commerce can be, we cannot go back to business as usual," the president said at the G20 Summit in Rome on Sunday.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2021 -
Retailers opt to hike prices in face of supply chain issues: study
Nearly everyone in the industry expects their costs to increase for the season and plans to either raise prices or let it affect margins.
By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2021 -
US, EU reach agreement to ease steel and aluminum tariffs
Europe will also lift the 25% retaliatory tariffs that upended global supply chains for companies that make liquor, motorcycles and jeans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 2021 -
Opinion
Supply chain visibility is now more important than ever
Manufacturers that put traceability, sustainability in business are edging out competitors, writes Parsable's Yasmin Zarabi.
By Yasmin Zarabi • Oct. 27, 2021 -
P&G shifts suppliers, product formulas to avoid supply chain issues
A global supplier base has allowed the maker of Olay and Crest to optimize costs and "overcome short-term challenges," according to CFO Andre Schulten.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 22, 2021 -
Scale, buying power help big companies navigate supply chain disruptions
Large companies like Domino's, Levi's and Lowe's say their size has helped secure pricing and stay resilient despite other headwinds.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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4 tips to safeguard against corruption and theft in procurement
It doesn't take much for an unscrupulous supplier to take advantage of a naive planner, logistician or engineer to put companies in jeopardy.
By Rich Weissman • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Companies lean on automation tech amid hiring crunch
Automation won't solve everything on its own, but it's part of the mix of strategies C-suite employers are using to meet their staffing needs.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Air cargo delays likely at Hong Kong terminal amid COVID-19 outbreak
The expected slowdown brings another challenge for shippers, who already face limited capacity and high spot rates trying to move freight from Asia into the U.S. for the holiday season.
By Max Garland • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises
A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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After years of ‘Made in China,’ supply chains consider alternatives
The change in tone from U.S.-based supply chains is not a mass exodus from China. Instead, it's an approach that embraces diversification.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Steel prices soar as businesses rush to rebuild supply chains
The pandemic pushed more companies to stock up on products or reshore manufacturing. That's beginning to put a strain on raw materials.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2021 -
7 ways to optimize budgets as transportation costs rise
Prolonged high prices force manufacturers and retailers to figure out how to make their budgets work.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 13, 2021 -
White House delves into supply chain problems
Walmart, UPS commit to use night hours at West Coast ports to smooth cargo flows
During a speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he envisioned the U.S. will eventually operate on a 24/7 supply chain schedule, and extended hours at ports is just the first step.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Oct. 14, 2021 -
Lamb Weston passes on freight costs as rate inflation continues
Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.
By Max Garland • Oct. 12, 2021 -
Mars pledges net zero emissions by 2050 across its full value chain
The food giant is tying executive pay to climate action, and will challenge its more than 20,000 suppliers to set their own commitments.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 12, 2021 -
Major paint supplier looks to overcome resin shortages with new Texas facility
RPM International said it lost 300 production days after a February winter storm and an explosion at a major supplier led to shortages. Now, it's purchasing assets to add resilience.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2021 -
Cyber needs to be a part of supply chain risk management, federal agency says
The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides 9 tips for starting up a cyber supply chain risk management program.
By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2021 -
'We're going to see a lot of bare shelves': Retail preps for a holiday beset by supply chain pain
Bottlenecks from factories to cargo ships mean less inventory and fewer discounts for the season.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2021 -
Semiconductor shortage, lean inventories stifle memory chip demand
Micron, a memory chip maker, says its inventory is at its lowest level in years and its customers are also short on components.
By Max Garland • Oct. 5, 2021 -
Air cargo industry leaders target 10% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030
Scaling an alternative to crude oil has been highlighted as a critical piece in reducing emissions as shipper interest in sustainability grows.
By Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2021