Maersk in 'last sprint' of Petya recovery

Large company recovery times from cyber attacks average one month; smaller businesses likely to struggle for 54 days.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 26, 2017

This 3-D printing startup wants to turn supply chains upside down

Voodoo Manufacturing, a startup experimenting with robotics in Brooklyn, NY, has a plan to cut costs 90% so that it's cheaper, faster and better to use 3-D printing for prototypes and low volume industrial parts.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 25, 2017

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Report: Most companies fail to address child labor in supply chain

Companies focus on easier goals, such as workplace safety, but have yet to make significant inroads in actively addressing illegal child labor.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017

Extreme weather events can cripple supply chain without advanced preparation

The best way to mitigate risk and ensure resilience is by creating a plan in advance, and then sticking to it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 24, 2017

Two new initiatives seek to reduce food waste within the supply chain

Wasted food consumes valuable landfill space and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, but the University of Arizona has two new initiatives that may help reduce waste in food supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 24, 2017

How the supply chain is adapting to FSMA

Whether responsible for five or 5,000 suppliers, managers must prepare to comply with stringent food safety rules.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 20, 2017

FMC grants Maersk's petition for filing exemption in wake of Petya attack

The regulator granted Maersk Line's petition on the grounds that shipping will not be negatively affected by filing delays.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 20, 2017

Canadian timber prices rise as fires consume product

Wildfires may limit wood availability, driving up prices and depressing the construction industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

FedEx's TNT Express still suffering effects of Petya cyberattack

The company said damage was so extensive it may not be able to restore TNT's operations in full.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

The US' official NAFTA negotiating objectives

The U.S. will renegotiate the landmark trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in a month. Here is the document that will guide negotiators.

By Edwin Lopez • July 17, 2017

FDA struggles to trace contamination within complex food supply chains

The FSMA helps to identify sources of food contamination more quickly, but the burden of the risk of food poisoning still falls on the consumer.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 17, 2017

Supply chain delays could cost initial iPhone 8 sales up to $17M

Analysts say the rollout of the Apple product may be delayed up to a month due to production and supply problems in China.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 14, 2017

Global olive oil supply under threat as tree disease reaches Spain

Up to a million trees in Italy were killed by the bacterium last year, forcing officials to raze trees in an effort to stop the spread.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 13, 2017

Game of Thrones 2017 preview: hazmat transport edition

Professionals transporting dangerous goods must have a lot of questions about the way Cersei and Daenarys are dealing with flammable substances and maritime transport.

By Ben Arens • July 13, 2017

WI rushes to retrain workers, hoping to attract a new Foxconn plant

Foxconn is considering Wisconsin as the site for its new facility, but a talent shortage may forestall the decision. Will the state's extensive retraining programs suffice to secure the deal?

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017

Maersk petitions FMC for filing exemption because of cyberattack

Still reeling from the Petya attack two weeks ago, Maersk announced that its IT systems are so damaged it can't file with the FMC.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 12, 2017

Greenpeace: Apple, Samsung products among biggest contributors of e-waste

When assessing devices across 17 brands, Greenpeace and iFixit found that around 70% of surveyed batteries were "impossible or difficult" to replace.

By Cody Boteler • July 11, 2017

UPS offers weekly retention bonus to attract workers

Warehouses are desperate for workers, resulting in perks, wage gains and employee poaching.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 11, 2017

Supplier financial risk lies at the core of disruptions, per procurement pros

A survey of executives at ProcureCon Indirect East revealed that more than half the respondents did not track supplier financial health after onboarding, but recent events suggest it is a good time to start.

By Rich Weissman • July 7, 2017

Nike aims to increase sales without losing exclusivity

The brand has always capitalized on the high-fashion aspect of its sneakers, but as e-commerce makes footwear cheaper and more readily available, Nike risks losing its appeal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017

BIMCO addresses cybersecurity issues with new guidelines

After the sweeping NotPetya attack, the maritime council is challenging companies to adhere to new cybersecurity guidelines to reduce risk.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017

GSK taps suppliers, Schneider to meet emission targets

The British drugmaker aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 and will need help from its hundreds of suppliers to help cut down on emissions.

By Edwin Lopez • July 6, 2017

Maersk's Nyetya recovery highlights impact of global cyberattacks

The global malware attack hit companies across sectors, hindering logistics companies just as much as chocolate factories. More than a week after Nyetya, organizations are still working to recover. 

By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017

Logistically Minded: Talk of trade wars reach the White House

In other news, Walgreens decided pursuing a Rite Aid merger was no longer worth it, settling for a reduced deal to buy over 2,000 stores and three distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017

Spain's port strikes end as parties reach new deal

A few details must still be resolved, but the dockworkers have called off all planned strikes as employers guaranteed 100% retention despite a 10% salary drop.

By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017