Walmart, HSBC reward supplier emission cuts with better loan terms

Walmart suppliers have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

By Matt Leonard • April 22, 2019

As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 16, 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

EU green lights US trade talks amid tariff threats

The negotiations come at a time of heightened tension between the two trade blocs as they threaten tariffs on billions of dollars worth of products.  

By Shefali Kapadia • April 15, 2019

Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end

The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging. 

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019

Janet Yellen sizes up the US impact of a hard Brexit

In addition to Brexit concerns, the former Federal Reserve Chair continues to be "very concerned" about the U.S. trade war with China, she said at the Institute for Supply Management conference in Houston.

By Matt Leonard • April 9, 2019

Boeing cuts MAX 8 production by 19%

Before the two crashes, Boeing was about to up production of the MAX 8 to 57 planes per month, and suppliers were likely gearing up. But at least one Boeing supplier is ostensibly unphased by the slowdown. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 9, 2019

8 strategies GE is using to mitigate tariff cost

GE was hit hard by tariffs, missing its operations targets by tens of millions of dollars after they went into place. This is how it's dealt with the new reality.

By Matt Leonard • April 8, 2019

Aldi pledges fully sustainable packaging by 2025

The discount grocer says it will transition all of its packaging to recyclable, reusable or compostable options as competitors roll out similar initiatives.

By Lauren Manning • April 8, 2019

Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%

Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.

By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2019

Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?

A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 5, 2019

Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits

White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 4, 2019

Darden rolls out new meat sourcing standards

Drawing on consumer concerns, major chains like McDonald's and The Cheesecake Factory have started to switch to antibiotic-free meat and institute policies that reduce harm to animals. 

By Lauren Manning • April 1, 2019

H&M pledges 100% sustainable cotton by 2020

The commitment to recycled or sustainably-produced cotton is part of a larger plan to convert to recycled or sustainable materials exclusively by 2030. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 1, 2019

Uber calls on Congress for infrastructure investment, transportation technology

The ride-hailing company said the federal government can help pave the way for the onset of autonomous and electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • March 29, 2019

Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals

This marks the first time Target has taken its entire supply chain, which represents 96% of Target's total emissions, into account when calculating total greenhouse gas emissions.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Fuel prices may rise amid crop loss from Midwest flooding

Nebraska is the third-largest producer of corn in the country and second in ethanol production. An estimated 13% of U.S. ethanol supply is affected by flooding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Improper packing, labeling to blame for string of ship fires, insurer says

Mislabeling hazardous materials leads to improper handling, which can cause fires, explosions and loss of life — not to mention cargo. TT Club puts the value of such cargo claims at $500 million per year.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2019

Mars discloses tier 2 cocoa suppliers in step toward supply chain transparency

Publicizing suppliers, along with other recent moves, backs up Mars' Cocoa for Generations plan, which has the aim of attaining a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain by 2025. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Nov. 12, 2020

Packaging makes up nearly half of plastic waste

Companies that look to implement more sustainable practices in their packaging could face lower business risk in the long run. 

By Matt Leonard • March 26, 2019

The realities of rethinking plastic packaging

Manufacturers must consider the product and consequences of alternative materials when making decisions about plastic packaging.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 26, 2019

QFC stores will eliminate single-use plastic bags

The Kroger banner is taking a big first step in the company's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, which aims to eliminate single-use bags across its stores by 2025. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • March 26, 2019

Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX

The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019

Shippers flock to trucking spot market amid Midwest floods

Record flooding in Nebraska and beyond could change the freight demand dynamics in the Midwest at a crucial point in the agricultural calendar. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019

Slow progress prompts new thinking around deforestation in palm oil supply chains

Companies with expressed goals for ridding their palm oil supply chains of deforestation are learning that quick fixes aren't going to cut it. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019

Williams-Sonoma shifts sourcing to plan for 25% tariffs

The question remains what impact planning for a tariff increase will have on the balance sheet this time next year.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019