Private labels, streamlined operations can help stores avoid the 'Retail Apocalypse'

Retailers are filing for bankruptcy left and right, but strategies such as digitization and acquiring tech-savvy startups could help companies avoid that fate.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 14, 2018

DHL wants to see blockchain in life sciences, pharmaceuticals

The 3PL partnered with Accenture to release a report on how blockchain can help a variety of industries, primarily from a logistics standpoint.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 13, 2018

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical uncertainty and labor tensions. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

The 'chords' of supply chains

Despite a whirlwind of changes in e-commerce and technology, a few tenets of supply chain management will always hold true.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 13, 2018

EU ports warn of ocean freight bottlenecks post-Brexit

Tighter controls and customs inspections between the U.K. and European Union could lead to port congestion and delays for shippers.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 12, 2018

While Apple supplier performance ticks up, so do violations

Only 1% of the tech company's suppliers received a ranking of "low performing," but core violations doubled since 2016. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 9, 2018

Trump slaps on steel tariffs but spares NAFTA neighbors

Steel yourself for 15 days of elevated sourcing activity and price volatility as markets adjust to the 25% higher raw material costs for select metals.

By Edwin Lopez • March 9, 2018

A NAFTA deal may come down to political will

Trade officials warn time is running short as all three nations approach their political seasons. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 8, 2018

65% of procurement execs lack visibility past tier 1 suppliers

CPO's top priority is cost reduction, while transparency and technology adoption are lacking, according to a survey from Deloitte.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2018

FDA commissioner decries drug industry oligopoly

The consolidation of PBMs, wholesalers and pharmacies is likely not in the best interest of patients, according to Scott Gottlieb of the Food and Drug Administration.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 8, 2018

EU threatens retaliatory tariffs on Levi's jeans and bourbon

With supply chains and the global economy interconnected, it's imperative for companies to pay attention to the geopolitical landscape. 

By Rich Weissman • March 7, 2018

CBP outlines 4-step plan to crack down on counterfeits

The agency seized a record number of counterfeit goods in 2017, as e-commerce has facilitated an influx of new sellers and importers to the market. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 7, 2018

Economist warns job losses may follow tariffs at TPM 2018

The past two presidents also raised tariffs against China to protect U.S. jobs — but ended up costing the country more than it helped.

By Edwin Lopez • March 6, 2018

How Maersk proved its 'herculean resilience' after malware devastation

For 10 days following Nyetya the shipping giant operated without reliable IT and performed 80% of volume manually.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2018

RILA conference takeaways: 5 factors that will shift retail supply chains

The annual conference highlighted the changing landscape of retail and the necessity for a consumer-centric model. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2018

Driver misclassification battle roars on in California, hitting XPO

A new lawsuit alleges the trucking company's drayage subsidiary deprived workers of rest breaks and compensation by classifying them as contractors.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 28, 2018

These 10 retailers are all 'at-risk' for the same reasons

Retailers still using pre-internet operational and logistical methods are at a higher risk of bankruptcy.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 28, 2018

E-commerce counterfeiters flourish despite CPB, ICE efforts

In a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office test, at least half of goods sold online by third party sellers were found to be counterfeit.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 28, 2018

Widening export-import balance could hurt US trade

According to Maersk's recent North American Trade Report, improved infrastructure and increased digitization could accelerate U.S. gains from trade.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 27, 2018

Apple wants to buy cobalt straight from the source

Demand for cobalt is rising, so Apple is working to ensure it gets the quantities it needs for the price it wants.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 27, 2018

Buyers must learn to manage the 4 stages of product lifecycles

All products become obsolete at some point. Learning how to spot and manage that is a core skill.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 26, 2018

Only 6% of companies believe they've achieved full supply chain visibility

A Geodis survey found 57% of companies see supply chain as a competitive advantage, but 70% consider them "very complex."

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 26, 2018

Amazon's new shipping service not a threat to FedEx, UPS

A report from S&P Global Ratings concludes Amazon's entry into the 3PL market may be overhyped.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 23, 2018

Trucking shortage, ELD leads CMA CGM to charge intermodal fee

The surcharge will offset costs incurred by the shipping line due to driver shortages and trucking delays.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 23, 2018

Unilever will fully disclose its palm oil sources

Transparency in the company's supply chain allows it to remain in the good graces of its consumers and clients. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 21, 2018

Case study: How Tesla changed the auto industry

Why is Tesla so polarizing to investors and the media? As one of the auto industry's biggest disruptors, the company can tell us a lot about the state of operations and innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 20, 2018