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Unilever to request suppliers' emissions data on invoices

The supplier accountability effort seeks to advance Unilever' sustainability goals, such as reaching net-zero emissions from products by 2039 and ridding its supply chain of deforestation by 2023.

'Shake up that carrier mix': Shippers need flexibility in logistics, fulfillment for peak-season prep

The pandemic introduced atypical market conditions and led some carriers to cap volume from retailers. 

MSC rolls out carbon neutral shipping program

Shippers now have the option to offset the carbon emissions produced in transit by investing in clean energy and environmental protection programs chosen by MSC.

More automation means more reusable packaging: survey

Highly automated fulfillment environments rely on standardized, reusable packaging, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Automotive rail volume remains below pre-pandemic levels as factories reopen

Motor vehicles and parts volume was down 75% year over year in May, according to the latest numbers from the Association of American Railroads.

Developing the coronavirus vaccine supply chain

Pharmas, nonprofit organizations and suppliers prepare to handle a high volume of vaccines, but component shortages and scaling up manufacturing present challenges.

Strained supply chains, resource scarcity drive heightened focus on circularity amid pandemic

Supply chain disruptions in healthcare, packaging and other industries are seen as potential opportunities for new reuse and remanufacturing initiatives.

CPGs stockpile inventory to guarantee supply for retail customers

Companies are using cash reserves to invest in the raw materials they need to avoid food shortages resulting from widespread panic buying.

FedEx, UPS on-time performance falls in May

The carriers have experienced demand surges and volume levels equivalent to peak season as the pandemic puts greater emphasis on e-commerce for consumers.

Lamb Weston furloughs 660, closes 2 plants as fry demand falls

The bullwhip effect is alive and well in the food industry — and french fry supply chains are feeling the sting from closed restaurants.

Commercial truck traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Research indicates trucking is in a better position to recover from the shutdowns than other industries. 

CMA CGM adds $200 per TEU peak surcharge for July as rates soar

Rising rates suggest carriers may have overestimated the downturn in freight demand, as capacity heading to the U.S. West Coast is expected to be 10% higher through June compared to May.

Port of LA's Seroka calls for nationwide data sharing portal

The system would allow ports, carriers and shippers to get a better view of cargo movement with details including when a customer makes a reservation and the location of containers throughout the country.

DHL Express expands hiring as peak season volumes continue through summer

The carrier is opening 400 full- and part-time positions at three major airports to cope with double-digit increases in parcel volume.

UNFI: Grocery supplier stockouts could last into the fall

Consistently high demand, combined with the spike of panic-buying in March, will keep some suppliers in catch-up mode for a few more months, CEO Steve Spinner said. 

SAP, IBM Food Trust, GS1 move toward food supply chain traceability with interoperability test

GS1, the not-for-profit issuer of UPCs and barcodes, hired a vice president of blockchain in January and is conducting a series of tests to advance the technology's use in food supply chains. 

Descartes boosts digital bona fides with $12M Kontainers acquisition

Kontainers' technology helps carriers, freight forwarders and logistics companies create platforms to facilitate instant quoting, booking and shipment tracking.

Pandemic increased automation appetite, but adoption hurdles await

For its next act, automation technology needs to prove it can help businesses quickly and sustainably adapt to sudden market changes.

Opinion

It's time for a national hospital supply chain czar

If the current lack of supply chain coordination isn't resolved before the expected second surge in COVID-19 cases, the result will be a far worse crisis, writes Jody Hatcher, a healthcare supply chain expert.

Maersk commits fleet to improve climate research, cites potential to improve arrival times

Having access to better weather data will help the carrier optimize routes for on-time delivery, fuel efficiency and crew and cargo safety, the company said.

FedEx Ground restores partial service in downtown Chicago

The carrier resumed partial service six days after suspending delivery in 16 ZIP codes.

UPDATED: June 10, 2020 at 4:56 p.m.

Supply chain median salary 24% higher than national median, gender gap narrows

Supply chain professionals with a bachelor's degree have a median salary of $78,750 and 88% of respondents said they have a positive career outlook.

UPS expands healthcare footprint, shifting focus to vaccines

The carrier is working with many of the major players developing vaccines to protect against the new coronavirus and companies working toward treatments.

Inventory imbalances cost Chewy $20M amid pandemic 'demand shock'

The company's Q1 sales increased 46% year over year, prompting a ramp-up in fulfillment center hiring, operation speed and costs throughout its network.

Honda resumes most operations after cyberattack

The malware spread throughout the company's networks though it said no data was compromised.