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Starbucks secures $1B sustainability bond

The coffee chain's third and largest sustainability fund will support its efforts to ethically source coffee as well as build 10,000 green stores globally by 2025.

Trade war escalates: China, US to raise tariffs

Implementing tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods would affect nearly every industry that imports anything from China, from a small component to a finished product. 

Report: Amazon's new packing robots to replace workers

An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the capability to Reuters, stating the technology is intended to increase safety, speed up delivery times and add efficiency across its network. 

Top waste companies hurting for drivers amid immigration uncertainty

Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.

Air cargo shows slight growth for 1st time in 4 months

Global indicators paint a bleak picture for air cargo demand, and the International Air Transport Association said "growth is likely to remain subdued" in the near future.

JD.com logistics revenue nearly doubled in Q1

Technological improvements have allowed the carrier to handle more orders, executives said on a first-quarter earnings call. 

Amazon expands Delivery Service Partners to current employees

This comes as the e-retail giant has promised the rollout of one-day delivery for its Prime members, which it has said will require changes to middle- and last-mile transportation.

Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs

Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments. 

Kraft Heinz under investigation related to procurement 'misconduct'

Kraft Heinz's bonus structure incentivized procurement and operations teams to show the highest possible cost savings, according to CNBC citing sources familiar with the matter.

Hapag-Lloyd paints calm picture even as IMO 2020 looms

The carrier is passing much of the extra cost related to low-sulfur regulation preparations on to shippers.

Auburn University partners with 21 retail supply chain stakeholders on blockchain project

The pilot will seek to determine if blockchain can improve claims compliance, along with anti-counterfeiting and product authentication.

Returns grow with e-commerce, reach 10% of sales

The returned merchandise is challenging retailers to refine their reverse logistics and detect fraudulent returns. 

Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect

The president suggested businesses "go to a new source" and repeated a previous threat to add 25% tariffs to another $325 billion of Chinese imports.

UPDATED: May 10, 2019 at 12:46 p.m.

Gartner: Supply chain blockchain pilots stalling because of technology immaturity

The level of maturity makes it difficult for companies to turn to best practices if they want to start a blockchain project, and analysts caution against "rushing too quickly" to adopt the emerging tech.

Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream, cutting thousands of jobs

The switch will result in shuttering eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cutting out middlemen, and eventually bringing the company savings.

Survey: Supply chain professionals averaged 4% salary bump in 2018

The rise may indicate a smaller pool of qualified workers, wherein demand for labor has far outstripped supply. 

China threatens 'necessary' retaliation to tariff hike

Economists say retaliatory tariffs from China likely won't have a significant effect on the U.S. economy due to the trade imbalance, but agriculture could take a hit. 

Goodwill collaboration delivers supply chain training for 400 San Antonio workers

The organization's move reflects a broader trend of employers investing in employee training opportunities.

Buy, try, return, repeat: How fast fulfillment gives beauty retailers a competitive edge

In an industry where trying on is crucial to the experience, retailers must have the right operations in place to manage orders and returns.

Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track

In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.

Kansas City Southern tweaks KPIs to focus on shippers

The changes in metrics represent small revisions that frame the elements of speed and dwell from the customer's point of view. 

End of tomato agreement triggers 17.5% tariff

The two sides of this debate — U.S. importers against the termination and U.S. growers in favor — are still holding their corners, but the governmental players on both sides seem somewhat confident a resolution will come eventually.

Crocs shifts distribution center from Los Angeles to Ohio as demand spikes

The move will help to reduce freight costs and increase capacity as sales of its "classic icon" clogs are growing. 

US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday

Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.

UPDATED: May 8, 2019 at 9:26 a.m.

Starbucks taps Microsoft machine learning for inventory-based order suggestions

The developments with Microsoft are part of a five-year technology strategy, which includes investigating disruptive technology trends and developing proprietary technologies.