Amid clampdown, no hiding place for forced labour cotton
Expect disruption
As of yesterday, US retailer Target is penalising suppliers for delivery mistakes. Target has had several supply chain problems and its latest initiative imposes harsh financial penalties – of up to of up to $10,000 for inaccuracies in product information or delays. There will be no ‘grace period’. While this new plan was announced a few weeks ago, this article questions whether bullying suppliers is really the right answer to ensuring a better supply chain. As some suppliers say they will simply put up prices, the writer notes that while the ‘stick’ approach works well in the short term, in the longer-term collaboration is more effective.
Etail by air – here to stay or on a short shelf life?
HMM sees opportunities in Hapag-Lloyd’s exit from THE Alliance
How crazy is this: DSV goes hostile on Expeditors or CH Robinson?
Liners unveil Asia-Europe FAK price hikes to arrest steady rate decline
Increasing scrutiny could stall rise of ecommerce platforms, as TikTok faces US ban
Legal battle heats up over 'unseaworthy' and 'reckless' MV Dali
Another strong month for US ports as container flows continue to rise
Alex Lennane
email: [email protected]
mobile: +44 7879 334 389
During August 2023, please contact
Alex Whiteman
email: [email protected]
Alessandro Pasetti
email: [email protected]
mobile: +44 7402 255 512
Comment on this article