Risk and Resilience: Page 5

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    Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

    The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — struggled with rising manufacturing and shipping costs. 

    By Dani James • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Supply disruptions are delaying surgeries and compromising patient care, survey finds

    A patient safety nonprofit used the findings to call for “long-term, nationally coordinated solutions” to stop persistent shortages.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Trendline

    Risk Management

    Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical tensions, rising costs. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    China moves to limit exports of graphite

    The restriction on the critical mineral came days after the Biden administration restricted semiconductor exports to the country.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

    As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Bankrupt Rite Aid cleared to pay $138M it owes suppliers

    The drug store retailer is trying to keep its relationships with suppliers intact, including with drugmaker McKesson, which had threatened to stop shipping products.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
  • A group of UAW members hold strike signs outside of Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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    The auto supply chain struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

    Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Israel-Hamas war prompts concerns over global fertilizer supply

    Shipping restrictions and “war risk” surcharges out of a port near Gaza could disrupt potash exports, though prices aren't predicted to spike like after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    This AI chatbot can help predict supply chain disruptions at farms

    Cersi, a virtual analyst introduced by agtech startup Helios, can be used by large food companies to manage commodity risks in the face of climate change and market volatility.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    REI secures approval for science-based emissions targets

    The retailer is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, and is pushing some of its suppliers to adopt certified targets by 2025.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    New Balance to discontinue use of kangaroo leather by the end of 2024

    The sportswear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of which pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike

    More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off workers by mid-October, according to a new survey from MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 11, 2023
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    How low Mississippi River water levels could disrupt grain harvests, again

    Back-to-back years of drought are clogging the critical shipping artery and pushing some farmers to new modes of transportation.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Due diligence firms in China’s Xinjiang region face rising scrutiny, US says

    As the Biden administration tries to root out forced labor from supply chains, researchers operating in China are at risk of increased surveillance.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    5 ways fashion brands can reset their supply chain strategies

    Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

    By Howard Ruben • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Automotive suppliers need more communication, consistency on sustainability: report

    Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, accordinng to the Center for Automotive Research.

    By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023
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    How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

    The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Column

    Supplier diversity and DEI programs are under pressure

    Procurement professionals need to continue their momentum to build sourcing strategies that incorporate a full range of suppliers.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Are supply chains up to the challenge of cutting Scope 3 emissions?

    As climate milestones approach, there is still much work to be done in measuring and reducing footprints. Procurement and supply chain teams will play a key role.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

    Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Opinion

    Proposed changes to de minimis law threaten supply chains

    Preserving economic benefits of trade facilitation and improving national security require partnerships and technology.

    By Todd Owen • Oct. 2, 2023
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    How to navigate carrier-shipper relationships during peak season

    Sharing demand and capacity forecasts will help provide strong holiday delivery service, Supply Chain Dive panelists said.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    How shippers can reduce their exposure to potential peak surcharges

    Conversations on pricing and discounts will help establish a reasonable cost basis for transportation, experts said during a Supply Chain Dive panel.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Major toilet paper makers are failing on sustainable fiber sourcing, NRDC says

    The environmental organization handed out 29 “F” scores to brands that draw most or all of their materials from forests.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Only 38% of businesses are tracking Scope 3 emissions: IBM report

    Greenhouse gases in supply chains represent the largest source of most industries’ carbon footprint, but many firms are just beginning to account for them.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Flexe lays off 33% of its workforce

    The 131 job cuts are expected to begin in November in Seattle. 

    By • Sept. 27, 2023