The Latest Breaking News from Supply chain

Why companies that resist reporting supply chain emissions risk losing their competitive edge

Corporate America is divided on whether to embrace the disclosure of Scope 3 emissions—the greenhouse gasses emitted by a company’s suppliers and customers. If they’re to remain competitive, this will have to change.

Fortune · Dec 3, 2022

Zero-Covid policy is costing China its role as the world’s workshop

Beijing’s endless lockdowns are causing shortages for western firms such as Apple, and it may not be long before they move their supply chains elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

4 Auto Stocks to Sell Right Now and 1 to Buy

The automobile industry has been hit this year by supply chain issues, rising raw material prices, and chip shortages. With a recession expected next year, financially weak auto stocks could continue to tumble. Thus, it could be wise to sell Lucid Group (LCID), Workhorse Group (WKHS), Mullen Automotive (MULN), and…

StockNews.com · Dec 2, 2022

Biden in Michigan: US won't be 'held hostage' in chips supply

President Joe Biden visited a semiconductor chip manufacturer near Bay City on Tuesday afternoon, touting federal taxpayer investments in manufacturing to move supply chains to the United States and pursue an energy future with fewer carbon emissions.

Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022

Producers are adapting to climate change

Australian producers will need to become more resilient and continue to adapt to climate change, a parliamentary inquiry into food security has been told.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Evidence grows of forced labour and slavery in production of solar panels, wind turbines

A ‘certificate of origin’ scheme could counter concerns about renewables supply chains, says Clean Energy Council

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022

Biden administration ‘closely’ watching protests in China over COVID lockdowns

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is “closely” watching protests over President Xi Jinping’s COVID Zero lockdowns but does not yet see any threat to U.S. supply chains, a White House spokesman said.

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

Globalized Supply Chain Brings More-Turbulent Food Prices

For decades, globalization has increased the variety and reduced the cost of food. Now the pandemic, war in Ukraine and other global disruptions have shown how that complex supply chain can also result in more turbulent prices.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

White House: U.S. supports Chinese people's right to peaceful protest

The White House on Monday said it supported the Chinese people's right to peacefully protest against COVID-19 lockdowns and it did not see supply chain impacts from the demonstrations.

Reuters · Nov 28, 2022

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says inflation could get 'stuck' at an uncomfortably high number because of supply chain issues and a 'change in globalization'

Mohamed El-Erian says that inflation may get stuck at 4% as the global economy goes through a “profound” shift—and warns investors not to fall in love with the “short and shallow” recession theory.

Fortune · Nov 28, 2022