Page 26 - Supply Chain

Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd

Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines

How retailers upped the ante to deal with supply chain constraints

The biggest lesson in the situation is redefining the hygiene of the shopping environment, which will now be an ongoing exercise, says Big Bazaar CEO Sadashiv Nayak

Singapore ramps up rooftop farming plans as Covid-19 upends supply chains

The densely populated city-state produces only about 10% of its food needs but has plans to increase that as climate change and population growth threaten global food supplies

Competitors join hands to tide over supply-chain challenges amid lockdown

Towards the end of last week, at least three such tie-ups were announced

Coronavirus fear: Centre defines grocery for states, eases rules for trucks

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla clarified what constituted food and grocery and the exemptions during the nationwide lockdown, while easing the norms for issuing curfew passes

ITC ties up with Jubilant FoodWorks to deliver food items via Domino's app

Buyers can log into the app under the Domino's Essentials menu and order ITC's Aashirvaad atta and spices such as chilli, coriander and turmeric powder

Oil market shock to affect global supply chains, energy sector: IEA

Oil prices crumbled as the pandemic slashed global fuel consumption, with further pressure from a supply shock due to the end of production cuts from OPEC producers and Russia.

Coronavirus: Labourers' exodus throws supply chain, production out of gear

Indian kitchens, particularly in the country's cow belt, cannot be run without atta (wheat flour) required to make roti (bread)

Transport, logistics woes clog ports and airports, custom clearance allowed

In many cases, duties are not being paid by importers due to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities

Farm-to-fork logistics on the edge as Covid-19 disrupts supply chain

Shops selling fertiliser and seeds are closed, clouding even the prospect of sowing short-duration summer crops

Govt forms ministerial-level committee to resolve supply-chain issues

The 21-day lockdown has put pressure on the logistics system and is a big hurdle in delivery of essential products

Exodus of workers, logistical hurdles hurting business, India Inc to govt

The issues formed key concerns raised by industry during a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held via video conference on Saturday

Coronavirus: Gujarat govt asks APMCs to resume grain supply operations

APMCs had earlier voluntarily discontinued auctions of grains and pulses at the markets since these were non-perishables

Covid-19 hit supply chain returning to normal, but demand a worry: Nadella

Nadella said that "on the supply side we are getting back on rails", adding that the big question would be whether demand holds up in the US and Europe

Covid-19: Supply of essentials hit due to worker shortage, transport issues

A large chunk of the labour has gone home following lock down; fleet owners are reluctant to carry consignments citing harassment

Centre allows time extension for solar projects facing supply disruption

Supply chain disruption due to Corona to be considered Force Majeure

Best of BS Opinion: The GST dilemma, coronavirus supply shock, and more

GST rationalisation, IT design framework, Trump administration on coronavirus to banking crisis, Kanika Datta brings you the top opinions of the day

Coronavirus fear: Indian firms with global ops brace for supply disruptions

The outbreak has already disrupted supply chains as well as production and would lead to job losses, warn analysts

Coronavirus: NPPA seeks data from mask, glove makers amid supply shortage

The data, said sources, is mainly pertaining to production volumes, capacity, exports, domestic sales and distribution along with prices

That 1970s feeling

Next global recession could be around the corner and it may look a lot different from those that began in 2001 and 2008