Risk and Resilience: Page 35
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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 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsWalmart, 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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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'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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Climate change poses high risk to Nestlé, Campbell Soup supply chains
An investor group is asking the food companies to make their operations more resilient, warning they are "highly exposed" to climate risks.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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SEC asks companies to detail climate change's impact on operations
Businesses across a range of industries are being pressed for more information as the agency prepares a proposed rule on climate disclosure.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Shortages have created a 'traffic jam' in construction: Lennar
A lack of labor and items, including vinyl siding and wood windows, are delaying production and creating "a game of whack-a-mole" for the industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Procuring sustainable coffee cups presents a blend of challenges
Increased global demand and recycling setbacks during the pandemic point to the need for better systems within the supply chain.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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For Home Depot, tackling capacity crunch key in pandemic strategy
Securing carrier capacity is not a guarantee in the currently constrained environment, so Home Depot made plans to charter ships.
By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics
Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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OpinionSupply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon
Businesses and consumers should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.
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Big Lots plans 'bypass network' to mitigate port congestion during peak season
As an example, the retailer said 98% of its Christmas trees ship out of Yantian and now have 4-8 week lead times. A bypass network will help imports skip a touch, and arrive in time for holiday shopping.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Lowe's places larger orders with suppliers to avoid holiday stockouts
The hardware retailer says inventory levels are "actually getting better, not worse," as other companies struggle to navigate supply chain disruptions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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ColumnFacing shortages? Here's 5 ways to build a resilient procurement strategy.
Procurement teams can turn supply constraints into an opportunity to rebuild with sourcing in mind.
By Praveen Kumar Soni • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Vietnam closures push retailers to shift tactics, suppliers ahead of the holidays
Big Lots expects $60 million in lost sales due to lockdowns in Vietnam, which may last until the end of the month.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAircraft emissions present a roadblock to supply chain sustainability goals
FedEx's Chief Sustainability Officer says true aviation sustainability "is an intractable problem." Will environmentally conscious shippers move away from airfreight?
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Industrial buyers face a resin market with tight supplies, spiking prices
Demand for resins is far outstripping supplies, leaving manufacturers of plastic parts scrambling.
By Meena Thiruvengadam • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Burlington's sourcing costs are up 78% over 2 years due to pandemic supply chain disruptions
Company executives laid out three reasons why supply chain costs are leading to high prices — and why they think price hikes won't last.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Geodis leases freighter to secure capacity in tight air cargo market
The forwarder said the A330-300 aircraft, which is leased for a minimum of five years, will also fly between China and Europe during peak season.
By Max Garland • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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A tale of two dollar stores: Dollar Tree contends with freight, Dollar General mostly shrugs off costs
The $1 price point means limited options for mitigating expenses as supply chain congestion leads to extraordinary cost increases.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2021
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