Mondelez pledges to source all cocoa through its sustainability program by 2025

Currently, 43% of the company's cocoa meets the standards under its Cocoa Life program, which seeks to reduce deforestation and child labor but lacks a commitment to a 100% deforestation-free supply chain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019

CPG companies unite behind a 'frictionless' supply chain

Grocery Manufacturers Association CEO Geoff Freeman said he's searching for a head of supply chain, as companies realize its growing importance in removing inefficiencies and determining profitability.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 2, 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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Nestlé now meeting 77% of its zero-deforestation goal

The company is using satellite imagery to track its impact on the supply chain, with a current focus on palm oil production.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 1, 2019

5-year UPS-Teamsters agreement takes effect

Implementation of the contract gives UPS a level of security, and small parcel workers benefit from a $4.15 hourly wage increase. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 30, 2019

Port of Los Angeles calls for Cyber Resilience Center

The center would help to improve information sharing between supply chain partners including the port, terminal operators and freight companies.

By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019

Boeing counts on supply chain for recovery from 737 MAX grounding

Boeing's supply chain agility will be important in ensuring that planes are delivered quickly and production ramps up accordingly if and when the aircraft is cleared for takeoff. 

By Matt Leonard • April 26, 2019

In a first, pharma distributor and execs face criminal charges for role in opioid crisis

The criminal prosecution of Rochester Drug Cooperative and its former CEO could serve as a warning to the three largest industry players: McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health.

By Andrew Dunn • April 23, 2019

XPO touts efforts to reduce warehouse energy use in first ever sustainability report

Sustainability reports, when released on a regular basis, allow for a transparent look at how well initiatives are working at the company and set a baseline for performance.

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

As a procurement professional — and consumer — I failed Earth Day

Supply chain managers have real power to enact lasting change in sustainability efforts. I had a platform to bring my passion, and I didn’t take advantage.

By Rich Weissman • April 22, 2019

Uncontained: The complex link between retail and packaging

Retailers are aware that the environmental impact of packaging is weighing on consumers' minds. But, it's not just about getting rid of plastic.

By Kaarin Moore • April 22, 2019

Walmart, HSBC reward supplier emission cuts with better loan terms

Walmart suppliers have avoided 3.46 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions as part of Project Gigaton China.

By Matt Leonard • April 22, 2019

As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 16, 2019

EU green lights US trade talks amid tariff threats

The negotiations come at a time of heightened tension between the two trade blocs as they threaten tariffs on billions of dollars worth of products.  

By Shefali Kapadia • April 15, 2019

Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end

The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging. 

By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2019

Janet Yellen sizes up the US impact of a hard Brexit

In addition to Brexit concerns, the former Federal Reserve Chair continues to be "very concerned" about the U.S. trade war with China, she said at the Institute for Supply Management conference in Houston.

By Matt Leonard • April 9, 2019

Boeing cuts MAX 8 production by 19%

Before the two crashes, Boeing was about to up production of the MAX 8 to 57 planes per month, and suppliers were likely gearing up. But at least one Boeing supplier is ostensibly unphased by the slowdown. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 9, 2019

8 strategies GE is using to mitigate tariff cost

GE was hit hard by tariffs, missing its operations targets by tens of millions of dollars after they went into place. This is how it's dealt with the new reality.

By Matt Leonard • April 8, 2019

Aldi pledges fully sustainable packaging by 2025

The discount grocer says it will transition all of its packaging to recyclable, reusable or compostable options as competitors roll out similar initiatives.

By Lauren Manning • April 8, 2019

Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%

Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.

By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2019

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

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