4 ways Cainiao is thinking about logistics tech

Group VP and General Manager of Logistics Technology Ding Hongwei discusses future tech opportunities, adoption challenges and falling behind the curve.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 17, 2023

What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?

From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.

By Max Garland • Aug. 16, 2023

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical uncertainty and labor tensions. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Who will pay to decarbonize the supply chain?

Some brands are helping their suppliers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Others are dumping new requirements on vendors without shouldering any of the costs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2023

Biden administration looks to boost sustainability in federal procurement

A proposed rule prompts government agencies to buy more environmentally friendly products. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 14, 2023

Honda sales and profits leap as supply chain disruptions ease

The carmaker delivered nearly 45% more vehicles in the United States from April to June.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 14, 2023

Box recycling rate reaches 93% — depending on who you ask

Recycling data accuracy may be vital in the coming years as brands strive to meet their sustainability goals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2023

Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

Nearly 80% are scaling back, and a record 15% aim to “strongly decrease” their reliance on the country, according to a U.S. Fashion Industry Association study.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 9, 2023

4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

Supply chain issues throw a wrench into school construction projects

Persistent labor shortages and inflation have led initially budgeted project costs to increase from the agreed upon price, one source told K-12 Dive.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2023

Bankrupt AeroCision looks to pay suppliers $5M

The aerospace parts maker filed for Chapter 11 last week after it buckled under revenue shortfalls, rising costs and supply chain disruptions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get 4-year labor deal after union ratification

Now, ports and dockworkers must work to regain trust from trading partners, federal officials said.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 7, 2023

GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 7, 2023

General Dynamics sees greater supplier predictability, catch-up compliance

The aerospace and defense giant delivered 24 Gulfstream aircraft in Q2 and aims to deliver 27 in Q3.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 4, 2023

Pratt & Whitney recalls hundreds of airline engines

Airbus’ A320neo family is the most impacted by the inspection program, though current deliveries are expected to remain on pace.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2023

Walmart aims for sustainable clothing in its supply chain

A test with Rubi Laboratories seeks to integrate carbon capture technology to produce affordable apparel from the emissions.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 1, 2023

Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.

By Colin Campbell • July 31, 2023

Labor Department launches program to reduce warehouse injuries

Injury rates in storage and distribution facilities are higher than the national average, the department said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 31, 2023

Canada’s West Coast ports get new tentative deal after union rejection

ILWU Canada members voted to reject a tentative deal last week due to safety, wellbeing and work jurisdiction concerns. But by Sunday, stakeholders had found a new settlement.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2023

Workers say surveillance makes them less productive — if they know about it

While employers have sought surveillance to improve remote productivity, various studies and surveys indicate that such monitoring could be counterproductive.

By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2023

Bankrupt Incora tries to wrench shipments from holdout supplier

The aerospace supply chain specialist said the unfulfilled purchase orders could “create a chain reaction effect on other contracts and operations.”

By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2023

Why supply chain execs should watch the US housing market

Supply Chain Dive panelists offered varying takes on whether the U.S. economy is headed for a bumpy landing or not.

By David Taube • July 26, 2023

Fashion brands still have work to do on supply chain transparency: report

The Fashion Transparency Index found major brands are lacking in progress when it comes to disclosing details of their suppliers, policies and more.

By Laurel Deppen • July 26, 2023

Why some UPS shippers haven’t diverted volume even as a potential strike looms

As many businesses firm up contingency plans, others are maintaining their current delivery activity with UPS, according to parcel shipping experts.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

FedEx Express pilots reject tentative contract agreement

The company said the results have no impact on service, and negotiators will eventually return to the bargaining table.

By Max Garland • July 24, 2023

Uncertainty around UPS is ‘kryptonite’ to supply chains, trade group warns

The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday urged the carrier and the Teamsters, whose contract expires July 31, to get a deal done quickly.

By Daphne Howland • July 24, 2023