Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 13, 2024

Fires in Brazil threaten global sugar supply

Sugar prices are on the rise as mills in the country deal with lost production. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

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Port of Baltimore creates deputy role to win back shipping business

Former New Orleans port COO Matt Wypyski will serve as deputy executive director for commercial development.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024

Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order

While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024

Harley-Davidson’s DEI rollback is a procurement mistake

The announcement could lead to blowback from suppliers, financial woes, and ultimately hamper supply chain resilience, writes Rich Weissman, a professor at Endicott College. 

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 29, 2024

Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2024

Newell accelerates production shift out of China

The manufacturer is limiting its exposure in the country to avoid potential Section 301 tariff increases.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2024

Fastenal shares contingency plans for hurricane season

The industrial and supply solutions company has hurricane specific supplies stocked in four major distribution centers.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 26, 2024

Canadian National to resume operations, CPKC stoppage continues

The union and representatives from both railroads are meeting this morning to continue negotiations.

By Larry Avila • Updated Aug. 23, 2024

What to know about supply chain resiliency and uncertainty in 2024

Industry experts weigh in on AI, the election and other topics impacting shippers at Industry Dive’s virtual Supply Chain Outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 20, 2024

Economic confidence in North America plummets

Finance professionals have grown more concerned as the pace of expansion cools from its heady 2023.

By David McCann • Aug. 19, 2024

Inflation slows to three-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut

The central bank at a meeting next month is expected to weigh cooling inflation against signs that the labor market is loosening up.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 16, 2024

What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2024

Forced labor risks among fashion industry’s top concerns: survey

More than 90% of respondents said they were “making more efforts to map and understand” their supply chain, including fiber and yarn sourcing.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 14, 2024

FLOW aids GE Appliances’ fast-growing logistics network

Joining the federal platform is one piece of the appliance manufacturer's larger supply chain strategy, VP of Logistics Marcia Brey told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2024

US kicks off Indo-Pacific supply chain meetings

Fourteen member countries met for the first time this week under an agreement to boost supply chain resiliency.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2024

Food suppliers navigate climate change-induced crop shortages

Some ingredient staples are in jeopardy amid rising temperatures. One expert shares advice on how to handle the volatility.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 1, 2024

Manufacturing enters ‘deeper slowdown period’ ahead of election: July PMI

Companies are hesitant to invest in new orders amid high interest rates and political uncertainty, dragging down the industry. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2024

Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage

The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2024

Ocean shippers need contingency plans now, experts say

Diversifying port usage and improving visibility are among the tactics supply chains should deploy.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 29, 2024

Election year uncertainty clouds 2024 supply chain outlook

Manufacturers “may kick the can down the road for certain capital investment decisions” as a result, Michigan State’s Jason Miller said during a panel discussion.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2024

What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?

When major incidents occur, CEOs risk firing, forced resignation, shareholder lawsuits, or even charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Jen A. Miller • July 25, 2024

How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

By Larry Avila • July 24, 2024

Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain

Tesla has deleted the cybersecurity software off all of its systems, the CEO said on the social platform X.

By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024

Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility

The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.

By Kelly Stroh • July 22, 2024