Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?

A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 5, 2019

Trump calls for new tactics to fight counterfeits

White House National Trade Council Peter Navarro reportedly called the memorandum a "warning shot" for e-commerce marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Alibaba. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 4, 2019

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Darden rolls out new meat sourcing standards

Drawing on consumer concerns, major chains like McDonald's and The Cheesecake Factory have started to switch to antibiotic-free meat and institute policies that reduce harm to animals. 

By Lauren Manning • April 1, 2019

H&M pledges 100% sustainable cotton by 2020

The commitment to recycled or sustainably-produced cotton is part of a larger plan to convert to recycled or sustainable materials exclusively by 2030. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 1, 2019

Uber calls on Congress for infrastructure investment, transportation technology

The ride-hailing company said the federal government can help pave the way for the onset of autonomous and electric vehicles.

By Chris Teale • March 29, 2019

Target includes supplier emissions in new climate goals

This marks the first time Target has taken its entire supply chain, which represents 96% of Target's total emissions, into account when calculating total greenhouse gas emissions.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Fuel prices may rise amid crop loss from Midwest flooding

Nebraska is the third-largest producer of corn in the country and second in ethanol production. An estimated 13% of U.S. ethanol supply is affected by flooding. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 28, 2019

Improper packing, labeling to blame for string of ship fires, insurer says

Mislabeling hazardous materials leads to improper handling, which can cause fires, explosions and loss of life — not to mention cargo. TT Club puts the value of such cargo claims at $500 million per year.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2019

Mars discloses tier 2 cocoa suppliers in step toward supply chain transparency

Publicizing suppliers, along with other recent moves, backs up Mars' Cocoa for Generations plan, which has the aim of attaining a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain by 2025. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Nov. 12, 2020

Packaging makes up nearly half of plastic waste

Companies that look to implement more sustainable practices in their packaging could face lower business risk in the long run. 

By Matt Leonard • March 26, 2019

The realities of rethinking plastic packaging

Manufacturers must consider the product and consequences of alternative materials when making decisions about plastic packaging.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 26, 2019

QFC stores will eliminate single-use plastic bags

The Kroger banner is taking a big first step in the company's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, which aims to eliminate single-use bags across its stores by 2025. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • March 26, 2019

Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX

The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019

Shippers flock to trucking spot market amid Midwest floods

Record flooding in Nebraska and beyond could change the freight demand dynamics in the Midwest at a crucial point in the agricultural calendar. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019

Slow progress prompts new thinking around deforestation in palm oil supply chains

Companies with expressed goals for ridding their palm oil supply chains of deforestation are learning that quick fixes aren't going to cut it. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019

Williams-Sonoma shifts sourcing to plan for 25% tariffs

The question remains what impact planning for a tariff increase will have on the balance sheet this time next year.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019

Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial

The innovation will allow customers to scan their packaged coffee with their phones to learn about its origin and journey to store, a move that could brighten the chain's brand halo. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • March 21, 2019

Maersk joins alliance supporting low-carbon transport

The world's largest container shipping line is often seen as a leader in innovation and sustainability, taking its goals beyond the requirements of the International Maritime Organization. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 21, 2019

H&M to phase out cashmere amid sustainability push

The fast-fashion retailer is dropping the luxe fabric until its supply chain meets the company's environmental and animal welfare standards. 

By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2019

Boeing quiet on 737 Max inventory plans — an airfield could play a role

Boeing owns 100 acres of land about 180 miles from its Renton, Washington, manufacturing facility where the company has stored parts in the past. 

By Matt Leonard • March 20, 2019

Weak industrial security one explanation for Hydro's global ransomware attack

Hydro's entire worldwide network is down, which is impacting its global aluminum production and office operations. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 20, 2019

Can modern, high-tech warehouses rely solely on the power grid?

As warehouses add automation, facilities managers explore alternative energy and smart sensors to reduce reliance on the grid.

By Jen A. Miller • March 19, 2019

Counterfeit goods total $509B, 3.3% of global trade and growing

The e-commerce boom has created a greater circulation of small parcels — a "growing conduit for counterfeit goods," according to the OECD. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 19, 2019

Yum Brands works on science-based carbon emissions reduction targets

If Yum makes a commitment and sets emissions reduction targets in the Science-Based Targets Initiative standards, it would become the second restaurant group do so.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 19, 2019

Lawsuit alleges UPS tolerated nooses, racial slurs at Ohio facility

In addition to numerous specific incidents of racism directed toward them, the plaintiffs allege a racially discriminatory culture "permeated employment decisions."

By Lisa Burden • March 18, 2019