Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt

Where Are the Tech Companies in Biden's Supply Chain Initiative?

March 21, 2022

The Biden administration’s launch last week of its Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative has left a number of supply chain data experts scratching their heads.

What Supply Chains Must Do to Comply With Sanctions Against Russia

March 21, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Global businesses need to know precisely how they’ll be affected by the widening economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe against Russia, in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

Canadian Pacific Rail Halts Operations After Labor Talks Fail

March 20, 2022

Bloomberg

One of Canada’s largest railways is winding down operations after failing to reach a labor deal with unionized workers.

Europe Can Endure Painful Transition to Live Without Russian Oil

March 18, 2022

Bloomberg

The European Union would endure a short and painful transition if it halted Russian oil and coal imports, but with the help of its international partners the bloc could end its dependence on Moscow, a new study shows.

Evergreen Hires Firm That Saved the Day at Suez to Free Ship

March 18, 2022

Bloomberg

Evergreen Marine Corp. has hired the company that freed the giant container ship Ever Given last year when it ran aground for almost a week, disrupting global trade for months, to do the same with its vessel stranded near the U.S. capital.

Five Signs Your ESG Strategy Is Flawed — and Five Ways to Fix It

March 17, 2022

Stephany Lapierre, SCB Contributor

Organizations must undertake constant reviews to ensure that their methods are effective in reaching environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) goals.

Carmakers Seen Producing 5 Million Fewer Vehicles After Russian Invasion

March 17, 2022

Bloomberg

A closely watched auto-industry forecaster lopped more than 5 million cars off its projections for global production this year and next, largely due to fallout expected from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

When Will the Chip Shortage End? U.S., EU Spend Billions in Race to Beat China

March 16, 2022

Bloomberg

Sanctions are causing a shortage of microchips in Russia. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Europe are spending billions in a race to reduce reliance on imports just as China plans to turn itself into a chip powerhouse.

The World’s Cargo Ships Are Sailing Into Worse Climate Risks: Report

March 16, 2022

Bloomberg

Dangerous, expensive disruptions to shipping and many of the world’s roughly 3,700 ports are on the rise along with global temperatures. These events will increasingly threaten the sea routes that convey 80% of traded goods by volume, according to an analysis by Environmental Defense Fund.

VIDEO

Watch: When Will the Vehicle Supply Chain Recover?

March 16, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A discussion about the current state and future of the vehicle supply chain, with Shay Scott, executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and professor in the University of Tennessee’s Master's of Science in Supply Chain Management online program.