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ColumnInflation: Negotiate with suppliers and don't panic
Tried-and-true methods can help procurement managers combat across-the-board price increases in an inflationary environment.
By Rich Weissman • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Air cargo carriers shift operations as Shanghai disruption drags on
Changes due to disruption at Shanghai Pudong International Airport have already affected at least one major shipper.
By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.
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What retail executives are saying about widespread supply chain bottlenecks
From air shipping to ship charters to price increases, industry players are managing chaos at ports and throughout the global production network every way they can.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Shanghai airport terminal closure leads logistics firms to expect cargo delays
China has implemented strict measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, leading to strains on already-limited air cargo capacity out of the country.
By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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PepsiCo aims to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030
The company said stringent water-use-efficiency standards would cover more than 1,000 global facilities, saving over 11 billion liters annually.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Automakers work to increase transparency into semiconductor supply
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company was working directly with semiconductor fabs, the first tier in the semiconductor supply chain.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound
"We’re at the mercy of the supply chain," said the CFO of Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve.
By A.B. Brown • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Closing the gap: Supply chains bring more women to the table
Millions of women left the workforce in 2020. But in supply chain management, their representation grew as companies navigated "glass cliffs" and diversity commitments.
By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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White House delves into supply chain problemsPort congestion has Biden's attention. Here's what San Pedro ports recommend.
Executives at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have a long list of ideas they want to implement as Biden brings together various stakeholders on the issue.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Sysco struggles with shipper delays, works to find alternative sourcing
The company's sales teams are asking customers whether alternate supplies could be used for products, while its merchant teams coordinate with suppliers.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 12, 2021 -
ColumnSay hello to your pandemic price increase
Inflation, supply chain disruptions and changes in business strategies all point to higher prices. And that may be a good thing.
By Rich Weissman • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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OpinionStress tests: The right tool for strengthening supply chains.
Simulations of potential disruptions — large economic shifts, trade wars, climate change or even cyberattacks — can yield forward-looking assessments of risk.
By Jonathan Welburn • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Customs workers in Canada reach agreement, end slowdown that threatened supply chains
The four-year tentative agreement applies to nearly 9,500 border services officers and follows work-to-rule actions by Canada Border Services Agency employees that began Friday.
By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Under Armour on alert for product cancellations as sourcing challenges mount in Vietnam
A resurgence of COVID-19 in the country has Under Armour uneasy, but company execs said their diversified sourcing base adds resilience.
By A.B. Brown • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Tyson to require COVID-19 vaccinations for entire US workforce
The meat processor would be the largest food company in the country to mandate the shot, as the delta variant triggers a wave of new infections.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Sharpie maker says manufacturing in the US helped it avoid snarled supply chains
Newell Brands, Sharpie's parent company, said manufacturing based in the same continent as consumer demand helped avoid the freight issues that challenged "at least one" of its competitors.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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NXP Semiconductors expects auto companies to pump the brakes on just-in-time
"A just-in-time system is not totally compatible with three to six months manufacturing cycle time," CEO Kurt Sievers said.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Mission Impastable: An improbable supply chain success story
Dan Pashman dreamed of making his own pasta shape. Then, the pandemic hit. Here's the story of how he persevered to create cascatelli despite sourcing and logistics hurdles.
By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Shipping issues force Oshkosh to stop production multiple times, extend lead times by 4 weeks
Oshkosh believes the supply chain challenges it is facing "will neither improve nor deteriorate meaningfully for the remainder of 2021," CFO Michael Pack said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Deep Dive'You can pay or you can wait': How retailers are navigating a shipping crisis
Consumer demand came raging back this year. The supply chain wasn't ready for it, and now retailers, brands and consumers are paying the price.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Ford shifts focus to built-to-order to mitigate semiconductor shortage's effects
The automaker envisions the chip shortage persisting through the end of this year. It's adapting by allocating chips to customer orders, new launches and its more profitable vehicles, CFO John Lawler said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Hasbro, Mattel lean on supply chain teams to minimize effects of costly ocean freight, port congestion
The toymakers said challenges in ocean shipping were among the leading factors of cost inflation, but their supply chain teams found ways to navigate the disruptions.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Starbucks says advance coffee purchasing helps it stay competitive
While CPGs and others in the coffee industry scramble due to inflation and rising green coffee prices, Starbucks is sticking with its strategy of buying 12- to 18-months early to secure pricing.
By A.B. Brown • July 29, 2021 -
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Tesla works with suppliers to source alternative chips amid semiconductor shortage
The approach helped the automaker produce and deliver 200,000 vehicles in Q2, but it warned the workaround could be difficult to sustain.
By Max Garland • July 28, 2021 -
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Guess sources more from India, Bangladesh to avoid tariff risks in China
The retailer is leaning more on suppliers from Bangladesh and India as tensions between the U.S. and China linger and tariffs persist, including among fashion products.
By Max Garland • July 26, 2021
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