Freight and oil bounce back, but extent of Harvey damage still unknown

Ports, rail, trucking and air freight resumed limited operations last weekend, but some refineries are combating hazardous leaks while crude oil movement remains delayed.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Many of the 800,000 people affected by DACA policy changes have employment authorization — but employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017

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IKEA warehouse staff delays strike to discuss pay raise

Unionized workers in Baltimore are demanding a $1-per-hour raise and holiday leave.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 6, 2017

Nike agrees to third-party audits in new deal with Georgetown University

It's the first time the company has agreed to external audits to comply with a university's code of conduct.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

Study: In the UK, large companies owe their peers $57.9B in late payments

More than 50,000 business closures a year could be averted if companies paid their suppliers or smaller partners on time, according to the U.K. government.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

'Trucker Lives Matter' protest will launch Sept. 5

The truckers' protest could add pressure to the capacity shortage exacerbated by Hurricane Harvey, but if supply chain managers communicate with their carriers, they may avoid detrimental delays.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

Meal delivery investments outpace grocery delivery startups

Managing costs proves key to food delivery services of all types, but investors seem to think they're worth more investment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 1, 2017

US manufacturing expects future growth, despite ongoing challenges

Technology is a fundamental driver of manufacturing growth, yet is unevenly applied throughout the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 31, 2017

Supply chains face potential legal trouble in Hurricane Harvey fallout

The EPA approved emergency fuel waivers, refineries released millions of pounds of pollutants and some supply chains could face litigation. Here's what you need to know about mitigating the crisis.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 31, 2017

Costco and others drop trucking line despite company reboot

After being accused of labor abuses, Pacific 9 Transportation is struggling to find companies willing to use its trucking services.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 31, 2017

Study: Retailers still struggle to embrace omnichannel

Adjusting operations to meet evolving consumer demands is difficult for many retail supply chains but is necessary for survival.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 30, 2017

Suppliers balk as Sears' vendor insurance contracts lag

Collaboration and support are the keys to success in buyer-supplier relationships, but conflict is inevitable if buyers can't guarantee payment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 30, 2017

Harvey could drive up gas prices, losses

Not only is all freight suspended, but oil refineries are shuttered, which will likely cause gas prices to mushroom while supply chains falter.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 29, 2017

Partially assembled bombs on cargo planes threaten global supply chains

America's TSA may change security protocols to protect passengers and cargo after security personnel discovered an "IKEA-style" bomb on a flight en route to Australia.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017

Apprenticeships gain foothold in industrial and manufacturing fields

Manufacturing companies are launching special training programs to incite interest among millennials and confront the talent shortage head-on.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017

Delivering fresh meat and seafood remains a challenge

A recent study of meal-kit providers found that 47% of the proteins researchers ordered arrived at temperatures deemed too high for consumption. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2017

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

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

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

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

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