Supply Chain Archives - CFO

Retail Sales Rebound in August With 0.7% Gain

Retail Sales Rebound in August With 0.7% Gain

Consumers delivered an unexpected increase in sales despite the delta variant and supply-chain bottlenecks that have hurt auto production.

By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2021

Tesla Beats $1B, Posts Record Profit in Q2

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Tesla Beats $1B, Posts Record Profit in Q2

Tesla was profitable without regulatory credits, which it sells to rival automakers, for the first time since the end of 2019.

By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2021

Industrial Production Hit By Chip Supply Crunch

Industrial Production Hit By Chip Supply Crunch

Total production rose 0.4% in June but factory output dipped 0.1% amid supply chain constraints, particularly in the auto sector.

By Matthew Heller | July 16, 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

Big Tech Join Intel to Seek Chip Production Funding

Big Tech Join Intel to Seek Chip Production Funding

The Semiconductors in America Coalition is pushing for $50 billion in Congressional funding for domestic semiconductor production.

By Lauren Muskett | May 11, 2021

Peloton Bulks Up by Buying Precor for $420M

Peloton Bulks Up by Buying Precor for $420M

The deal will enable Peloton to add production capacity for its at-home fitness equipment amid increased demand fueled by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2020

The CFO’s Response to Coronavirus Uncertainty

The CFO’s Response to Coronavirus Uncertainty

Learning the levers now will mean they can be deployed more quickly, more effectively, and more successfully later.

By Vincent Ryan | March 6, 2020

Avoiding the ‘Robocalypse’

Avoiding the ‘Robocalypse’

Will robots eventually take over the economy by performing most jobs? Here are a pair of contradictory visions.

By David McCann | December 9, 2019

Tyson to Buy Stake in Brazilian Poultry Producer

Tyson to Buy Stake in Brazilian Poultry Producer

The company said it sees growth potential in overseas markets.

By Lauren Muskett | August 30, 2019

In Blockchain They Trust

In Blockchain They Trust

The technology’s transparency and immutability allow competitors to share data and industries to build credibility with consumers.

By Lauren Muskett | June 26, 2019

Stopping Brand Theft

There are two primary ways to curtail the distribution of counterfeit products.

By Vincent Ryan | March 11, 2019

Ready for a Recession?

Ready for a Recession?

What finance chiefs are and should be doing to brace their organizations for the likely economic downturn.

By David McCann | February 26, 2019

Firms Hedging Against Risk of No-Deal Brexit

Firms Hedging Against Risk of No-Deal Brexit

S&P reports that companies are implementing contingency measures including inventory boosts, warehouse relocations, and supply chain adjustments.

By Matthew Heller | February 12, 2019

How to Make Your Supply Chain a Growth Engine

How to Make Your Supply Chain a Growth Engine

Companies should use their supply chain to anticipate customer trends and also adopt a zero-based approach to the function.

By Gary Hanifan | April 24, 2018

Add Supply Chain Expertise to the C-Suite

Add Supply Chain Expertise to the C-Suite

The supply chain affects more than 37% of a company's operating expenditures. But responsibility for it shouldn't fall on the CFO's shoulders.

By Chuck Franzetta | April 13, 2018

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