Ford pilots an exoskeleton to reduce worker injuries

New technologies focused on worker safety can help improve productivity and reduce labor risk in the supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2017

What is the future of sustainability in the supply chain?

When will supply chains reach the tipping point that will make the term a key value rather than a goal?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2017

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Outages, cyberattacks are top supply chain disruptions

The latest BCI Supply Chain Resiliency report lists telecommunication outages but also data breach and loss of talent as some of the biggest supply chain disruptors.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 10, 2017

'Hard' Brexit risks disrupting supply of thousands of drugs

A departure by the U.K. from the EU without a trade deal could imperil drug supply chains, a trade group of European drugmakers warned.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 10, 2017

Ports to spend more on cybersecurity as digital investments rise

Automated ports are the future of the freight industry, but recent events show greater efficiency requires better cybersecurity spend.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

5 issues to follow, 1 year after Trump's election

Supply chain risk is at red flag levels due to business uncertainty … driven by politics.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 9, 2017

Cyberattack cost Maersk up to $300M

The Nyetya attack severely impacted Maersk Line and Damco, the group's freight forwarding unit, due to volume and revenue loss.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 8, 2017

Have supply chains changed under Trump?

Last year, 48% of our readers said they were optimistic about the state of the supply chain under the new administration. Now, we asked five experts how they feel about it one year into Trump's term.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 7, 2017

Under Armour faces losses after ERP update

Despite disappointing Q3 data, the company expects to regain lost ground after adjusting to the new system.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 6, 2017

OOCL, Evergreen top SeaIntel's ocean carrier reliability ranking

As shippers clamor for visibility, shipping lines with large investments in data and automation rank highest in on-time performance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2017

Tesla workers struggle to unionize amid continued production delays

The company will not meet Model 3 production goals and now has an employee satisfaction problem.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 2, 2017

Revenue disruption looms for slow-to-digitize industries

Companies with only average or bottom-performing digital upgrades are expected to see at least a 6% decrease in revenue annually.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 1, 2017

Best Buy to offer free holiday shipping

Recognizing that fast and free shipping is less of an option as retailers compete with Amazon, Best Buy has decided to go one step further.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 1, 2017

Apple and Qualcomm part ways after multiple supplier disputes

The legal battle over intellectual property leaves the iPhone maker without a reliable source for a critical component.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 1, 2017

Atlas Air takes pilots to court

After a lieu of disputes, the airline is accusing disgruntled pilots of deliberately hampering operations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 1, 2017

Alaska and Hawaii recycling programs feeling China market effects

A Chinese import ban on scrap shows how foreign trade decisions can cripple U.S. industries, like recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2017

Amazon lowers fees on grocery items below $15

The move, which lasts until October of next year and applies only to items sold through Amazon.com, is likely in response to the competitive threat Walmart and Jet.com pose, according to Recode.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2017

To win grocery delivery, retailers need to solve the cold chain problem

New research from the Retail Feedback Group shows that about a quarter of shoppers who use the service say that refrigerated items don't meet their quality standards.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 31, 2017

What is the future of offshoring?

Top supply chain executives discuss the future of American operations and how supply chains can mitigate offshoring/nearshoring disruptions.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 30, 2017

Evasion, fraud plague trucking owner-operators even after winning lawsuits

The 'shell game' trucking companies are playing to avoid legal payouts is the latest challenge faced by the beleaguered industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 30, 2017

Drug shortages from Puerto Rico disrupt medical supply chain in wake of Hurricane Maria

A lack of planning can lead to serious risk when drugs and other medical supplies are limited. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2017

Boeing rehires retirees, laid off workers to meet assembly crunch

By rehiring past employees, the aerospace manufacturer will avoid serious disruptions and keep costs down as it races to meet deadlines.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2017

Sears and Whirlpool split after another supplier dispute

The companies part ways over pricing disputes and market share complaints, although Whirlpool will continue to provide Sears' Kenmore brand.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017

Apple halves iPhone X shipments amidst supplier struggle

Continued problems with the OLED facial recognition screens will prevent Apple from releasing the originally planned number of iPhones on time.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017

Ports are busier but some face container shortages

Busy ports increase the demand for shipping containers especially at peak-season, which could be problematic for ports that have struggled with shortages.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 25, 2017