McKinsey: Sustainable supply chains are 5 years away

While the impetus for change is largely consumer-driven, the burden of the transition will fall squarely on CPOs who know sustainability is a necessity, not a luxury. 

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 17, 2019

Former Amazon last-mile provider to lay off 900

This last mile shake-up and about 700 other layoffs at Atlanta-based Inpax follow a Buzzfeed and ProPublica investigation that found drivers were involved in fatal crashes while delivering Amazon packages. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 14, 2019

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Suppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain

When the strike ends, General Motors will have to figure out dealerships' inventory needs and pass them along to suppliers.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2019

Carlsberg debuts sustainable paper bottle prototype

The paper beer bottle prototypes are part of the Danish brewer's commitments to reduce plastic packaging waste and cut its carbon footprint. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2019

Fitbit to move 'effectively all' production out of China

CFO Ron Kisling said the company has been working on finding alternatives to China since 2018 in response to the U.S.-China trade war and tariffs. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2019

Convoy: Bundling freight cuts carbon emissions 45%

The digital freight broker said its Automated Reloads program reduces empty miles by booking multiple loads at once, thereby reducing truck emissions.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 10, 2019

Seafood consumers 'overwhelming concerned' about sourcing and sustainability

An online survey from Blue Circle Foods indicates that consumers want more transparency and traceability for the food they consume. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019

The US is staying in the UPU, but global postal rate changes are coming

Though an international postal crisis has been averted, upcoming deadlines will require shippers' attention.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2019

BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific face lawsuits from dozens of shippers. Here's why.

After shippers' attempt to form a class were denied many of them filed their own suits, resulting in a flurry of legal action hitting carriers last week.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 8, 2019

John Deere lays off 220 workers citing reduced demand

The OEM has forecasted production capacity reductions for two quarters as the U.S.-China trade war has dampened farmer sentiment and appetite for new equipment investments. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Dec. 10, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond to cut $1B in inventory, hundreds of millions in cost as more stores close

The troubled home retailer will close 60 additional stores by end of the year, but executives hope inventory reduction and cost of good savings will stop the bleeding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 4, 2019

Amazon fights back against AAFA's 'notorious market' claims

In a letter to a U.S. Trade Representative, the e-commerce giant said it goes “well beyond” its legal obligations in fighting counterfeits.

By Ben Unglesbee , Daphne Howland • Updated Oct. 16, 2019

Omnichannel push ushers in first profit growth in 2 years for H&M

The fast-fashion retailer is opening fewer stores, fueling e-commerce and doubling down on sustainability — and shoppers also like the clothes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2019

CBP warns forced labor could be used in these 5 products

CBP's Withhold Release Orders allow the agency to detain the affected goods when imported until their legal provenance can be determined. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 3, 2019

Are vertically-integrated supply chains a thing of the past? Campbell's says no.

By processing directly and working with farmers for long stretches, Campbell’s has taken control of the texture of the tomato products that go into their soups and sauces. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 3, 2019

Food companies align with international sustainability goals but need to do more, study finds

The Barilla Foundation noted a lack of detailed supply chain analysis as well as insufficient evidence of companies' corporate citizenship.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 26, 2019

US will remain in Universal Postal Union after compromise vote

"The Union is intact," said Universal Postal Union Secretary-General Bishar A. Hussein at a press conference following the vote.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Sept. 25, 2019

How resilient buildings drive resilient supply chains

Supply chain operations can only be assured to the extent that individual nodes in the network are prepared to weather both literal and proverbial storms.

By Kate Sherwood, VP and Head of Sales North America at Centrica Business Solutions • Sept. 24, 2019

A Trump tariff boost? Georgia solar manufacturing plant will be North America's largest

Korea-based Hanwha Q Cells' new plant will produce 12,000 solar panels a day. But solar advocates contend the sector would have done better without the tariffs.

By Catherine Morehouse • Sept. 24, 2019

Kuehne + Nagel to offer carbon neutral transport options in 2020

The company announced all less-than-container load shipments will be carbon neutral next year, building toward full carbon neutrality across its network by 2030.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 24, 2019

The upside of disruption? Supply chain's rise in value

Shifts in trade policy and mounting tweets have called attention to the supply chain in a previously rare way.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 24, 2019

If a recession lands, companies plan to ramp up cyber, innovation investments

More than half of C-suite officials, 55%, plan on ramping up their cybersecurity investments as a recession looms over the economy, according to a Grant Thornton survey.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2019

In the fight against food waste, leaders focus on the business case

Experts agree measuring food waste is the crucial first step to moving mitigation work out of the philanthropic realm and into a financial or operational portfolio.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 23, 2019

Nike opens new distribution center running on 100% renewable energy

The 1.5-million-square-foot center is located in Ham, Belgium, expanding the company's existing European Logistics Campus on the site.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 23, 2019

Navigating the logistics of recovery after Hurricane Dorian

While agencies and logistics firms are improving their ability to get supplies to ports of entry in disaster zones, the last mile is often where visibility breaks down. 

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 23, 2019