Google pledges carbon-neutral shipping by 2020

A shift from air freight to ocean shipping for many of the tech giant's hardware products has already brought per-unit emissions down by 40% between 2017 and 2018.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 5, 2019

Tariff whiplash is already taking a toll on retail

Retailers and brands have been scrambling to source elsewhere besides China, but it's not easy, quick or even possible for everyone.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 5, 2019

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

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10% China tariffs and the supply chain scramble

The tariffs will come as importers ramp up shipments for peak season, creating the potential to disrupt global supply chains and trade flows for the remainder of the year. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 2, 2019

Taco Bell blames supplier for the great tortilla shortage of 2019

After a nine-day lapse in supply at some locations that led one customer to call 911, Yum Brands' CEO said the company has spoken to its supplier and hopes to avoid similar situations in the future.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 2, 2019

Sustainable sourcing at scale: H&M's approach

Alternative fibers are challenging to produce and procure at scale. A shift from mass market consumption to a craft model with enhanced visibility may be the solution. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 1, 2019

Watchdog finds fraud ring sent fake RFQs, orders to federal tech vendors

The fraudsters impersonated procurement officials to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in electronics and sell them on the black market without ever paying the vendor, according to an inspector general report. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 1, 2019

Trump: US to impose 10% tariffs on $300B in Chinese goods

The tariffs will take effect on Sept. 1, and negotiations will continue in early September. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 2, 2019

Under Armour's supply chain simplification boosts margins

Under Armour's gross margins were up 170 basis points in the second quarter thanks in part to supply chain efforts, said COO Patrik Frisk. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 1, 2019

Apple CEO dismisses possibility of moving production away from China

Tariffs have driven businesses across numerous industries to reduce sourcing from China and move production, but Tim Cook expressed confidence in Apple's global and diversified supply chain.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 31, 2019

Mondelez prepares for no-deal Brexit

The snack giant announced on its Q2 earnings call that it's stocking up on raw materials, renting additional warehouse space and contracting with more distributors in case the U.K crashes out of the European Union this year.

By Morgan Forde • July 31, 2019

As eBay, Shopify jump into the fulfillment game, are they playing offense or defense?

The CEO of eBay implied prices and shipping times may not match those of Fulfillment by Amazon, but its new e-commerce fulfillment service could offer other benefits to sellers.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 30, 2019

CBP to pilot voluntary data collection on e-commerce shipments for security

Customs and Border Protection claims additional data on origin, content and recipient could help it screen high-volume, small package e-commerce shipments for dangerous items and could expedite border clearance.

By Morgan Forde • July 29, 2019

Rail service is at an all-time low, shippers tell House committee

The testimony supported the view that under the priorities inherent in precision-scheduled railroading, railroads are more focused on investors and regulators than customers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 26, 2019

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo exit plastic lobbying group amid environmental concerns

The two soft drink giants have great influence within the industry and the move may encourage other companies to follow suit.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2019

Amazon Prime 1-day transition costs higher than expected

The main cost drivers were related to transitioning warehouses, buying more inventory and moving it around the network closer to customers, Amazon's CFO said Thursday.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019

When your sole source supplier closes up shop, what happens next?

Adding supplier succession planning to risk management frameworks helps ensure ongoing operations as businesses change leadership. 

By Rich Weissman • July 25, 2019

Caterpillar paid $70M in tariffs last quarter

The OEM reported higher manufacturing costs and some customers treading cautiously on large capital expenditures. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 25, 2019

Hasbro warehousing costs up as it plans for tariffs

Even though no new tariffs were enacted on Hasbro's products, planning and risk mitigation led to greater expenses for the brand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2019

Harley-Davidson avoids massive EU tariff hike

Had the EU import tariff been approved at 31% and increased to 56% in 2021 as planned, it could have been a poison pill.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 24, 2019

With Boris Johnson as UK leader, analysts see greater chance of a no-deal Brexit

Both Moody's and Goldman Sachs put out research notes Tuesday increasing the risk of a no-deal Brexit as Johnson prepared to takeover the transition out of the European Union.

By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019

Why are fashion supply chains so wasteful?

Consumer textile waste may be the larger problem, but the pre-consumer supply chain has wasteful practices built in to the way garments are designed and produced.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

Textile waste has increased 811% since 1960

More clothing is being purchased than ever before, but these items are worn fewer times, leading to skyrocketing waste. 

By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2019

How to conduct a freight sustainability analysis

Taking a step-by-step approach to finding the biggest sources of emissions in freight transportation can benefit the business and the bottom line.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 23, 2019

Unilever, Levi Strauss, SAP 25 more commit to stricter carbon emission targets

Representing $1.3 trillion in market capitalization, the companies committed to new carbon emissions goals to keep global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius of pre-industrial levels — down from the previous 2-degree standard. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 23, 2019

83% of fashion companies plan to reduce China sourcing

A new U.S. Fashion Industry Association report reveals sourcing costs and trade protectionism as top businesses challenges for this year. 

By Morgan Forde • July 22, 2019