Supply chain's path to the top starts with leadership

Today’s company needs a worker with advanced management skills, capable of bringing different departments together to achieve supply chain goals.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2018

Volkswagen supplier negotiating with DOJ in emissions scandal

The German automaker has agreed to pay over $20 billion in settlements, but its supplier says it has limited resources for any financial penalties. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 6, 2018

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Sustainable supply chains

Amid pressure from consumers, investors and governments, companies are scrambling to measure and reduce the impact of their supply chains on the world.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Uber, Waymo face off in court over AV tech dispute

One year after Waymo filed a suit against Uber alleging the company stole trade secrets, an anticipated trial between the tech giants begins.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 5, 2018

Update: CSX, Amtrak trains collide; lack of safety system leaves 2 dead, 110 injured

The freight and passenger trains collided early in the morning of Feb. 4, with extensive investigation by The Federal Railroad Administration to follow.

By Andy Burt • Feb. 5, 2018

Whole Foods employees say new 'scorecard' system is crushing morale

The new inventory management system is so stressful, workers told Business Insider, that they're having nightmares about it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018

Hershey joins sustainable growing practices initiative

Chocolatiers must protect their cocoa sources and those that farm them or risk shortages, unstable supply chains and customer dissatisfaction.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 5, 2018

UPS plans $12B investment as its supply chain, freight growth skyrockets

Accompanying its Q4 2017 earnings statement, UPS announced a $12 billion logistics expansion plan, saying it will use savings from the recent tax law.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 2, 2018

Walmart, Disney back anti-slavery technology startup

Technology can make a difference in rooting out slavery, but only if it starts with wholly accurate data.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 2, 2018

Baxter will import IV saline bags from Mexico in wake of supplier difficulties

Hurricane Maria annihilated Puerto Rico's supply chains, making procurement of necessary health suppliers nearly impossible.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 1, 2018

Trucking capacity crunch will impact C.H. Robinson's 2018 outlook

The 3PL says economic factors and the ELD mandate will continue to drive up prices in 2018. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 1, 2018

Sysco and US Foods allege chicken producers fix prices

The product distributors are accusing Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride and others of collusion from as far back as 2008.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 1, 2018

Amazon effect: Apparel is as perishable as avocados

Due to changing consumer tastes and the rapid rate of innovation, speed-to-market tactics are now necessary for all products, not just produce and perishables.

By Gary M. Barraco • Jan. 31, 2018

Report: 80% of companies surveyed are concerned about digital disruption

The report, released by Accenture and HfS, reveals several insecurities of bigger, established companies adjusting to a technology-dominated age.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 30, 2018

Honda, Nestle, Microsoft among companies recognized for sustainability

Environmental platform CDP named 58 companies for their efforts in reducing emissions and lowering environmental risks. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2018

Restaurants have a beef with meat supplier after food hygiene violations

With food suppliers facing intense pressures to maintain low pricing and strict adherence to delivery schedules, some hygiene related steps my be forgotten — or skipped.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 30, 2018

Maersk reconstructed entire IT infrastructure in 10 days following Nyetya

From the time of the attack to mid-August, the shipping line had to effectively shut down various global operations. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2018

CPG Supply Chains try to keep pace with e-commerce demands

A report from the Boston Consulting Group reveals the greatest challenges facing consumer packaged goods companies.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 28, 2018

Breaking down the truck capacity shortage

Trucking rates are at the highest level since the Great Recession as weather, a strong economy and a driver shortage together yield a tight market.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 26, 2018

After Harrison's death, CSX institutes mandatory annual CEO physicals

The decision could help alleviate financial blows to the company and put shareholders at ease. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018

Apparel brand to pay $2.3M settlement for factory hazards

Legal action and extensive remediation are forcing overseas manufacturers to improve safety conditions for workers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018

Delaware is latest state to litigate over opioid abuse

Distributors deny a role in furthering illegal access to opioids, despite government attempts at finger-pointing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2018

Port of Charleston reconfigures space to cope with rising container volume

Ports and carriers often struggle with container or chassis shortages, but this port is struggling with the opposite problem.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2018

Retailers caught red-handed selling real fur labeled 'faux'

Companies have promised to "clean up" their supply chains as a result of a recent investigation.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 24, 2018

Why businesses must look for more than supply chain visibility

Transparency in the value chain can only go so far, depending on your data and tech.

By Blake Shumate • Jan. 24, 2018

Labor and health violations rampant at Apple supplier in China

The technology giant's issues stem from its desire to keep profits high and labor costs low, according to China Labor Watch. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 23, 2018