Risk and Resilience: Page 79
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Supply chains brace for new data standards
Companies will have to comply with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if their supply chain reaches European customers.
By Craig Guillot • May 22, 2018 -
Port of Long Beach invests in supply chain education
Since 1993, the Port of Long Beach has awarded more than $775,000 in scholarships to high school and college students from the local area.
By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineRisk 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 -
Burberry will acquire its supplier for ‘greater control’
But buying a supplier may not be the best way to gain control over a company’s supply chain.
By Rich Weissman • May 18, 2018 -
Negotiators blow past NAFTA deadline but plan to resume talks
House Speaker Paul Ryan set the stage for a dramatic week of negotiations, but instead saw NAFTA talks wind down to irresolution.
By Edwin Lopez • May 18, 2018 -
After a labor dispute, Coast Guard intervenes to restore traffic at Toledo terminal
Global commerce depends on a few freight choke points, which can be severely disrupted in a flash by labor disputes or operational issues.
By Edwin Lopez • May 16, 2018 -
Treating supply chain as a cost center leaves value on the table
A survey from Accenture found the department is seldom involved in new technology investment decisions, which hinders strategic execution.
By Edwin Lopez • May 16, 2018 -
OEM-supplier relationships slump in 2018
If supplier relations aren’t a priority, profit margins and competitiveness may decrease while supply chain risk increases.
By Kate Patrick Macri • May 16, 2018 -
The world’s most resilient countries rely on great infrastructure
How quickly countries can rebuild after a natural disaster is an important factor in sourcing decisions.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2018 -
Opinion
Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations
Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.
By Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018 -
Supplier competition heats up as retailers focus on speed and precision
Suppliers and manufacturers must adopt retailer tactics to improve their own supply chains or else lose business.
By Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Warehouse recruiters get creative as labor crunch tightens
Far more than a talent crisis, the U.S. is facing a labor shortage — and that’s limiting supply chain productivity.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 15, 2018 -
Wrangler invests in soil health to improve supply chain
Water availability constrains the world’s cotton supply, so Wrangler is working with suppliers to use soil more efficiently.
By Edwin Lopez • May 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
4 takeaways from ISM 2018
Technology and mitigating supply chain disruptions are top of mind for many procurement professionals.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2018 -
KFC recovers from DHL disruption, but at a cost
The supply disruption led to 2% lower same-store sales and cost 5% in operating profit in the first quarter.
By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2018 -
Fire at Ford suppliers plant disrupts best-selling F-150, temporary layoffs expected
Supply chain risk is anything that disrupts continuity of supply, and a disruption in a tightly attuned chain can have massive ripple effects.
By Rich Weissman • May 10, 2018 -
EpiPen shortage tied to Pfizer manufacturing issues
Problems at a manufacturing facility led to defective devices of a critical emergency treatment for allergic reactions.
By Lisa LaMotta • May 9, 2018 -
Can government solve the industry’s cyber woes?
Former NSA and CIA directors think the private sector should share more information with government agencies so agencies can help protect them from cyberattacks.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 9, 2018 -
Can teenagers safely solve the truck driver shortage?
The trucking industry is sharply divided over new legislation that would allow drivers under the age of 21 to transport goods across state lines.
By Barry Hochfelder • May 8, 2018 -
Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain
The marketing deal could redefine the two companies’ distribution networks and the procurement process behind them.
By Rich Weissman • May 8, 2018 -
Opinion
How to optimize your customer’s return experience
It’s a lot easier than you think, and it’ll improve your bottom line.
By Rob Zomok • May 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018
Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2018 -
Round 9: The final NAFTA countdown
After a full month of talks, negotiators are racing to get a new deal up for votes during both the U.S. and Mexico’s lame duck legislative sessions.
By Edwin Lopez • May 7, 2018 -
Crab industry labor shortage upsets supply chain
Agricultural businesses such as the crabbing industry that depend on seasonal labor to meet harvest targets have been feeling the pinch of labor shortage.
By Rich Weissman • May 7, 2018 -
Gibson owes suppliers, other creditors more than $11M
The famed guitar-maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, but will remain in business under different leadership.
By Kate Patrick Macri • Updated May 3, 2018 -
Ascension to form global supply chain firm with Australian partner
A recent Cardinal Health survey found supply chain issues are causing hospitals to cancel and delay procedures because they lack critical supplies.
By Meg Bryant • May 3, 2018
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