Shanghai airport terminal closure leads logistics firms to expect cargo delays

China has implemented strict measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, leading to strains on already-limited air cargo capacity out of the country.

By Max Garland • Aug. 23, 2021

PepsiCo aims to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030

The company said stringent water-use-efficiency standards would cover more than 1,000 global facilities, saving over 11 billion liters annually.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2021

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Sustainable 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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Automakers work to increase transparency into semiconductor supply

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company was working directly with semiconductor fabs, the first tier in the semiconductor supply chain.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 19, 2021

Shortages and other challenges across liquor supply chain throw a wrench in summer rebound

"We’re at the mercy of the supply chain," said the CFO of Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve. 

By A.B. Brown • Aug. 19, 2021

Closing the gap: Supply chains bring more women to the table

Millions of women left the workforce in 2020. But in supply chain management, their representation grew as companies navigated "glass cliffs" and diversity commitments.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 17, 2021

Port congestion has Biden's attention. Here's what San Pedro ports recommend.

Executives at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach have a long list of ideas they want to implement as Biden brings together various stakeholders on the issue.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 13, 2021

Sysco struggles with shipper delays, works to find alternative sourcing

The company's sales teams are asking customers whether alternate supplies could be used for products, while its merchant teams coordinate with suppliers.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 12, 2021

Say hello to your pandemic price increase

Inflation, supply chain disruptions and changes in business strategies all point to higher prices. And that may be a good thing.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 12, 2021

Stress tests: The right tool for strengthening supply chains.

Simulations of potential disruptions — large economic shifts, trade wars, climate change or even cyberattacks — can yield forward-looking assessments of risk.

By Jonathan Welburn • Aug. 9, 2021

Customs workers in Canada reach agreement, end slowdown that threatened supply chains

The four-year tentative agreement applies to nearly 9,500 border services officers and follows work-to-rule actions by Canada Border Services Agency employees that began Friday.

By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 9, 2021

Under Armour on alert for product cancellations as sourcing challenges mount in Vietnam

A resurgence of COVID-19 in the country has Under Armour uneasy, but company execs said their diversified sourcing base adds resilience.

By A.B. Brown • Aug. 6, 2021

Tyson to require COVID-19 vaccinations for entire US workforce

The meat processor would be the largest food company in the country to mandate the shot, as the delta variant triggers a wave of new infections.

By Samantha Oller • Aug. 6, 2021

Sharpie maker says manufacturing in the US helped it avoid snarled supply chains

Newell Brands, Sharpie's parent company, said manufacturing based in the same continent as consumer demand helped avoid the freight issues that challenged "at least one" of its competitors.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 5, 2021

NXP Semiconductors expects auto companies to pump the brakes on just-in-time

"A just-in-time system is not totally compatible with three to six months manufacturing cycle time," CEO Kurt Sievers said.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 4, 2021

Mission Impastable: An improbable supply chain success story

Dan Pashman dreamed of making his own pasta shape. Then, the pandemic hit. Here's the story of how he persevered to create cascatelli despite sourcing and logistics hurdles.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 3, 2021

Shipping issues force Oshkosh to stop production multiple times, extend lead times by 4 weeks

Oshkosh believes the supply chain challenges it is facing "will neither improve nor deteriorate meaningfully for the remainder of 2021," CFO Michael Pack said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2021

'You can pay or you can wait': How retailers are navigating a shipping crisis

Consumer demand came raging back this year. The supply chain wasn't ready for it, and now retailers, brands and consumers are paying the price.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 3, 2021

Ford shifts focus to built-to-order to mitigate semiconductor shortage's effects

The automaker envisions the chip shortage persisting through the end of this year. It's adapting by allocating chips to customer orders, new launches and its more profitable vehicles, CFO John Lawler said.

By Max Garland • Aug. 2, 2021

Hasbro, Mattel lean on supply chain teams to minimize effects of costly ocean freight, port congestion

The toymakers said challenges in ocean shipping were among the leading factors of cost inflation, but their supply chain teams found ways to navigate the disruptions.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 2, 2021

Starbucks says advance coffee purchasing helps it stay competitive

While CPGs and others in the coffee industry scramble due to inflation and rising green coffee prices, Starbucks is sticking with its strategy of buying 12- to 18-months early to secure pricing. 

By A.B. Brown • July 29, 2021

Tesla works with suppliers to source alternative chips amid semiconductor shortage

The approach helped the automaker produce and deliver 200,000 vehicles in Q2, but it warned the workaround could be difficult to sustain.

By Max Garland • July 28, 2021

Guess sources more from India, Bangladesh to avoid tariff risks in China

The retailer is leaning more on suppliers from Bangladesh and India as tensions between the U.S. and China linger and tariffs persist, including among fashion products.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2021

FDA seeks to fix 'great weaknesses' in medical device supply chain

Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Janet Woodcock wants Congress to give the agency "expanded authority to obtain supply disruption notifications for critical devices any time there is the potential for a shortage.”

By Nick Paul Taylor • July 23, 2021

Pandemic pushed fashion brands to prioritize supplier relations in quest for agility

"Super vendors" with multiple manufacturing locations can react quickly to lockdowns or closed borders to move products through the global supply chain and reduce lead times on purchase orders.

By Edwin Lopez • July 23, 2021

A congested freight environment shows no signs of improvement for peak

Shippers are moving freight earlier, while carriers are trying to plan ahead and add capacity if possible. Could the congestion last through Lunar New Year?

By Matt Leonard • July 22, 2021