Risk and Resilience: Page 44
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Nike's imports drop 39% amid port congestion, straining inventory
The YoY drop in February came after the retailer faced weeks-long delays, affecting the timing of wholesale shipments.
By Matt Leonard • March 24, 2021 -
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Opinion5 steps supply chains should have taken for effective vaccine distribution
Perhaps most disappointing has been the failure to use one of the most common tools for supply chain logistics: the barcode, according to Karen Conway, vice president of Healthcare Value at Global Healthcare Exchange.
By Karen Conway • March 23, 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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Starbucks to improve sustainable coffee sourcing, reducing its largest carbon culprit
In a show of priorities, the company said it would take actions that make green coffee carbon neutral instead of tackling emissions from transportation, packaging and roasting operations.
By A.B. Brown • March 23, 2021 -
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Honda, Toyota limit production amid Port of LA congestion, supply shortages
Semiconductor and plastic shortages are challenging automakers' lean and just-in-time operations.
By Matt Leonard • March 18, 2021 -
HelloFresh to adjust packaging, shipping as it scales sustainable operations
The company is working on a tool to help avoid shipping boxes with unused space by calculating the levels of secondary packaging each kit needs.
By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2021 -
Deep Dive
The US has a new trade chief. What supply chains can expect on tariffs and China.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recognizes China as "simultaneously a rival, a trade partner and an outsized player," in the global trade landscape.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 18, 2021 -
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Packaging automation hits fast track in 2021
Automated technology has matured to the point that using it for packaging is not just possible — it's a necessity to keep up in the e-commerce era.
By Jen A. Miller • March 16, 2021 -
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Vaccine factories churn out millions more doses, speeding US rollout of coronavirus shots
Initially, making one batch of Pfizer's vaccine took roughly 110 days, a timeline the company has now worked down to an average of 60 days.
By Ned Pagliarulo • March 16, 2021 -
Congress takes on truck driver shortage, reboots bill to permit under-21s to haul interstate loads
Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act applaud its ability to bring young drivers into the workforce, but opponents express safety concerns.
By S.L. Fuller • March 16, 2021 -
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Buffer inventory, e-commerce growth buoys warehouse demand: Prologis
An additional 125 million square feet of warehousing space or more will be needed every year until 2025 in the U.S. and Europe to keep up with current levels of e-commerce-driven demand, a report found.
By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2021 -
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Mondelez pledges to reduce new plastic use in packaging
The company is tackling its plastic sustainability commitments through use and reuse. One executive said federal infrastructure for recycling food packaging waste could support changes at scale.
By Barbara Smith • March 12, 2021 -
Deep Dive
A tumultuous year of ocean shipping prompts a rethink of contracts
Negotiations are taking place earlier than usual, with greater interest in two-way commitments and tiered pricing. But a focus on resiliency and capacity comes at a cost to shippers.
By Matt Leonard • March 10, 2021 -
Starbucks' real-time alerts allow for disruption response in days, not weeks
Supply chains are working to integrate risk management systems into their operations to provide visibility before disruptions occur.
By A.B. Brown • March 8, 2021 -
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FedEx to convert parcel fleet to EVs by 2040, eyeing a carbon neutral future
The announcement is part of a broader $2 billion investment focused on clean energy, carbon removal and electrification.
By A.B. Brown • March 5, 2021 -
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A growing appetite for EVs tasks the supply chain to scale
Vehicle manufacturers are investing in redundant suppliers and regional networks to keep up with the demand for electric vehicles and boost resiliency.
By Aaron Perryman • March 4, 2021 -
Inventories drop with no signs of softening demand: ISM
Shortages in ocean freight, corrugated boxes, gloves and dozens of other products are pushing up the prices for many commodities.
By Matt Leonard • March 3, 2021 -
'Right thing to do,' financial benefits drive supply chain investments in sustainability: Gartner
Waste reduction and water-efficiency improvements were the sustainability goals perceived as most likely to have a financial benefit.
By Matt Leonard • March 2, 2021 -
Opinion
FMC: Injecting more containers won't solve supply chain woes
Two commissioners — a Republican and a Democrat — call for cooperation among supply chain stakeholders.
By Daniel B. Maffei & Louis E. Sola • March 2, 2021 -
Wayfair cites ocean shipping disruption, port congestion for in-stock issues
The retailer expects it could take a "few months" to get back to the in-stock levels it usually tries to maintain, one executive said.
By Matt Leonard • March 1, 2021 -
Winter storms squeeze capacity, drive spot rates up 20 cents
Long-haul deliveries and outbound volumes dropped in Texas markets, but analysts said effects may be just a "blip" on the long-term freight market radar.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 25, 2021 -
White House delves into supply chain problemsBiden orders review of US supply chains after a year of shortages, delays
The review will start with understanding where suppliers are located, but experts say that making big changes could require government assistance.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Packaging manufacturers compete for raw materials as takeout shakes up food service
One company has seen its lead times double for the materials it needs to make packaging.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhy the automotive supply chain is in a semiconductor jam
A shortage with no quick fix is shutting down production lines around the world, and capacity constraints at tier 3 put automakers' lean operations into question.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 23, 2021 -
La-Z-Boy ramps production to shorten up to 9-month lead times
The furniture company reported order backlogs and a "long tail" of production and deliveries.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Unilever finds short-term sustainability costs lead to long-term savings
Company leaders credit savings of $1.5 billion since 2008 to sustainable sourcing and operations, and they say ongoing sustainability practices will produce more cost benefits over time.
By A.B. Brown • Feb. 22, 2021
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