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TrackerHow an infant formula plant shutdown unraveled into a national crisis
A timeline shows how safety issues at a plant in Sturgis, Michigan led to inventory shortfalls nationwide.
Updated June 23, 2022 -
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Sponsored by UNICORPIE Program offers companies a win-win-win
The PIE Program provides a path for companies to manufacture high-quality, low-cost goods.
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Tracking the air cargo industry's response to Russia's war on Ukraine
Latvia-based airline airBaltic is using a multimodal transportation system to deliver cargo from Kyiv to major European hubs.
Updated May 12, 2022 -
Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the United States.
Updated June 24, 2022 -
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Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management
Companies are finding workarounds as COVID-19 cases and heightened e-commerce demand continue to disrupt supply chains.
Updated June 21, 2022 -
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Brands to continue higher airfreight spend despite added cost
The decision to ramp up airfreight is more about being decisive than about increasing weeks of supply, one executive said.
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Revlon scrambles to stabilize its supply in bankruptcy
The cosmetics giant is racing to pay suppliers and catch up on production so it can fill orders for the pending holiday season.
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FedEx's new CEO outlines profit-boosting strategy as demand wanes
The company is pursuing more higher value shipments as the surge in home delivery demand has cooled off.
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DB Schenker acquires USA Truck for $435M
The deal is part of DB Schenker's ambitions to become a major transportation player in North America.
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Intel CFO sees diversification as key to combating supply chain challenges
Chipmakers are carrying more buffer stock in order to combat growing shortages of key materials, said David Zinsner.
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Abercrombie & Fitch paid millions in extra freight costs after Vietnam lockdowns
The retailer is scheduling earlier inventory receipts after factory shutdowns pushed the company to rely more on airfreight.
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Biden calls for three-month federal gas tax holiday
Lifting the federal 18-cent tax per gallon of gas and 24-cent tax per gallon of diesel for three months would “give Americans a little extra breathing room,” the White House said.
Updated June 22, 2022 -
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'Buy everything you can today': Housing developers rethink procurement to avoid shipping delays
Contractors are racing to make apartments ready for move-in — using new tactics to navigate logistics woes.
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FedEx, FourKites partner on platform to track orders, optimize delivery
FourKites X will use FedEx data to help businesses better respond to shipping disruptions.
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Chassis constraints create 'unprecedented' situation at ports: TRAC Intermodal
Truckers are taking three times longer to return chassis than they did before the pandemic, the company says.
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Biden just signed a law to lower shipping costs. Will it work?
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees. But shippers say the law isn’t a “silver bullet.”
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SEC chair says not all companies will need to disclose emissions
The agency plans to require climate disclosures only from companies that have publicly committed to curbing scope 3 emissions, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
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Lego to open first US factory in Virginia
The $1 billion facility will help support a supply chain strategy that rapidly responds to changing consumer demand.
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Zara now charges for some returns. Will other retailers follow?
In some regions, customers pay a fee to return online purchases to third-party drop-off points. It may mark a turning point for companies.
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How to find packaging materials in a 'perfect storm' of supply chain issues
Procurement managers have options to alleviate the pressure, but they should plan now for the holiday season.
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Old Navy struggles with demand planning due to supply chain delays
The Gap-owned retailer is rebalancing its inventory mix after shipping delays left the company with excess product that is "out of sync" with consumer preferences.
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Kraft Heinz tests paper-based ketchup bottle
Food and beverage companies are turning to packaging as a way to reduce their environmental footprint.
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Amazon drone delivery to take off in California
Amazon is still in talks with regulators for the permits it needs to deliver light packages in less than an hour.
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Family Dollar to shutter distribution center FDA flagged as rodent-infested
Issues at the Arkansas facility led to a voluntary recall of several product categories and the temporary closure of some 400 stores.
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A year after JBS cyberattack, food suppliers remain prime targets for ransomware
A sweeping supply chain has vulnerabilities in legacy equipment and systems that lack modern security tools.
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P&G taps Microsoft for cloud services to boost production efficiency
Pilot programs are already underway to improve diaper and paper towel manufacturing, the companies say.
