Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt

The Future of Energy Will Require Bigger Sacrifice From Citizens

March 28, 2022

Not since Jimmy Carter was president have governments been under so much pressure to cut energy consumption for the greater good.

Three Ways Food Companies Can Safeguard Their Supply Chains

March 25, 2022

Stewart Beer, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Supply chain issues are likely to persist through mid 2022, if not longer. That said, there are some steps that manufacturers can take to mitigate the current hurdles.

How Manufacturers Can Automate Tax Compliance for B2B E-Commerce

March 25, 2022

Silvia Aguirre, SCB Contributor

As B2B sellers expand online and look to optimize their digital strategies, incorporating tax into digital transformation will be key.

Avoiding Regulation of Device Security? It Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle

March 25, 2022

Jeanette Sherman, SCB Contributor

Today’s device manufacturers not only face vulnerabilities and costly security breaches, but the growing potential for government regulation as well.

What Does Russia's War Mean for Supply Chain Globalization?

March 24, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

The last global shock drove businesses everywhere to rethink supply chain risk and resilience, but many have yet to take action. This time, it may be different.

Five Ways to Improve Supply Chain Continuity Planning

March 23, 2022

Gordon Downes, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Business continuity plans with key suppliers help to mitigate supply chain risk and fluctuations in consumer demand.

Fixing Broken Supply Chains Requires a Paradigm Shift

March 22, 2022

Andrew Kinder, SCB Contributor

Today’s organizations need to take action to fortify their supply chains. But how to do it is still up for debate.

Five Key Takeaways From SEC’s Proposal for Climate Disclosures

March 22, 2022

Bloomberg

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a 500-plus-page proposed rule Monday that would mandate corporate disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions. It builds on years of voluntary efforts.

Ship Stuck Near D.C. Signals East Coast Ports’ Rush to Expand

March 22, 2022

Bloomberg

The $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal doubled its capacity in 2016, allowing the world’s largest cargo ships to sail more easily to America’s East Coast from Asia. Now, one of those giant vessels has been stuck near the U.S. capital for more than a week.