Risk and Resilience: Page 23
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Walmart cuts corporate roles as it focuses on supply chain
The retail giant eliminated more than 200 positions to invest further in areas including technology and e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Deep DiveSmall candy makers rethink operations as supply chain issues bite
Sweets manufacturers are doing away with long-time traditions to weather labor shortages, high costs and unreliable ingredient deliveries.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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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.
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Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions
The port asked a California court to issue a temporary restraining order restricting truckers’ ability to block traffic or gate access.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Port Authority of New York, New Jersey plans dwell fee to cull empties
Ocean carriers will be subject to a fee beginning Sept. 1 as the port looks to better handle record import volumes.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan
The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain
Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022 -
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BNSF extends westbound shipping embargo into August
The railroad plans to incrementally loosen the embargo due to recent velocity gains.
By Colin Campbell • July 27, 2022 -
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West Coast port labor talksLongshore workers, employers reach tentative deal on healthcare benefits
While negotiations are still ongoing, the agreement is the first sign of progress since port workers’ contract expired July 1.
By Edwin Lopez • July 26, 2022 -
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Port of Oakland resumes operations as AB5 protests quiet down
The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to “free speech zones” away from terminal gates.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2022 -
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Oakland port officials push for opening terminal access as trucking protests continue
Protesters were directed to expect compliance with AB5 and stop blocking terminal access, or face citations.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • July 22, 2022 -
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Supply chain disruption changed buying patterns in 2022’s first half
Popular procurement stories in the first half of the year show how businesses are rethinking sourcing.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 21, 2022 -
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Looming copper shortfall threatens business sustainability goals: report
Meeting 2050 climate goals “will be very challenging” unless there’s a significant ramp up in copper production, according to S&P Global.
By Ethan Howland • July 21, 2022 -
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West Coast port labor talksILWU negotiations: White House watching ‘as closely as they can be’
Union and management leaders are committed to reaching a new contract and not impeding the flow of goods, Port Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said.
By Colin Campbell • July 19, 2022 -
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Empty containers buoy Port of Los Angeles cargo volumes to June record
Despite inflation and recession concerns, the results show “Americans are still spending on goods,” Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2022 -
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‘NO TO AB5’: Hundreds of California port truckers protest labor law
The work stoppage has had no impact on port operations, but officials are monitoring the situation, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Colin Campbell • July 14, 2022 -
US Foods will collaborate with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions
The move comes as the food distributor says it wants to cut 32.5% of its own greenhouse gas emissions by 2032.
By Kate Magill • July 14, 2022 -
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Shippers, carriers highlight 4 key ocean shipping data problems
After a string of stakeholder meetings, an FMC commissioner will offer recommendations for remedying the issues later this year.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 12, 2022 -
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OpinionThe myth of supply chain management
Managers should be focused not only on minimizing costs, but securing the resiliency and elasticity of their supply chains.
By John Frechette and Dr. Ralph Sonenshine • July 11, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWaiting for ‘Lady Day’: A Billie Holiday book’s supply chain saga
On the planned release date, pre-ordered copies sat inside a container aboard the Evergreen ship stuck in the Chesapeake Bay. Their voyage offers a glimpse into today’s ocean freight challenges.
By Colin Campbell • July 7, 2022 -
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Grocers eye improvements for e-commerce fulfillment, in-store operations
As retailers continue to rely on their main locations to fill digital demand, many are trying to boost efficiency and quality through enhanced training, technology and store layouts.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2022 -
Resin, packaging constraints create headwinds for medtech: Medtronic
The company expects supply woes to improve later this year, and is reevaluating its pricing as inflation rises.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 29, 2022 -
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.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 27, 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.
By Leslie Shaver • June 23, 2022 -
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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.
By Grace Noto • June 23, 2022 -
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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.
By Matt Kapko • June 16, 2022
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