Risk and Resilience: Page 47
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FEMA winds down PPE flights as 'supply chain is stabilizing'
Brokers have said the PPE procurement process is nowhere near normal, and the agency has an agreement with airline partners to redeploy Project Airbridge if needed.
By S.L. Fuller • June 24, 2020 -
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Ford plans to go carbon neutral by 2050
Stakeholder engagement work has included surveying 83% of its supplier base (78% of which responded) to better understand scope 3 emissions and water usage, and sharing best practices with suppliers.
By Morgan Forde • June 24, 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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Kuehne + Nagel extends 2030 net-zero carbon goal to include suppliers, contractors
The new target incorporates contracted services and purchases, adding nearly 60 times the emissions to measure and manage compared to the company's previous 2010 goal.
By Emma Cosgrove • June 24, 2020 -
Sales plummeted 14% in April leaving companies with bulging inventories
The inventory-to-sales ratio paints a clear picture of the pandemic and the economic turmoil it has created across retail and manufacturing, leaving product to languish in stockrooms, destined for markdowns or donations.
By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2020 -
Shippers should embed carrier financial health into resilience plans as pandemic upends logistics
As supply chain leaders shift their focus to increasing resilience, they will need to consider multi-modal, multi-carrier logistics plans, according to CSCMP's State of Logistics Report.
By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2020 -
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OpinionCoronavirus and counterfeits: How supply chain leaders can protect their products and brands
It's dangerous to assume only healthcare products are impacted by counterfeiting during the pandemic, writes Andrew Stevens, a senior director analyst in Gartner's supply chain practice.
By Andrew Stevens • June 22, 2020 -
Gartner: Three-quarters of enterprises will 'operationalize' AI by 2024
COVID-19 drove the need for accurate, speedy insights into the inner workings of all businesses.
By Roberto Torres • June 22, 2020 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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OpinionIt'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 -
Industry Dive/Supply Chain Dive
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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