Risk and Resilience: Page 77
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Smucker’s recalls are an opportunity to strengthen supplier relationships
Higher-than-expected freight costs and recalls significantly reduced the food company’s fourth quarter earnings.
By Kate Patrick Macri • June 13, 2018 -
Labor watchdog slams Amazon for ‘oppressing’ workers at supplier factory
In its own audit, Amazon discovered violations at the same factory and said it requested a plan to remediate the issues.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 12, 2018 -
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TrendlineSustainable supply chains
Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.
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Enrollment in transportation majors is growing at a faster rate than other majors
College enrollment is dropping overall, but more undergrads are choosing to major in transportation and materials handling.
By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018 -
Williams-Sonoma calls its ‘one inventory’ plan a strategic breakthrough
The kitchen and home furnishings retailer will cut lead times at its manufacturing plants and turn times at its distribution centers to create a nimbler supply chain.
By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018 -
SCOTUS refuses to review standardized federal trucking regulations
J.B. Hunt, along with other 3PLs and trucking companies, argue states — like California — should not be able to set their own wage and rest break rules that preempt federal law.
By Kate Patrick Macri • June 12, 2018 -
Apple warns suppliers to send 20% fewer iPhone parts
The warning could alleviate pressure on the tech company’s supply chain as sales slow.
By Rich Weissman • June 11, 2018 -
Dollar General builds new DCs as trucking rates rise
The discount retailer will also expand its private fleet by 80 this year, as it seeks to avoid rising fuel and transport costs.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2018 -
East Coast ports to see 6-year labor peace as ILA, USMX strike deal
The longshoremen and port employers asked its members to ratify local deals by July 10, but the terms of the master contract are settled.
By Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2018 -
Where’s the ... tomato? Wendy’s shifts sourcing to indoor farms
After unseasonably cold weather in 2010 that lead to a tomato crop shortage, the restaurant chain adjusted its sourcing to ensure continuity of supply.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2018 -
‘Growing pains’ force backlogs on non-manufacturing industries
Trucking shortages slow down supplier deliveries, making it harder for companies to keep up with new orders.
By Nicole Ault • June 7, 2018 -
Apple may be tightening control over its supply chain — again
The tech giant has been moving aspects of its supply chain in-house in order to improve profit margins and lower costs.
By Kate Patrick Macri • June 5, 2018 -
Emergency fuel surcharges create a ‘crisis point’
As fuel surcharges hit shipper margins, Drewry suggests it’s time for a new system of bunker costs “that protects both parties.”
By Edwin Lopez • June 5, 2018 -
Apparel brands take a closer look at sourcing after cotton ban
U.S. Customs and Border Protection filed a detention order for all cotton from Turkmenistan after discovering state-orchestrated forced labor.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 1, 2018 -
Lowe’s focuses on inventory amid slow but steady sales growth of 3%
The home improvement retailer will place greater emphasis on smaller, more frequent shipments.
By Kate Patrick Macri • June 1, 2018 -
US allies retaliate against ‘unacceptable’ steel tariffs
Canada, Mexico and the EU swiftly responded with retaliatory measures on U.S. goods ranging from steel to felt-tipped pens.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated June 7, 2018 -
Food industry braces for impact from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
Production costs for canned foods and beverages are likely to rise as import taxes of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum are imposed on Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
By Cathy Siegner • June 1, 2018 -
US moves forward with steel tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico
The 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on imports from the countries will go into effect at midnight tonight.
By Edwin Lopez • May 31, 2018 -
UK food supply chain unveils Brexit ‘manifesto’
More than 100 organizations banded together to outline key principles the U.K. should follow to secure food supply in light of Brexit.
By Edwin Lopez • May 31, 2018 -
Strike ends as CP, Teamsters reach an agreement
Operations on Canadian Pacific resumed at 6 a.m. local time on Thursday across Canada.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 30, 2018 -
Freight stalls after strike at Canadian Pacific
Negotiations between the railway and labor union will continue after more than 3,000 CP workers walked off the job Tuesday night.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 30, 2018 -
UK small business federation decries ‘supply chain bullying’
In a letter to FTSE 100 companies, the federation chairman said unhealthy co-dependency between manufacturers and their suppliers can give way to malpractice.
By Kate Patrick Macri • May 30, 2018 -
US slaps 25% tariff on $50B of Chinese imports
The tariffs, meant to punish China for its intellectual property policies, came earlier than expected.
By Edwin Lopez • May 29, 2018 -
CMA CGM blames $77M loss on rising fuel costs
To cover the costs, the carrier joined Maersk and MSC in tacking on fuel surcharges to all its customers’ bills starting June 1.
By Kate Patrick Macri • May 29, 2018 -
How to attract more women to supply chain management
Robust benefits packages and mentorship programs can make a huge difference in finding and retaining women in the workforce.
By Tisha Danehl • May 29, 2018 -
CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd want ‘joint blockchain solution’ for ocean shipping
The two carriers think the current blockchain trend to develop multiple solutions is unusable and unsustainable.
By Kate Patrick Macri • May 29, 2018
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