Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains

If retailers make the decision to buy chocolate based on labor and environmental standards it can help shift the industry in the right direction, Green America noted in its study.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2020

Amazon, FedEx, UPS join CBP e-commerce data pilot

The pilot will test whether shippers providing cargo information to the agency upfront will streamline screening processes as e-commerce parcel volumes approach 1.8 million per day.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Sustainable ocean freight gains momentum as Kuehne + Nagel, 7 others forgo Arctic shipping

Eight companies pledged not to use the Northern Sea Route, a pathway through the Arctic which cuts transit times but carries environmental consequences. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020

What are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in

2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020

Brexit vote paves way for Jan. 31 exit, future of EU trade remains uncertain

The U.K. will remain subject to EU trade laws until Dec. 31, 2020, though the European Commission President called the likelihood of reaching a comprehensive trade agreement by the end of the year "impossible."

By Morgan Forde • Updated Jan. 23, 2020

Recession ahead? 6 ways buyers can reduce risk

A prolonged period of economic health has lulled buyers and suppliers alike into a false sense of security.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 9, 2020

Port of Baltimore to reduce diesel emissions with $1.8M EPA grant

The funding will allow the port to replace old, diesel-powered equipment and drayage trucks with newer, efficient models.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 9, 2020

FEMA focus should shift to supply chain recovery: report

Existing prevalent models of emergency management often put FEMA in competition with private supply chains for crucial resources.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 8, 2020

2020: Will procurement risk intensify?

The complicated economic, political and technological issues of 2019 are unsolved and will roll into the new year, so procurement managers need to look behind the headlines to stay ahead.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 19, 2019

Poor inventory management weighs down the apparel industry

Tariffs and changing tastes may be challenges, but they don't explain the inventory management flaws underlying the modern apparel industry.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 17, 2019

Boeing halts 737 Max production, suppliers brace for impact

The aircraft manufacturer said it would prioritize the delivery of the 400 planes it currently has in storage.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 17, 2019

Planning for IMO 2020: The cost of non-compliance

It's paramount that shippers, refiners, marketers and traders prepare now so fines don't mount and trade flows aren't further disrupted, writes Patrick Long, a director at Opportune LLP.

By Patrick Long • Dec. 16, 2019

Trump to sign phase 1 of China trade deal Jan. 15

The president said he would travel to Beijing "at a later date" to begin discussions on the second phase of the deal. No new details were released by Trump nor the U.S. Trade Representative on what was in the first phase of the deal.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2019

Amazon Logistics parcel volume will surpass UPS and FedEx by 2022, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley's estimates are not predicated on Amazon's build-out of a shipping service catering to parcels originating from sites other than Amazon e-commerce platform, but the researchers know that is coming too.  

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 13, 2019

How to assess risks in a globalized supply chain

While it can expand reach and profitability, globalization can be a stumbling block for businesses, exposing firms to interruptions in supply, stock-outs, quality problems and supplier management issues.

By Jon Kirchoff, PhD • Dec. 12, 2019

Carbon conscious suppliers are high performers across the board: CDP

A leading myth in sustainable sourcing is that supplier requests to change energy sourcing or decrease emissions will be costly, and passed onto the customer. Evidence suggests that doesn't have to be the case.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 9, 2019

Celadon Group files for bankruptcy, ceases operations

The bankruptcy filing comes less than a week after the U.S. Department of Justice charged the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer in a securities and accounting fraud scheme.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 9, 2019

Resilience Plan of the Year: Williams-Sonoma's trade war strategy

At the beginning of 2019, retailers either waited to see what would happen with the increasingly sunny U.S.-China trade negotiations, or they prepared for the worst. Williams-Sonoma prepared and it paid off. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 9, 2019

Company of the Year: Nike

Nike's acquisition of demand-sensing startup Celect this year was the culmination of years of progress toward agile manufacturing and inventory visibility, resulting in an industry-leading supply chain.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 9, 2019

Business Decision of the Year: FedEx, Amazon break up

Unexpectedly, FedEx decided not to renew its Express and Ground contracts with Amazon this year in a bid to take on the broader e-commerce market.  

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 9, 2019

Sustainability Plan of the Year: Target's full-scope emissions goals

This year, Target set ambitious carbon emissions reduction goals and committed to bringing suppliers along for the ride, increasing the impact of its work toward a more sustainable supply chain.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 9, 2019

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2019

From Nike to UPS, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains this year.

Dec. 9, 2019

Climate and change: Decarbonizing procurement contracts

215 of the world's biggest companies see climate change as a threat to their bottom line within the next five years.

By Ashley Norton • Dec. 5, 2019

CMA CGM launches global alternative energy coalition

The group will work on an industry-wide inventory of technologies and near-term progress made on eco-friendly ship propulsion to encourage cooperation and progress in the industry.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 5, 2019

Ikea, Carrefour, Ahold Delhaize urge Brazil to maintain soy deforestation ban

Deforestation in Brazil has nuances that make it more difficult to identify in supply chains — potentially protecting the practice from the usual pressures raw materials buyers can exert to prevent it. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 5, 2019