1 in 3 procurement leaders: We're past the peak of coronavirus disruption

A Procurious survey found procurement teams navigated the early months of the pandemic fairly well, though the learning curve has been steep.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2020

A call to action: Use HUB suppliers for critical operations

Procurement professionals can use their collective power to actively join the social justice revolution.

By Rich Weissman • June 18, 2020

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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

Prologis: Demand for warehouse space will rise alongside e-commerce growth

E-commerce requires three times the logistics space of traditional storefronts, so companies are expected to begin investing to keep up with pandemic-driven demand.

By Matt Leonard • June 18, 2020

MSC rolls out carbon neutral shipping program

Shippers now have the option to offset the carbon emissions produced in transit by investing in clean energy and environmental protection programs chosen by MSC.

By Morgan Forde • June 17, 2020

'Shake up that carrier mix': Shippers need flexibility in logistics, fulfillment for peak-season prep

The pandemic introduced atypical market conditions and led some carriers to cap volume from retailers. 

By S.L. Fuller • June 17, 2020

California city to pilot zero emissions delivery zone

Leaders in Santa Monica, California are eager to cut delivery traffic in the downtown area, exploring solutions such as e-cargo bikes, micromobility devices, curb management, and light- and medium-duty electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020

Developing the coronavirus vaccine supply chain

Pharmas, nonprofit organizations and suppliers prepare to handle a high volume of vaccines, but component shortages and scaling up manufacturing present challenges.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 16, 2020

It's time for a national hospital supply chain czar

If the current lack of supply chain coordination isn't resolved before the expected second surge in COVID-19 cases, the result will be a far worse crisis, writes Jody Hatcher, a healthcare supply chain expert.

By Jody Hatcher • June 11, 2020

Maersk commits fleet to improve climate research, cites potential to improve arrival times

Having access to better weather data will help the carrier optimize routes for on-time delivery, fuel efficiency and crew and cargo safety, the company said.

By Morgan Forde • June 11, 2020

Strained supply chains, resource scarcity drive heightened focus on circularity amid pandemic

Supply chain disruptions in healthcare, packaging and other industries are seen as potential opportunities for new reuse and remanufacturing initiatives.

By Leslie Nemo • June 10, 2020

Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack

The malware spread throughout the company's networks though it said no data was compromised.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 9, 2020

Small meat suppliers tout supply chain transparency while pandemic challenges large producers

The four major meat companies have closed plants and warned of shortages. But local suppliers that offer a more transparent view of operations have seen business boom. 

By Lillianna Byington • June 9, 2020

COVID-19 spurs a leap to digital supply chains

Manufacturers who previously looked at data, analytics, IoT and robotics to drive efficiency now see them as tools to increase resiliency during uncertain times.

By Craig Guillot • June 9, 2020

CPGs stockpile inventory to guarantee supply for retail customers

Companies are using cash reserves to invest in the raw materials they need to avoid food shortages resulting from widespread panic buying.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 9, 2020

Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna

The retailer will ensure its Great Value private label tuna meets the goal by July, with all canned tuna products to follow by 2025. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 8, 2020

FedEx Ground restores partial service in downtown Chicago

The carrier resumed partial service six days after suspending delivery in 16 ZIP codes.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated June 10, 2020

Airfreight capacity falls 42%, 'damaging' global supply chains

The drop has resulted in longer shipping times and higher costs for companies moving cargo by air.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2020

Governors call for better centralized procurement of COVID-19 testing supplies

"When we expect 180,000 diverse swabs and get 180,000 foam swabs, we're grateful for the foam swabs. But that means we can't do all those other types of tests," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.​

By Rebecca Pifer • June 4, 2020

An unexpected risk of COVID-19: Canceled supplier audits

While it’s hard to fault a company for canceling audits during a pandemic, it’s important to understand what’s at stake, and have a plan in place to mitigate new risks, writes Sylvain Guyoton, SVP of research at EcoVadis.

By Sylvain Guyoton • June 4, 2020

Coca-Cola, Mondelez trim SKUs as CPGs tackle pandemic stresses

Supply chains are reducing complexity to better operate in volatile market conditions.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 2, 2020

US manufacturing recovers slightly in May, demand challenges remain: ISM

The Institute for Supply Management projects an uphill battle to recovery in 2021 as new order numbers reached their second lowest level since 2008.

By Morgan Forde • June 1, 2020

Cross-border postal exchanges fall 21% through pandemic

As the pandemic sparks an economic crisis, the world's postal services will also, to varying degrees, struggle financially.

By Matt Leonard • May 29, 2020

How tariffs ravaged the COVID-19 medical supply chain

Months into the pandemic, the U.S. faces an ongoing shortage of PPE and some of it is still subject to tariffs.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 27, 2020

AutoZone rethinks supplier diversity after coronavirus disrupts parts supply chain

The company has already begun searching for new sourcing countries, but expanding the geographic diversity of its supply chain will be a long game, according to CEO William Rhodes. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 27, 2020

Rail companies cut capacity as volume slides 20%

Rail volume is expected to increase in the coming weeks as auto plants reopen across the country.

By Matt Leonard • May 27, 2020