Risk and Resilience: Page 48
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'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 -
Courtesy of Port of Montreal
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 -
Column
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 -
Retrieved from CNES, distributed by Airbus DS on August 06, 2020
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 -
Cara Salpini/Supply Chain Dive
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 -
Coca-Cola expands 'ruthless' SKU rationalization strategy to cut entire product lines
The beverage giant is in the process of discontinuing the Odwalla juice brand — a decision stemming from the SKU rationalization work the company has undertaken due to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2020 -
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Stonyfield saves on cost and carbon by reducing waste, tracking KPIs
Companies are identifying waste streams with economic value and sending those materials to recycling facilities, realizing financial and reputational benefits.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 21, 2020 -
Maersk, Microsoft, Nike, Unilever, others form net-zero emissions initiative citing 'climate emergency'
Member companies have committed to sharing best practices across their value chains.
By Morgan Forde • July 21, 2020 -
Pandemic-driven budget cuts increase safety risks for ocean cargo
Alllianz warns that the economic impacts of the coronavirus on shippers, carriers and workers since the downturn will encourage cost-cutting which often negatively affects safety.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 21, 2020 -
Flooding in China disrupts medical, PPE suppliers. Shippers should expect delays
Maersk said it had several inland terminals suspend operations as a result of the flooding in Anhui and Jiangxi provinces, though "the situation is improving, as the water recedes," a company spokesperson told Supply Chain Dive.
By Matt Leonard • Updated July 23, 2020 -
MIT, CSCMP: 35% of companies lack supply chain sustainability goals
Social issues — child labor or slavery, worker welfare, etc. — received "far more" focus in companies' sustainability goals than environmental issues.
By Matt Leonard • July 20, 2020 -
Conducting supplier audits in the era of COVID-19
Buyers are leaning on contractual obligations and technology to curtail the use of physical audits.
By Craig Guillot • July 16, 2020
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