Risk and Resilience: Page 63
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77% of procurement professionals expect a recession by 2021
Survey respondents fear a recession could lead to budget cuts, layoffs in their departments and the loss of suppliers and contract partners.
By Morgan Forde • July 18, 2019 -
P&G takes on water risk — one drop at a time
A proactive approach to water sustainability in the supply chain is a growing strategy among CPG players who recognize the dire consequences of water shortages.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 16, 2019 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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77% of suppliers lack deforestation commitments
Investors and procurement organizations should be concerned that crucial commodities may be in jeopardy as deforestation advances.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The Panama Canal is thirsty. That's a problem for ocean carriers.
With one of the worst droughts in history, the canal is forced to place restrictions on the amount of cargo ships can carry.
By Matt Leonard • July 15, 2019 -
Barry moves north as freight services resume
As the Gulf Coast moves into damage assessment mode and freight movement resumes, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters the storm "could have played out very differently."
By Emma Cosgrove • July 15, 2019 -
Port of New Orleans closes to traffic as Tropical Storm Barry moves in
The port is closed to incoming traffic and cargo-loading at most terminals has ceased. The storm is expected to make landfall early Saturday morning.
By Emma Cosgrove • Updated July 12, 2019 -
Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits
The department is looking for recommendations on how best to stop the sale of fraudulent items through online third-party marketplaces.
By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019 -
Report: 'Insider threat' emerges as new risk in cargo theft
88% of insider acts involved permanent staff, with the primary motivation being financial gain, according to BSI and TT Club.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 2019 -
Publix updates sourcing standards for sustainable seafood
For fisheries that don’t meet the standards, Publix will work with the supplier to sponsor sustainability efforts through its Fishery Improvement Project.
By Krishna Thakker • July 10, 2019 -
Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota
The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow recent walk-outs at the same facility as workers press for better conditions.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019 -
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake closes roads in Southern California
Roads around the epicenter in Ridgecrest, California, reopened Saturday afternoon with temporary repairs, but more aftershocks are expected this week.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 8, 2019 -
Food waste is piling up. How are manufacturers responding?
More than 1.6 billion tons of food goes to waste annually, representing $1.2 trillion in value and a third of all global food production. A 2018 report says it's getting worse.
By Craig Guillot • July 2, 2019 -
US proposes tariffs on $4B EU imports
The latest duties comprise a supplemental list, adding on to tariffs proposed in April on $21 billion worth of goods, covering several food products and whiskey.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 2, 2019 -
Trump: US won't impose tariffs on $300B Chinese goods 'for the time being'
China and the U.S. will resume negotiations and avoid a further escalation of the trade war "for at least the time being," Trump said.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 29, 2019 -
4 arguments from 7 days of USTR tariff hearings
More than 300 witnesses testified across 55 panels, detailing the purpose and problems with the proposed list four tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods.
By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove , Matt Leonard , Morgan Forde • June 28, 2019 -
New Sears taps 'sourcing agents' to improve supply chain, lead times
Sears' holding company faces an uphill battle to overcome the reputation of its namesake and navigate an ongoing trade war.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 27, 2019 -
Moody's: With port automation comes political risk
"Managing the employment impact resulting from automation, without concessions that compromise the economic potential of the technology, remains a key challenge," the report said.
By Matt Leonard • June 27, 2019 -
Tesla receives 1-year tariff exclusion on Japanese aluminum imports
The decision is a victory for the company, which uses aluminum to manufacture its car batteries.
By Morgan Forde • June 26, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why reusable food packaging has a promising future
Consumers are looking for both convenience and sustainability, and companies are responding with containers, bottles and bags designed for many uses.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019 -
56% of manufacturers say trade issues are a top concern
2019 could bring challenges for manufacturers who experienced a "banner year" last year, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
By Matt Leonard • June 25, 2019 -
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NRF: List 4 tariffs 'too large' for retailers to absorb
In testimony, NRF's David French said capacity doesn't exist for retailers to move sourcing away from China, resulting in billions of dollars in increased costs for consumers.
By Matt Leonard • June 24, 2019 -
J.C. Penney and Macy's decry tariffs, warn of price hikes
Proposed import taxes would fall disproportionately on women, who are Penney's core shoppers, and would leave retailers with few short-term options.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 21, 2019 -
At Molson Coors, supply risk management starts with real-time data
Climate change presents risks to malting grade barley, prompting beer manufacturers to protect the crucial crop.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2019 -
H&M 1st to trial Maersk's carbon neutral transport
Both companies are perceived as sustainability leaders in their industries and have set ambitious carbon reduction goals.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 20, 2019 -
Port of Oakland puts electric power, fleets at center of zero-emissions strategy
The 259-page plan provides a framework for changes that will take place over the next 30 years as the port seeks to operate on zero emissions.
By Matt Leonard • June 19, 2019
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