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AstraZeneca taps contract manufacturer to scale vaccine production
The agreement is part of AstraZeneca's efforts to aggressively pursue manufacturing and supply partnerships across the globe ahead of the vaccine's potential launch.
By Kristin Jensen • Aug. 26, 2020 -
(2020). Retrieved from NOAA.
Hurricane Laura expected to disrupt Gulf Coast supply chains beginning Wednesday
The Port of Houston, which handles 70% of the container cargo making land in the Gulf of Mexico, will close Wednesday and possibly Thursday.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 25, 2020 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive
Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Kind will exclusively source almonds from bee-friendly farms by 2025
The brand is asking its suppliers to reserve 3% to 5% of their farms for pollinator habitat in hopes of curbing the high levels of honey bees that die each year.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 25, 2020 -
Stocked out: Why cleaning product supply chains struggle to meet demand
The disinfectant and cleaning product supply chain relies on a just-in-time approach, making it difficult to radically move the output meter in a short timeframe.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveWhat's at stake for supply chains if postal service slows down?
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says his intention is not to slow down the mail. But postal workers, shippers and small parcel experts contend that's exactly what his policies will do.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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Symrise, Kellogg achieve 2020 goal of 100% responsibly sourced vanilla
Suppliers must adhere to a code of conduct, which includes standards for human rights, health and environmental sustainability, Symrise said.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 19, 2020 -
USPS will raise commercial parcel rates for peak season
The temporary rate hikes will take effect Oct. 18 and be removed Dec. 27.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 14, 2020 -
'Made in China' order changes Hong Kong product labels, not tariffs
The labeling switch does not impact a product's tariff designation, but analysts said the "Made in China" label could have a negative effect on brand perception.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Q&A
How can managers make their supply chains more agile? 4 experts weigh in.
The ability to remain nimble and react to unforeseen changes across the value chain has proven more beneficial than scenario planning or forecasting for many businesses.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Stores went dark. Online orders tripled. How Joann used its OMS to cope.
The retailer de-stressed its technology, and employees, as online traffic tripled typical holiday volumes.
By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Why cold chain tracking and IoT sensors are vital to the success of a COVID-19 vaccine
Technology-enabled tracking and monitoring sensors provide real-time visibility into a vaccine shipment's condition — and an opportunity to intervene before damage is done.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 11, 2020 -
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Strike ends at Port of Montreal, operations resume
During the 11-day strike, container terminals closed their gates to trucks as port workers protested overtime cuts and changes to premium pay for nights and weekends.
By Jim Stinson • Updated Aug. 24, 2020 -
US reverses decision to reimpose aluminum tariffs on Canadian imports
The initial announcement to reinstate the 10% duties came as manufacturers faced a shortage of aluminum cans.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Sept. 16, 2020 -
US orders government to prioritize domestic drug supply chain
A directive announced by the president Thursday would require government agencies to buy certain "essential" drugs from factories in the U.S.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 6, 2020 -
EcoVadis: Procurement's sustainability track record getting worse
The pandemic disrupted progress on supplier visibility as it stopped operations and prevented travel and in-person audits — casting doubt on potential improvement in 2020.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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Dear valued supplier: Don't take advantage of the pandemic to raise prices
Nearly every cycle, some business condition creates cost challenges, with many price increases valid but others not. The goal is to separate fact from fiction.
By Rich Weissman • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and MSC resume operations at Port of Beirut
The port resumed operations on Monday afternoon, according to a notice from Maersk which reported the container terminal saw only minor damage.
By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveFood distributors, restaurants reinvent business models in a scramble to survive
From wine bar to mini grocery store, from restaurant distribution to direct to consumer — food sector firms are pivoting operations to keep business flowing.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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Fashion industry says purchase order cancellations will endure in Q3 and beyond
Despite reduced optimism about the industry's future, 90% of survey respondents plan to increase hiring over the next five years, particularly in production and supply chain roles.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 5, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat incurs $6M in repacking expense to handle pandemic demand shift
With restaurants, schools and offices closed, the plant-based supplier switched food service production lines over to retail products, which resulted in a mix of 88% retail and 12% food service.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 5, 2020 -
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Tropical Storm Isaias heads up East Coast threatening road, sea freight movement
The storm's winds could overturn truck trailers along the busy 1-95 corridor and increase the risk for downed trees on railroad tracks.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Ford
ISM: Manufacturing growth indicates 'we're coming out of recession'
The PMI climbed to 54.2% in July, with employees returning to work and growing consumer demand contributing to a healthy reading.
By Morgan Forde • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Demand for partitions and face shields is booming. How a plastic fabricator is adapting its supply chain
Imaginative Materials leaned on supplier relationships and started buying larger sheets of material as customer calls for partitions rolled in.
By Jen A. Miller • July 30, 2020 -
Residual effects of Hurricane Hanna to slow cross-border freight for days
Any closure of the major roads between Saltillo and Monterrey in Mexico can result in concentrated traffic and delays at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 28, 2020 -
Courtesy of Apple
Apple's 2030 roadmap to carbon neutrality focuses on product design, supplier base
The company plans to invest in emissions reduction technologies and carbon removal projects to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations, manufacturing, supplier base and product life cycles.
By Morgan Forde • July 23, 2020
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