How cities can help supply chains perfect the last mile

Urban planning and business collaboration could help cities better manage side effects of last-mile delivery, like congestion.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 22, 2017

NAFTA 2.0 begins: How the next year may transform the future of US supply chains

The USTR kicked off the process to negotiate NAFTA. Will business change as drastically this time around as it did after the first talks, 23 years ago?

By Edwin Lopez • May 18, 2017

Senate approves Jeffrey Rosen as DOT deputy secretary

Rosen will be second-in-command to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and is likely to play a key role in the administration's infrastructure initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

Industry associations urge USTR to 'do no harm' on NAFTA

Various retail associations, 18 senators and the Internet Association impressed the importance of the trade deal upon the USTR while highlighting key issues for improvement.

By Edwin Lopez • May 17, 2017

Senate confirms USTR nominee, making NAFTA 2.0's start imminent

The White House has long been anxious to renegotiate NAFTA, and Lighthizer's confirmation was one of the last hurdles to begin the U.S. process.

By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2017

In a sign of the times, SC gas tax survives Governor's veto

Previously a taboo political move, legislators across the country are taking the initiative to raise funds for much-needed infrastructure improvements.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 15, 2017

SAP Ariba, Thomson Reuters add tax solution to global procurement platform

As cross-border commerce rises, technology improves and tax rules shift, the two companies see an opportunity to ease procurement's global tax reconciliation process by helping get it right with the first invoice.

By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2017

In the throes of bankruptcy, Suniva wants solar panel tariffs to shield manufacturing business

The manufacturer wants to stop the flood of cheap solar panels entering the U.S. from abroad, but a successful case could raise costs downstream.

By Peter Maloney • May 11, 2017

Westinghouse, Toshiba fallout spreads to supplier community

It's a far too familiar story: Buyer bankruptcies causes suppliers to suffer as creditors take priority in payment hierarchies.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017

TPP 11 talks may lead to $3 billion export loss for US, study says

New negotiations for a Trans-Pacific Partnership without the U.S. may lead to gains for every country except the one that left the deal.

By Edwin Lopez • May 10, 2017

States debate timing of ELD compliance for intrastate carriers

Large states with more lax hours of service regulations seek to avoid elevated implementation costs. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 10, 2017

Roughly 30% audits by one inspector noted critical violations

The problem with ethical sourcing is that the global business model was not made with compliance in mind.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017

Latest FedEx driver misclassification suit settled for $227M

Drivers continue to gain ground against companies, asserting their status should be as employees, not as independent contractors. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 5, 2017

Knight-Swift merger receives green light from FTC

The speedy approval highlights the fragmented nature of the industry as well as the companies' priorities.

By Edwin Lopez • May 4, 2017

Truckers fear ELD mandate's side effects, aggravated capacity crunch

An open letter to President Trump details the myriad concerns facing truck drivers as they prepare for the ELD mandate later this year.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • May 4, 2017

Rising truck collisions in booming regions: A regulatory paradox

As California's Inland Empire benefits from high growth, truckers and regulators face the unwelcome challenge of rising accident rates despite safety-first regulations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017

UK to monitor supplier payment terms in favor of small business

Buyers must now publish payment schedules, allowing suppliers to dispute late payments before the government.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017

How supply chains can prepare for Trump's world of trade

Despite uncertainty, executives can begin running scenarios to identify risk and how best to mitigate it.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 1, 2017

New CDL requirement in AR teaches truckers to watch for human trafficking victims

Logistics networks can play a pivotal role in spotting and abetting human trafficking, and similar previous initiatives have proven successful.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 28, 2017

It's official: US will renegotiate, not exit, NAFTA

However, procedural delays by the U.S. have pushed back the timeline for official talks to August, at the earliest.

By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017

California Labor Commission rules that 4 more XPO drivers are employees

Misclassification cases for drivers continue to increase, but are unlikely to be resolved by the current administration.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 26, 2017

Garrett nominated to lead heavily criticized Export-Import Bank

The bank's longstanding mission remains popular, but in application, critics contend it does not serve its mandate.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • April 21, 2017

Wal-Mart launches ambitious project to cut 1B tons of emissions from supply chain

The retail giant's effort, dubbed Project Gigaton, aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by one billion tons by 2030.

By Daphne Howland • April 20, 2017

Trump targets federal procurement with 'Buy American' order

The executive order requires federal projects be completed with domestically sourced products and labor, which could have a multiplier effect along supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

An industry divided: Are self-driving trucks a trick or a treat?

While some see fully autonomous trucks as mere fiction, many dream of the business opportunities they present.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 12, 2017