Typhoon Hato kicks off hurricane season as Harvey closes in on Houston

Flexport's Neel Jones Shah explores how each storm presents a unique challenge to supply chains as peak season nears.  

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 25, 2017

What freight brokers need to know about the new food safety rules

Shippers, carriers and brokers are all affected by the FDA's new regulations regarding food transport, which seek to eliminate waste and contamination.

By Todd Bryant • Aug. 24, 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

Best Buy to adopt chemical reduction program

To mitigate risk and perhaps to comply with the new DJSI standards, Best Buy is revamping its chemical reduction program to reduce its chemical footprint and phase out "chemicals of concern."

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 24, 2017

Cybersecurity is no longer an option for supply chains

Nyetya and Wannacry shone a spotlight on supply chains' vulnerability to hackers, leading experts to debate best practices for protecting operations in the age of connected devices.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 23, 2017

US urgently needs funding for freight infrastructure to keep economy moving

If states don't receive funding to build new roads and bridges, congestion will grow and productivity will wane.

By Kurt Nagle and Rich Cooper • Aug. 23, 2017

Most ocean transport cargo travels uninsured to the US

Unaware of the consequences of uninsured ocean containers, buyers forego cargo insurance and assume shippers or carriers take care of it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 22, 2017

More than 11% of workers could lose their jobs to autonomous vehicles

But if driver shortages continue, autonomous trucks could pave the way for freight industry growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 21, 2017

Retailers struggle to hire for their warehouses

Workers are shying away from jobs posted by struggling retailers, which could become a big problem for retailers come peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 21, 2017

White House scraps infrastructure council plans

The news comes after the discontinuation of two other advisory councils this week following comments from the president about white supremacists.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 18, 2017

Trump shuts down 2 business groups — but no love lost, yet

Even though he dissolved the manufacturing council, Trump's business relationships are unlikely to change.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 17, 2017

Maersk expects $1B profit this year despite cyberattack

In its quarterly statement, Maersk said the attack's fallout could amount to financial damages of $200 to $300 million, but it expects a swift and full recovery.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 17, 2017

Costco coughs up $19.4M in damages for selling fake Tiffany rings

In an attempt to alleviate cost pressures, Costco opted to counterfeit a well-known luxury brand.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 17, 2017

How Nike survived a cash flow crisis

The company succeeded by streamlining and growing supply chain finance, writes Tom Roberts of PrimeRevenue.

By Tom Roberts • Aug. 15, 2017

More grocers may consolidate as competition intensifies

Traditional grocers struggle to streamline distribution and supply chains and keep costs low while business booms for wholesalers and discount grocers.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 15, 2017

Target to acquire same-day delivery company Grand Junction

The San Francisco-based company could help Target compete by connecting inventory to established local and regional delivery operations.  

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 15, 2017

THE Alliance clarifies rules for contingency fund's use

Shipping alliances are responsible for guaranteeing delivery of cargo even in the case of bankruptcy, writes Federal Maritime Commissioner William Doyle.

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

FedEx holds Memphis job fair for permanent positions

3PLs are hiring permanent workers, confirming the upward trend of e-commerce and suggesting a strong peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 14, 2017

CSX furloughs half the staff at Chicago railyard

Customer satisfaction drops and rail workers issue resentful replies to CEO Hunter Harrison as CSX diverts trains to the congested Belt Railway.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 11, 2017

Containers lost at sea add up

Roughly 568 shipping containers are lost each year during normal operating conditions, at great costs to shippers, carriers and the environment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 11, 2017

How to navigate labeling in a highly regulated, competitive marketplace

As a new FDA requirement goes into effect, manufacturers may struggle to sift through their labeling options without compromising cost efficiency and growth.

By Laura Johnson • Aug. 10, 2017

Office Depot begins same-day delivery

Specialty retailers may start investing more in streamlining their supply chains to satisfy consumer demand for high-quality products and fast shipping.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 10, 2017

Reuters: Tesla plans to unveil self-driving electric trucks in September

Tesla is in talks with the Nevada DMV and California officials to test self-driving, electric semi-trucks soon.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 9, 2017

Hanjin's creditors may receive less than two cents on the dollar

Nearly one year after the carrier's bankruptcy, hard-to-read warning signs suggest creditors will walk away empty-handed.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 9, 2017

With unemployment low, grocery delivery services fight to retain workers

Instacart and Postmates are among the gig-economy companies offering perks, bonuses and other enticements to attract and keep employees.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2017

Blue Apron alleviates supply chain angst with move to automation

As Blue Apron's value dwindles, more private companies may feel pressure to go public to prove their profitability.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 8, 2017