Could whole chain traceability be the answer to food safety and transparency?

Even if it is, the method of tracking supply may not yet be feasible for manufacturers and retailers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

WERC: To improve warehouse performance, benchmark against company metrics

The WERC study identifies key metrics that can help facilities become best-in-class warehouses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 12, 2016

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Wal-Mart to invest $1.3B in Mexico logistics

Mexico holds the most Wal-Mart stores outside of the U.S., as the retailer has invested $3.93 billion there over the past four years.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2016

Digital tools bring freight forwarding to the next generation of professionals

Shrinking margins are increasingly challenging 3PLs to go digital in order to improve sales.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Rich Weissman • Dec. 9, 2016

Logistically Minded: Ports may be next in line to consolidate, but at least the market is recovering

A slight recovery in October and November tempered the effects of earlier turmoil, although overcapacity remains a problem.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Why supply chain managers should care about Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan

A lack of infrastructure funding forces the costs of basic maintenance upon supply chains while stifling the country's competitiveness.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Within a struggling industry, outcry over surcharges emerges

Perception of unfair fees add further turmoil to an already struggling industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

UPS launches eBike deliveries in Portland, OR

The green-leaning city is conducive to UPS' stated goal of reducing carbon emissions.

By Deborah Barrington • Dec. 8, 2016

FMC innovation teams suggest national portal to evaluate port efficiency

The nation's three largest ports would work with actors across the supply chain, including chassis providers and shipping lines, to report critical data and drive innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

Delivery problems? Time to rethink your S&OP metrics

Supply chain must take production capacity into account during the S&OP process or risk aggravating existing delivery problems.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

Will meal kits disrupt the food supply chain like e-commerce did for retail?

As familiar brands enter the meal kit business, the competition over direct-to-consumer food sales is reminiscent of the early battles between Amazon and retail giants.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

Shipping lines and brand creators work together to halt counterfeit goods transports

Maersk Line and CMA CGM are among the carriers looking to crack down on the 98% of containers left uninspected for counterfeit goods.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

3 tips for managing the retail supply chain surge this peak season

The e-commerce market shows no signs of slowing down – companies will need to pay close attention to keep up with their competition.

By Michel da Silva • Dec. 6, 2016

Report: Cold chain investments have 2-year debt payoff and sustainability benefits

The challenge of coordinating multi-stakeholder investments cold infrastructure has left 90% of the world's perishables without access to refrigerated transport.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

Chinese manufacturers offshore to the US to ease logistics

State efforts to draw foreign manufacturers, China's slowing economy, and the growth of just-in-time manufacturing are helping bring jobs back to the U.S.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

National clearinghouse to store driver impairment data beginning in 2017

New safety regulations take a front seat in 2017 as motor carriers must report positive drug and alcohol test results.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

Logistically Minded: Will the freight industry soon be back on its feet?

October statistics show the long-awaited market recovery may be on its way as the shipping industry consolidation continues at full speed, while ports invest in expansions and visibility gains ground in the supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 2, 2016

E-commerce, consumer packaged goods must work together to shape supply chain

E-commerce presents an opportunity for traditional supermarket CPG, but supply chain must adapt to capitalize on the opportunity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2016

Trump's impact on nearshoring and U.S. manufacturing remains cloudy

Will renegotiation of existing trade agreements truly affect manufacturing within the U.S.? 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2016

Maersk Line announces acquisition of Hamburg Sud

Maersk outbids competitors, including CMA CGM, to acquire the German shipper and increase its north-south trade routes.

By Andy Burt • Dec. 1, 2016

UPS' CIO sees the future as 'autonomous'

To remain competitive and stay ahead of shipping competition, UPS is researching and deploying up-and-coming technologies such as autonomous vehicles.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 1, 2016

Female garment workers likely facing modern slavery conditions in third world factories

Transparency in the supply chain is a key in eradicating human rights violations against women in the garment industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Apple, Starbucks and Tiffany all source tin from Myanmar rebels' mine

Outsourced supply chain regulation adherence may be missing signs of circumvention where companies are acquiring materials from blacklisted groups.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Cut costs with care to mitigate supply chain risks

Lean supply chains carry large risks if supplier and carrier reliability is not prioritized while making cost-cutting decisions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Logistics site selectors team up to facilitate agile supply chains nationwide

Site selection for future supply chain business has never been more important, which is why everyone is getting involved to make the right decisions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2016