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Unilever Tops List of Food and Drink Firms Tackling Forced Labor

October 4, 2018

Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever topped a new list ranking how well food and drink companies tackle the risk of forced labor in their supply chains, ahead of Kellogg Company and Coca-Cola.

Problems With Logistics System Rollout Cost H&M $44M

October 4, 2018

Supply Management

Problems rolling out a logistics system cost H&M $44.28m and caused sales to drop in the third quarter of this year.

U.K. Businesses Count Cost of Brexit Before It's Happened

October 3, 2018

Bloomberg

The costs of Brexit are already mounting before the U.K. has even left the European Union, the country’s biggest business lobby group said.

An Unexpected Winner From Trump's Trade War: Knockoff Bags From China

When President Trump threatens China with more tariffs, Lulu thinks of her commission checks and smiles.

October 2, 2018

The Washington Post

When President Trump threatens China with more tariffs, Lulu thinks of her commission checks and smiles.

Carmakers Trigger Brexit Contingency Plans as 'No Deal' Fears Grow

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, such as certifying models in the EU, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts to defend against any loss of unfettered trade after Brexit.

October 1, 2018

Reuters

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts.

Another Look Into the S.F. Roundtable’s Crystal Ball

Every year around this time, members of the San Francisco Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals come together to debate an eternal question: What’s next?

October 1, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Every year around this time, members of the San Francisco Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals come together to debate an eternal question: What’s next?

Extra Inventory, More Sales, Lower Prices: How Counterfeits Benefit Amazon

Jon Fawcett wanted to build a cellphone cable that wouldn’t fray. So he developed a charging cord wrapped in stainless steel sturdy enough to withstand an electric chainsaw.

September 28, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Jon Fawcett wanted to build a cellphone cable that wouldn’t fray. So he developed a charging cord wrapped in stainless steel sturdy enough to withstand an electric chainsaw.

Port Workers Plan Strike in L.A. to Challenge Logistics Firms

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

September 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

Customs Delays of 30 Minutes Will Bankrupt One in 10 Firms, Say U.K. Bosses

Supply chain chiefs at 1,300 surveyed firms say firms are already stockpiling parts amid fear of no-deal Brexit.

September 27, 2018

The Guardian

Supply chain chiefs at 1,300 surveyed firms say firms are already stockpiling parts amid fear of no-deal Brexit.

Tariffs’ Impact on Procurement and Supply Chain: Communication Is Key to Combating Surcharges

The United States has recently imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods entering the country. The action is already having a trickle-own effect on supply-chain teams and procurement departments.

September 27, 2018

Matt Clark

The United States has recently imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods entering the country. The action is already having a trickle-own effect on supply-chain teams and procurement departments.