Shippers will foot more than half the bill to recover cargo after Maersk fire

Owners of the cargo aboard a Maersk container ship will have to pay 54% of the cargo value to have it released. 

By Barry Hochfelder • May 22, 2018

Supply chains brace for new data standards

Companies will have to comply with Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if their supply chain reaches European customers.

By Craig Guillot • May 22, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Port of Long Beach invests in supply chain education

Since 1993, the Port of Long Beach has awarded more than $775,000 in scholarships to high school and college students from the local area.

By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2018

Burberry will acquire its supplier for 'greater control'

But buying a supplier may not be the best way to gain control over a company's supply chain. 

By Rich Weissman • May 18, 2018

Negotiators blow past NAFTA deadline but plan to resume talks

House Speaker Paul Ryan set the stage for a dramatic week of negotiations, but instead saw NAFTA talks wind down to irresolution.

By Edwin Lopez • May 18, 2018

After a labor dispute, Coast Guard intervenes to restore traffic at Toledo terminal

Global commerce depends on a few freight choke points, which can be severely disrupted in a flash by labor disputes or operational issues.

By Edwin Lopez • May 16, 2018

Treating supply chain as a cost center leaves value on the table

A survey from Accenture found the department is seldom involved in new technology investment decisions, which hinders strategic execution.

By Edwin Lopez • May 16, 2018

OEM-supplier relationships slump in 2018

If supplier relations aren't a priority, profit margins and competitiveness may decrease while supply chain risk increases.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 16, 2018

The world's most resilient countries rely on great infrastructure

How quickly countries can rebuild after a natural disaster is an important factor in sourcing decisions. 

By Shefali Kapadia • May 16, 2018

Tit-for-tat tariffs call for closer calculations

Should the worst happen, companies need to ensure global supply chains are prepared to handle disruption.

By Gary M. Barraco • May 15, 2018

Supplier competition heats up as retailers focus on speed and precision

Suppliers and manufacturers must adopt retailer tactics to improve their own supply chains or else lose business.

By Kate Patrick Macri • May 15, 2018

Warehouse recruiters get creative as labor crunch tightens

Far more than a talent crisis, the U.S. is facing a labor shortage — and that's limiting supply chain productivity.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 15, 2018

Wrangler invests in soil health to improve supply chain

Water availability constrains the world's cotton supply, so Wrangler is working with suppliers to use soil more efficiently.

By Edwin Lopez • May 14, 2018

4 takeaways from ISM 2018

Technology and mitigating supply chain disruptions are top of mind for many procurement professionals.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2018

KFC recovers from DHL disruption, but at a cost

The supply disruption led to 2% lower same-store sales and cost 5% in operating profit in the first quarter.

By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2018

Fire at Ford suppliers plant disrupts best-selling F-150, temporary layoffs expected

Supply chain risk is anything that disrupts continuity of supply, and a disruption in a tightly attuned chain can have massive ripple effects.

By Rich Weissman • May 10, 2018

EpiPen shortage tied to Pfizer manufacturing issues

Problems at a manufacturing facility led to defective devices of a critical emergency treatment for allergic reactions. 

By Lisa LaMotta • May 9, 2018

Can government solve the industry's cyber woes?

Former NSA and CIA directors think the private sector should share more information with government agencies so agencies can help protect them from cyberattacks.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 9, 2018

Can teenagers safely solve the truck driver shortage?

The trucking industry is sharply divided over new legislation that would allow drivers under the age of 21 to transport goods across state lines.

By Barry Hochfelder • May 8, 2018

Nestlé, Starbucks deal will shift the coffee supply chain

The marketing deal could redefine the two companies' distribution networks and the procurement process behind them.

By Rich Weissman • May 8, 2018

How to optimize your customer's return experience

It's a lot easier than you think, and it'll improve your bottom line.

By Rob Zomok • May 8, 2018

12 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2018

Six major retailers have already filed for bankruptcy in 2018, pointing to more struggles ahead. With data from CreditRiskMonitor, we looked at the companies that could be vulnerable in the next 12 months. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2018

Round 9: The final NAFTA countdown

After a full month of talks, negotiators are racing to get a new deal up for votes during both the U.S. and Mexico's lame duck legislative sessions.

By Edwin Lopez • May 7, 2018

Crab industry labor shortage upsets supply chain

Agricultural businesses such as the crabbing industry that depend on seasonal labor to meet harvest targets have been feeling the pinch of labor shortage.

By Rich Weissman • May 7, 2018

Gibson owes suppliers, other creditors more than $11M

The famed guitar-maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday, but will remain in business under different leadership.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Updated May 3, 2018