How to navigate the 90-day tariff 'cease-fire'

International politics can be tough to predict, but the fundamentals of risk planning will help supply chains weather the storm. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 12, 2018

McDonald's to shift meat supply chain away from antibiotics

The burger chain plans to reduce usage of antibiotics across 85% of its supply chain as similar commitments catch fire throughout the fast food segment. 

By Julie Littman • Dec. 12, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Ports, global trade on the front lines of climate change

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development put the burden of responding to climate change on all countries and actors who rely on ocean shipping for trade.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 12, 2018

Maersk will offer extended cargo protection for shippers

The add-on coverage will allow shippers to cover the risk of loss, including General Average payouts that are not covered by standard marine cargo insurances.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 11, 2018

Target, H&M and 41 more launch charter to reduce supply chain emissions

Signatories to the charter will outline implementation steps to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2018

The supply chain behind turning unusual materials into textiles

Businesses are mining waste products for fiber production, giving rise to dozens of new alternative fibers on the market made from everything from mushroom roots to spoiled milk. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018

From mushroom to handbag: Creating a closed loop textile supply chain

This Supply Chain Dive series explores the innovative ways manufacturers are taking natural materials and waste products and giving them new life in the form of textiles.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 11, 2018

Case study: Circular Systems turns scraps into textiles

In the era of fast fashion, producers are looking at alternative materials to support growing consumer demand. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018

Farm to label: Turning corn into textiles

About 400 million tons of corn goes to waste each year, making it a good candidate to transform into new materials.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 11, 2018

HD Supply: Supplier negotiations, price hikes make tariffs 'manageable'

Executives indicated 2019 is when mitigation and management of all manner of incrementally rising costs will be put to the test. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 10, 2018

Trade wars, prohibition and unintended consequences

Policy, while seeking to alter the behavior of either consumers or corporations, never really impacts demand. It just impacts the ability for supply to meet it, and the cost of businesses and consumers to obtain it.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 7, 2018

ONE announces fuel surcharge starting Jan. 1

The shipping line joins a host of major carriers looking to shippers to help foot the bill for IMO regulation compliance.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 7, 2018

Foot Locker, Skechers among lowest-scoring brands on forced labor

Apparel supply chains are known for being opaque and complex, requiring brands to have insight and visibility into their suppliers' operations. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 7, 2018

Breaking down 'deep concerns' about XPO Logistics

A media investigation into warehouse conditions in Memphis, Tennessee, sparked a storm for XPO and Verizon as regulators look to define who in the supply chain is responsible for managing labor risk.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 6, 2018

Is Amazon Air 'encroaching' on UPS and FedEx?

A Morgan Stanley analyst note paints a picture of Amazon Air overtaking market share from established supply chain players, but other analysts are skeptical. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 6, 2018

Maersk pledges net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

The carrier acknowledged that vessels will need to change and called on the industry to work on a new ship.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Jan. 12, 2022

Nestle, Hershey's, P&G among brands slammed for forced labor in palm oil supply chain

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil uncovered forced labor and human trafficking violations at a Malaysian palm oil giant that supplies to several large food manufacturers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 4, 2018

Major roads still dangerous after Alaska earthquake rattles infrastructure

Operations at the Port of Anchorage have resumed, but the state's transportation department is warning residents to steer clear of major highways leading from the port.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2018

US, China agree to delay Jan. 1 tariff hike

Tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China will remain at a rate of 10%, as the two nations' leaders negotiate "structural changes" over the next 90 days. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2018

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.

By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Innovator of the Year: Uptake

The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

Resilience Plan of the Year: Hasbro's inventory management strategy

Strategic forecasting and demand planning allowed the toy manufacturer to mitigate a major risk event.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2018

It's time to dive into the 2 P's of climate change

Preparing for environmental risk may be an easier sell for supply chain managers and could open the door to prevention.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 2018

Penske joins campaign to recruit next generation of truck technicians

The logistics company seeks to encourage students to look at vehicle technician opportunities in a national, multi-year campaign.

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 29, 2018

Port drivers file wage claims with City of Los Angeles

Truck drivers for California Cartage Express are asking the city to conduct a company-wide investigation over what they claim are systemic labor violations.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 30, 2018