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

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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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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

Automation spending pays off for UPS

At the end of 2018, nearly 70% of UPS' ground eligible volume went through automated facilities, up from 50% in 2017.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019

J.Crew Group selects sustainable denim supplier. Is it a natural fit?

Apparel retailers are increasingly proactive in pursuing sustainable sourcing, but social pressures and outright crisis still play a hand in redirecting the industry. 

By Andy Burt • Jan. 31, 2019

Trade talks with China begin in Washington

Various members of the Trump administration have displayed differing levels of optimism for the talks in recent days.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 30, 2019

Truck drivers may refuse to enter terminal at Port of Baltimore

The drivers claim they're stuck in the middle of a labor dispute, leading to wait times up to seven hours outside the Seagrit Marine Terminal. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2019

Ikea debuts all-electric delivery fleet in Shanghai

The EV deliveries in a city plagued by pollution further advance Ikea's goal to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 30, 2019

The government shutdown is over for now, its final effects still unknown

The consequences of the federal government shutdown will have long lasting impact on company operations, supplier performance and customer service.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 29, 2019

Investors demand McDonald's, Chipotle de-risk meat supply chains

The coalition of investors, which represent $6.5 trillion in managed assets, also sent letters to Domino’s Pizza, Wendy's, and the owners of Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 29, 2019

Breaking up with suppliers is easier than you think

Buyers may let emotion get in the way of the right business decision, agonizing over misplaced feelings of betrayal and disloyalty to a supplier community that often defines relationships a bit differently.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 28, 2019

Hershey sharpens focus on deforestation in cocoa supply chain

The company's efforts are part of a $500 million commitment to cocoa supply chain sustainability announced last year. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 25, 2019

UPS, Delta and Walmart share tactics for combating human trafficking

Executives spoke at the relaunch of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Task Force to Eradicate Human Trafficking.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 24, 2019

80% of UK port leaders unprepared for Brexit

U.K. ports and businesses may struggle with the demands of importing and exporting if a hard Brexit results in nine weeks. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 24, 2019

A trade deal with China is 'miles and miles' away, Commerce secretary says

Wilbur Ross said it shouldn't be surprising a deal hasn't yet taken shape since "trade is very complicated." 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 24, 2019

UPS to pilot reusable packaging deliveries and pickups

The "Loop" system, developed with TerraCycle, eliminates single-use packaging and moves forward the concept of a circular supply chain.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 24, 2019

Amazon, DHL prepare for a hard Brexit

Sellers should have at least four weeks of inventory within the U.K. to fulfill orders in-country and consider placing inventory in warehouses outside of the country to fulfill EU orders, according to Amazon. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 23, 2019

How product recalls spread through the supply chain

Traceability and inventory planning can help supply chain managers weather the storm of a recall. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 22, 2019

Embattled LA port warehouse to shut down

It is unclear what will come of the soon-to-be vacant 600,000-square-foot warehouse, which will shut down after 60 years in operation.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 22, 2019

What's the buzz about global warming affecting world coffee supply?

Even as companies like Nestlé and Smucker invest in their supply chains, a new report shows climate change could make many species of the bean extinct.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 18, 2019

Auto execs decry financial losses due to tariffs

Trickle down effects of trade turmoil are beginning to weigh on markets and the economy. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 18, 2019