Blockchain test traces Nestlé baby food ingredients

Recent widespread food recalls highlight the need to quickly and accurately trace the source of food products. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 5, 2018

Toyota will deploy 'Beta' hydrogen fuel cell truck this fall

The explosion of online commerce has reshaped the need for zero-emissions trucks, leading to lower fuel costs and a cleaner environment.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 3, 2018

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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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Tariffs, production shifts create 'unfortunate condition' for Harley-Davidson

Shifting demographics and trade regulations have forced changes on the "115-year-old great American company."

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 2, 2018

China warns it could retaliate with tariffs on $60B

The announcement comes after the U.S. said it will consider raising tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of imports from China. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 3, 2018

BNSF bans retrofitted tank cars from crude oil service

Tank car owners who invested heavily to upgrade fleets to 2015 safety standards face significant losses if railroads continue to limit their usage in favor of standards even more stringent.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018

Logistics companies, Asian nations reap benefits of trade war

While some companies are struggling to figure out the best approach to overcome disruptions created by tariffs, other companies may be reaping the benefits of this turmoil.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 1, 2018

Engine-maker Cummins voluntarily recalls 500K trucks over faulty part

The recall will roll out in two phases, beginning this month, to replace a defective system that is creating excess emissions of nitrogen oxides. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2018

Could a vessel fire sink your company's supply chain?

Any disruption in a single voyage has a significant ripple effect.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018

How an 11-day truck strike in Brazil hurt Unilever's top line

The consumer goods retailer saw its revenues fall 0.6% and sales decline up to 9% due to the strike.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

How COSCO responded to a cyberattack on its systems

The attack shut down the carrier's customer service phone lines and emails in the Americas, forcing a contingency plan on one of the world's largest shipping lines.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

Cyberattacks targeting the software supply chain nearly double

As more data are managed on the cloud, supply chain managers must understand the vulnerabilities of both emerging and legacy technology.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 30, 2018

COSCO restores service 5 days after cyberattack

Phone and email services are back to normal, although local websites in the Americas remain offline to ensure network security.

By Edwin Lopez • July 30, 2018

Mid-sized company executives worried about China trade war, NAFTA

Amid optimism around an economy now reported to be growing at a 4.1% pace, two-thirds of executives surveyed remain concerned about the pressure tariff escalations place on supply chains.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 30, 2018

Returns: Record-breaking Prime Day's aftermath

Suppliers and retailers must prepare for a surge in consumers returning goods — or risk products turning into "dead money."

By Craig Guillot • July 26, 2018

Amazon boss says no-deal Brexit could lead to 'civil unrest'

As part of its risk mitigation strategy, Amazon plans for all contingencies that could derail consumer spending.

By Rich Weissman • July 26, 2018

US, EU vow to work toward 'zero tariffs'

While businesses trading globally welcome the news, many are still concerned about trade barriers with partners such as China, Canada and Mexico.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 26, 2018

Ransomware attack hits COSCO in US

The shipping line's North America branch is suffering slowed communications due to a cyberattack that began Tuesday.

By Edwin Lopez • July 25, 2018

Tesla supplier halts cobalt supply chain amid possible Cuba ties

Panasonic's raw material supplier was sourcing from Cuba, but imports from the country are banned in the U.S. — where Tesla, its battery client, is based.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 25, 2018

Boeing forecasts 'unprecedented' pilot demand over next two decades

Pilot recruitment and training will be vital to meet the expected demand as e-commerce and the desire for rapid delivery grows. 

By Barry Hochfelder • July 25, 2018

Strike at Canadian Pacific has 'no lingering effects' on rail operations

Labor unions ratified agreements this summer, setting up stability for CP and shippers using the railway. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2018

71% of businesses don't hold suppliers to the same security standards

Suppliers using rudimentary networks pose a high risk to the value chain, often unknowingly inviting hackers in through the front door.

By Rich Weissman • July 24, 2018

Shipping lines reduce service loops ahead of tariffs

The recent deal between Maersk, MSC and ZIM can also be read as a way to cut two service loops ahead of a drop in demand.

By Edwin Lopez • July 24, 2018

Does Tesla's 'big ask' for cash from suppliers risk disrupting the supply chain?

The move is part of Elon Musk's promise to deliver positive cash flow, but can suppliers handle the request?

By Shefali Kapadia • July 23, 2018

Help wanted: The giant risk supply chain managers are ignoring

Job openings in the U.S. have reached new highs, and the shortage of labor is hurting companies from coast to coast. 

By Rich Weissman • July 23, 2018

Apparel industry ranks trade policy, tariffs as top business challenge

As a trade war brews with China, the fashion industry is looking for alternate sourcing destinations, resulting in major supply chain shifts. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 19, 2018