How P&G created a 'ready for anything' supply chain

For the last decade, CPG giant Proctor and Gamble has been on a mission to use technology to take the guesswork out of disaster response. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 3, 2019

Hurricane season begins: Lessons in supply chain disaster preparedness

Scenario mapping, inventory tracking and collaboration with industry and public sector partners are a few strategies organizations have deployed after Harvey, Maria, Sandy, Katrina and countless other devastating storms. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 3, 2019

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Risk Management

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

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Before disaster strikes, DHL has a 6-step plan

Managing the long tail of recovery from Hurricane Maria taught DHL's director of operations for supply chain services in Puerto Rico the value of preparing for the worst.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 3, 2019

Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season

Storm outages and disruptions to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport "may cause ripple effects" through global supply chains, according to a DHL Resilience360 report.

By Matt Leonard • June 3, 2019

Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated May 31, 2019

US announces tariffs on all imports from Mexico starting June 10

Tariffs on Mexico throw a wrench into what seemed to be smooth sailing for ratification of the USMCA.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 31, 2019

Report: Progress on reducing child labor stalls in manufacturing hubs

A Verisk Maplecroft report reveals global progress on eliminating child labor has generally stalled, and the practice is even on the rise in the world's key manufacturing centers including China, India, Somalia and Venezuela.

By Morgan Forde • May 30, 2019

Dick's CEO: Impact of new tariffs unknown despite tranche 4 exposure

Assuming the implementation of tranche four, Dick's total tariff exposure will go from 5% of inventory to 38%, according to a J.P. Morgan analysis.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 30, 2019

New tariffs could imperil Best Buy, Dick's and Bed Bath & Beyond

J.P. Morgan looks at which retailers would lose the most in a "disaster" scenario after the Trump Administration's latest trade salvos.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2019

Estée Lauder to work with 1K farmers on palm oil cultivation

Working directly with the farms will allow Estée Lauder to form a relationship with the suppliers at the base of the palm oil supply chain. 

By Matt Leonard • May 29, 2019

Goldman Sachs ups the odds of no-deal Brexit as May resigns

The British Chambers of Commerce said the uncertain climate surrounding Brexit has hurt the U.K.'s reputation as a good place to do business.

By Matt Leonard • May 28, 2019

No one gets out of this trade war

In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney's Jim Singer and Johan Gott outline the dangers of waiting to address tariff risk and the steps all businesses should begin taking today. 

By Jim Singer and Johan Gott • May 24, 2019

Best Buy 'actively engaged' as US seeks input on list 4 tariffs

The company is focused on being a part of the discussion about proposed tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports, not on forecasting its impact, executives said on an earnings call this week.

By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019

Bangladesh factory oversight to transition to new council, prompting union concerns

Some union members worry this new agreement will put too much power in the hands of factory owners and result in more of the safety issues the Accord was initially created to avoid.

By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019

Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS

The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.

By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019

UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history

The 170-million-gallon purchase is the next step in UPS' investment in an RNG pipeline and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019

Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend

The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.

By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019

Kohl's prepares for diminishing gross margins amid tariff hike

CEO Michelle Gass described the situation as "fluid," encapsulating the near-universal struggle for retailers importing products from China — the lack of certainty in the trade landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 22, 2019

Loop's 'waste-free' e-commerce platform launches with P&G, Kroger, Walgreens on board

Circular packaging requires a change in consumer behavior, but perhaps most significant is the operational shift required of Loop's corporate partners, in what executives described as a grand experiment.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 22, 2019

The West Coast warehouse market was about to settle down ... then Trump tweeted

Though experts don't expect a rush on warehouse space, limited availability adds drama to a new slew of tariffs that could run into peak season decisions.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019

Nike, Adidas and others call on Trump to remove footwear from tariff list

In an open letter posted by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, footwear brands called tranche four tariffs "catastrophic" and estimated a $7 billion annual impact on consumers. 

By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019

LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods

The move comes as more consumers turn to resale for authentic, high-end goods at affordable prices.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2019

Report: Blockchain can tackle counterfeits, recoup revenue

Industries particularly susceptible to counterfeit goods will reap the greatest benefit from using blockchain for visibility and authenticity, according to the Boston Consulting Group. 

By Matt Leonard • May 16, 2019

Tranche 4 shakes up apparel and footwear supply chains after escaping earlier tariffs

China is currently the United States’ largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for nearly 36% of total imports in 2017 according to the World Bank.

By Morgan Forde • May 16, 2019

Tranche 4 tariffs by the numbers

"If tariffs are set to 25%, the effect will be dramatic," said A.T. Kearney's Johan Gott.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2019