Boeing confirms cyberattack, global services disrupted

The incident is impacting elements of the aerospace and defense company's parts and distribution business, said a Boeing spokesperson.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 2, 2023

Amazon tweaks tech to create first 100% fiber-focused fulfillment center

Two main technologies are being tested at an Ohio facility to determine how best to transform other facilities to handle only fiber — not plastic — packaging.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2023

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

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Bankrupt Mitchell Gold and Ryder reach deal on undelivered products

Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that in many cases were purchased, with shipping fees, months ago.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023

‘It has already begun’: Senate sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023

S&P logged over 200 supply chain-related credit actions since 2020

In a recent report, the ratings agency traced how global volatility and disruptions can ripple into corporate finances.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2023

Hello Bello files for bankruptcy amid supply chain setbacks

The baby care company — founded by celebrities Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard — struggled with rising manufacturing and shipping costs. 

By Dani James • Oct. 26, 2023

Supply disruptions are delaying surgeries and compromising patient care, survey finds

A patient safety nonprofit used the findings to call for “long-term, nationally coordinated solutions” to stop persistent shortages.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 25, 2023

China moves to limit exports of graphite

The restriction on the critical mineral came days after the Biden administration restricted semiconductor exports to the country.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2023

The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

Bankrupt Rite Aid cleared to pay $138M it owes suppliers

The drug store retailer is trying to keep its relationships with suppliers intact, including with drugmaker McKesson, which had threatened to stop shipping products.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2023

The auto supply chain struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023

Israel-Hamas war prompts concerns over global fertilizer supply

Shipping restrictions and “war risk” surcharges out of a port near Gaza could disrupt potash exports, though prices aren't predicted to spike like after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2023

This AI chatbot can help predict supply chain disruptions at farms

Cersi, a virtual analyst introduced by agtech startup Helios, can be used by large food companies to manage commodity risks in the face of climate change and market volatility.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2023

REI secures approval for science-based emissions targets

The retailer is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, and is pushing some of its suppliers to adopt certified targets by 2025.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 12, 2023

New Balance to discontinue use of kangaroo leather by the end of 2024

The sportswear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of which pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 11, 2023

Nearly a third of suppliers have laid off workers due to UAW strike

More than 60% of suppliers plan to lay off workers by mid-October, according to a new survey from MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 11, 2023

How low Mississippi River water levels could disrupt grain harvests, again

Back-to-back years of drought are clogging the critical shipping artery and pushing some farmers to new modes of transportation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 11, 2023

Due diligence firms in China’s Xinjiang region face rising scrutiny, US says

As the Biden administration tries to root out forced labor from supply chains, researchers operating in China are at risk of increased surveillance.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 10, 2023

5 ways fashion brands can reset their supply chain strategies

Port disruptions, labor negotiations and other shipping industry upheavals have forced apparel companies to develop new solutions to enduring challenges.

By Howard Ruben • Oct. 10, 2023

Automotive suppliers need more communication, consistency on sustainability: report

Greater standardization of targets and measures would help the industry reach net-zero emissions globally by 2050, accordinng to the Center for Automotive Research.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 10, 2023

How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier suppliers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 9, 2023

Supplier diversity and DEI programs are under pressure

Procurement professionals need to continue their momentum to build sourcing strategies that incorporate a full range of suppliers.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 5, 2023

Are supply chains up to the challenge of cutting Scope 3 emissions?

As climate milestones approach, there is still much work to be done in measuring and reducing footprints. Procurement and supply chain teams will play a key role.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 3, 2023

Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts

Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023

Proposed changes to de minimis law threaten supply chains

Preserving economic benefits of trade facilitation and improving national security require partnerships and technology.

By Todd Owen • Oct. 2, 2023