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Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons

Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons

Five supply chain issues CFOs need to address in the wake of historic disruption.

By Vincent Ryan | March 15, 2022

Weekly Stat: Will PPI Continue to Predict Rise in Overall Inflation?

Weekly Stat: Will PPI Continue to Predict Rise in Overall Inflation?

Price pressures continue for many goods- and services-producing sectors of the U.S. economy.

By Vincent Ryan | February 22, 2022

Musk Warns SpaceX Employees of Bankruptcy Risk

Musk Warns SpaceX Employees of Bankruptcy Risk

Production issues involving the engine in the company's Starship reusable rocket threaten SpaceX's 2022 launch schedule.

By Vincent Ryan | December 1, 2021

Why Tesla Appears to Be Feeling the Pinch Of Supply Chain Constraints

Why Tesla Appears to Be Feeling the Pinch Of Supply Chain Constraints

Fourth-quarter production numbers may show whether the impact will stretch beyond new models and begin to hurt the production of existing models.

By Vincent Ryan | November 15, 2021

Starting on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

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Starting on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

While the goal of net-zero CO2 emissions seems lofty, companies can start by making small, incremental changes

By Vincent Ryan | October 27, 2021

The Great Logistics Crunch

The Great Logistics Crunch

The chaos has laid bare the need to stop looking at foreign supply chains as just a way to save on costs.

By Lou Longo | September 16, 2021

Inflation Pressures Forcing CFOs to Take Action

Inflation Pressures Forcing CFOs to Take Action

Experts may call consumer price increases 'transitory,' but fighting rising costs has become a priority for finance chiefs.

By Vincent Ryan | September 14, 2021

COVID Delays Apple’s Production Shift Away from China

COVID Delays Apple’s Production Shift Away from China

The tech giant is slowing plans to move production to Vietnam as border controls tighten to contain new variants of coronavirus outbreaks.

By Lauren Muskett | August 18, 2021

Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project

Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project

Will the SEC adhere to the concept of materiality when formulating new climate risk disclosure rules?

By Vincent Ryan | August 17, 2021

Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses

Weather Catastrophes Drive Near-Record Insured Losses

Winter storms, intense heatwaves, and severe flooding triggered $40 billion of estimated losses in the first half of 2021.

By Vincent Ryan | August 13, 2021

CFOs: Higher Input Costs Will Persist

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CFOs: Higher Input Costs Will Persist

Some companies are taking aggressive action to pass on at least some of the abnormal cost increases to customers.

By Vincent Ryan | July 19, 2021

Vertical Integration: A Solution to Supply Chain Issues?

Vertical Integration: A Solution to Supply Chain Issues?

Some modified version of vertical integration is being widely considered by companies facing supply chain difficulties.

By Chuck Franzetta | June 22, 2021

Working Capital Scorecard: Inventories, Receivables Need Attention

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Working Capital Scorecard: Inventories, Receivables Need Attention

In the post-COVID economy, CFOs will be focusing on buying patterns, distribution channels, and payment terms.

By Ramona Dzinkowski | June 21, 2021

Four Questions CFOs Should Ask Their Supply Chain Leaders

Four Questions CFOs Should Ask Their Supply Chain Leaders

CFOs must challenge supply chain and transportation leaders to help build stronger, more resilient transportation networks.

By Chris Gaffney, and Mark Shaughnessy | June 14, 2021

Closer to Real-Time for Real-Time Payments

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Closer to Real-Time for Real-Time Payments

In 2017, an interbank payment system providing near-instantaneous settlements debuted. Why has it yet to catch fire?

By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2021