Ford limits production at multiple factories through July due to semiconductor shortages

Despite signs that the supply of semiconductors is beginning to normalize, it could still take until 2022 to work through backlog amid ongoing high demand.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2021

Timeline: How the Suez Canal blockage unfolded across supply chains

The Ever Given was lodged in the canal for six days, blocking hundreds of ships from traversing the waterway. It finally arrived at the Port of Rotterdam.

By Matt Leonard , Shefali Kapadia • Updated July 29, 2021

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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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Critical goods industries face existential ransomware decisions

For certain industries, the choice is between paying millions to settle a criminal extortion or allowing a catastrophic supply chain disruption.

By David Jones • July 2, 2021

HB Fuller leans on 'strong supplier relationships' to navigate shortages, tight freight market

Strategizing for a "ship stuck in the Suez is exactly what they're set up to do," an executive said of its supply chain team.

By Matt Leonard • July 1, 2021

Garment factories in Bangladesh stay open despite new lockdown

The lockdown in Bangladesh, extended for seven more days, now ends on July 14 as death tolls from COVID-19 hit record highs.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated July 8, 2021

Ocean carrier reliability falls 35 points from last May as congestion persists

Maersk was the most punctual carrier for the month, but its 46.2% schedule reliability figure means a shipper is more likely to correctly guess a coin flip than have their ship show up on time.

By Matt Leonard • June 29, 2021

4 reasons why disconnected teams are the biggest risk to supply chains

As these stats prove, disconnected teams are a major risk to supply chains and creating visibility.

By Kayla Mackay, Solutions Marketing Manager, Quickbase • June 28, 2021

Biden administration needs to broaden supply chain focus to all 'essential' products

The pandemic experience has clarified that personal care and cleaning products are just as important as a stocked pantry to everyday life, writes Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association.

By Tom Madrecki • June 25, 2021

Albertsons hits sushi sourcing goal 18 months early

As part of its seafood sustainability goals, Albertsons is also focusing on traceability and social responsibility.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 24, 2021

Last year, the Transpacific was a 'nightmare.' It's only gotten worse.

One shipper offered a carrier $6,000 for space. It was told $60,000 wouldn't even be enough.

By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2021

Levi's COO wants to transform the brand's supply chain

The company's focus on product quality, sustainability and loyalty will require transparency and close collaboration with suppliers.

By Kaarin Moore • June 23, 2021

6 charts show the effects of Yantian port congestion

Dwell times increase, containers build up and blank sailings surge — all at a time when shippers are planning and importing for peak season.

By Matt Leonard • June 22, 2021

EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions

By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion.

By Maria Rachal • June 17, 2021

The misconceptions in the rare earth supply chain

The problem isn't a shortage of raw materials. The problem is getting them out of the ground — and out of China.

By Emma Penrod • June 17, 2021

CFOs question just-in-time supply chains

Pandemic-related disruptions made it clear a broader strategic approach is needed even once a supply and demand equilibrium is restored.

By Ted Knutson • June 15, 2021

It's time to use a wealth of available data to push sustainability forward

The data from digitization efforts can be used to find opportunities to accelerate progress on key sustainability targets.

By Lisa Wee • June 15, 2021

USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain

The agency's investments through the Build Back Better Initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.

By A.B. Brown • June 11, 2021

Kimberly-Clark taps biotech supplier for alternative to single-use plastics

The CPG brand's strategy is to focus on products that have large global demand for sustainability first, and go from there.

By A.B. Brown • June 10, 2021

Congestion, container issues pile up at Yantian and southern China ports

Analysts and container lines warn of two-week delays as ports limit operations due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 9, 2021

HP, Dell adjust supply chains as shortages linger

Dell is prioritizing "more valuable places for" components and HP is building its inventory levels.

By Matt Leonard • June 3, 2021

How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters

As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.

June 1, 2021

How trucking firms prepare drivers for severe weather

Communication is crucial, as just one storm can cause nationwide havoc in freight movement.

By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021

Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions

Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.

By Heather Larson • June 1, 2021

As storms become more frequent and volatile, some ports plan for the risk — but most do not

The interconnectedness of ports leave assets such as warehouses, trucking networks and railroads vulnerable to disruptions from climate change and rising sea levels.

By Matt Leonard • Updated June 8, 2021

Crumbling infrastructure, volatile weather a double whammy for logistics

On streets and highways, transport leaders gird constantly for delays and rerouting. 

By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021