It's time to stop managing intellectual property on a wing and a prayer

Businesses are often confident in their top suppliers' systems to manage intellectual property and confidentiality, but confidence erodes in tiers two, three and beyond of the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 25, 2019

Trump delays tariff hike initially scheduled for March

Tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China will remain at 10%, and the President plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping "to conclude an agreement," Trump tweeted.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 24, 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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Maersk expects trade uncertainty, fuel prices to wreak havoc in 2019

The carrier is in better shape than it was this time last year, but it's the hazy future that makes 2018's gains cold comfort going forward. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019

Retailers warn of Brexit-induced tariff hikes

Without a withdrawal treaty between the U.K. and EU, tariffs of up to 45% on "everyday food items" could be coming soon, according to retail groups. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2019

Kraft Heinz discloses SEC investigation into its procurement policies

The CPG giant found $25 million in procurement spend should have been recorded, a fraction of the company's total procurement spend of $11 billion. 

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 22, 2019

Cargill works toward deforestation-free supply chains by 2030

Two new policies on sustainable soy production in South America and human rights commitments, along with an updated Forest Policy, outline the company's plan for increasing sustainability within its supply of soy, cocoa and palm.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 21, 2019

Cargo theft on the decline, California tops list

Full truckloads accounted for 74% of cargo thefts in 2018, and electronics were the most common item stolen, making up 20% of all thefts.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 20, 2019

How retailers are planning ahead amid tariff turmoil

Supply chain managers aim for best practices in cost control, low inventory numbers and short lead times, even in an uncertain trade climate.

By Craig Guillot • Feb. 19, 2019

Retail imports strong ahead of possible tariff hikes

Talks began in December to resolve the U.S. trade dispute with China, but retailers have been preparing for higher costs on imports since last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 13, 2019

Norfolk Southern lays out dramatic transition to PSR

It plans to reach full PSR implementation by 2021 and acknowledges some customers could be shed along the way. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 12, 2019

Report: Amazon uses facial recognition to verify sellers

Amazon acknowledged to Supply Chain Dive the videos are being used for seller verification but did not offer clarity on whether or not the data is being incorporated with its other facial recognition products. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 11, 2019

Post Toys R Us, Mattel and Hasbro on different paths

Net sales fell further at Hasbro, but both toymakers face other challenges in a market with negative growth.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2019

Trump, Xi won't meet before March 1 tariff deadline

Conflicting reports have emerged on whether tariffs will rise to a rate of 25% in March or remain at the current level of 10%.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 7, 2019

Supplier cyber risk concerns auto industry

In a new study, 73% of respondents expressed concern about the cybersecurity of third-party providers.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 7, 2019

ADM CEO sees end of US-China trade war in sight

A trade resolution would be welcome news to the agriculture industry, hit hard by retaliatory tariffs on American exports such as pork and soybeans.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 6, 2019

How Bulletproof brews a transparent coffee supply chain

For wellness brand Bulletproof, the promise of superhuman health has to be backed up by a relentless sourcing strategy. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 6, 2019

Unilever discloses tea suppliers amid consumer pressure

Shoppers may not have the clout or leverage of those spending millions of dollars in the supply chain, but consumer supported organizations like Freedom United prove their influence by increasing transparency in the tea supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 6, 2019

Walmart, Target, 100+ others saved $19.3B through sustainability

Procurement managers of major corporations can exert influence upstream to meet climate goals, but engaging with suppliers remains fairly uncommon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 6, 2019

Trump light on trade, infrastructure details in State of the Union address

The President's comments on trade were short and direct, calling for passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the lesser-known Reciprocal Trade Act.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 5, 2019

UK manufacturers stockpile resources ahead of Brexit

Trends such as low output and manufacturing job cuts in January show worrying signs for U.K. manufacturing.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Trade risks drive companies to stockpile inventory — is it a risky move?

Building inventory helps to ensure supply, but brings added risk and cost that could cause just as much harm as the trade shifts they are meant to avoid. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 5, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd will convert 15K TEU ship to LNG

Only a handful of carriers plan to use LNG to comply with IMO 2020, setting Hapag-Lloyd apart from other shipping lines.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 5, 2019

DHL, USPS roll out electric fleets in California

DHL said adding 63 EVs to its fleet will help the company meet its goal of zero logistics-related emissions by 2050. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Winter storm Jayden's economic impact less than $1B

Last week's polar vortex set records with its cold temperatures, but its economic impact wasn't as bad as a longer winter storm in 2014.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 4, 2019

IBM, PIL track mandarin oranges on blockchain for Chinese New Year

The trial used an electronic bill of lading, reducing "document processing times to almost zero."

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019