Round 6: It's now or never for NAFTA

This week could very well determine whether NAFTA lives, dies or — as one outlet put it — is zombified, but the real bellwether will come in March.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 22, 2018

XPO LTL drivers vote against union membership in Albany

The Teamsters claim XPO misclassifies drivers, but drivers decided joining the union would not protect their interests.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 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

New order-to-store system blamed for Whole Foods shortages

Employees told Business Insider the supply program is too stringent and is failing to meet demand.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 19, 2018

Chain Reaction: (Don't) fight the future

Introducing a weekly roundup of news and insight regarding regulation and technology in the supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 19, 2018

Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2

Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Executives reassess risk strategy in wake of 2017 hurricanes

More than 60% of surveyed executives admitted they were not completely prepared to handle natural disasters. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 18, 2018

CSX hints at more layoffs in 2018

As the company continues to streamline its operations, investors fear more disruptions.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 18, 2018

Report: At least 289 North American waste facilities suffered fires in 2017

New analysis from Fire Rover outlines China's scrap import ban, climate change and the uptick in lithium ion batteries as future risk factors.

By Cody Boteler • Jan. 17, 2018

Are industries prepared to handle cyberattacks this year?

Last year's NotPetya attack is just the beginning of a rampant cybercrime trend, according to a report by Booz Allen Hamilton. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2018

How to navigate the sharing economy in 2018

The market phenomenon is coming to the supply chain, but it's already starting to shake up the trucking industry.

By Bill McHenry • Jan. 17, 2018

Target's supply chain camp takes aim at talent crisis

The retailer welcomed 14 MBA students to help solve the supply chain problems of the future at Target Arrows Camp.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 16, 2018

The UK's 25-year Green Brexit plan shows supply chains' potential

The Green Brexit plan seeks to take advantage of the upcoming shift in supply chains to emphasize responsible sourcing of natural resources.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 12, 2018

Fashion brands face petition for supply chain transparency, but at what cost?

Forever 21, Armani and Walmart received a petition for more transparency from 70,000 consumers this week, but the need to maintain a competitive advantage could complicate the brands' efforts.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 12, 2018

Is NAFTA dead?

Currencies fell after Reuters reported Canada is convinced President Trump will soon pull the plug on the trade deal, but foreign onlookers seem hardly worried.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 11, 2018

Counterfeit Nike Air Jordans intercepted at Dulles International Airport

Counterfeit luxury items remain hard to regulate despite the efforts of CBP and maritime transporters.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 11, 2018

The fight against human trafficking begins with sourcing

Technology enables managers to identify forced labor deep within their supply chains in order to pursue "procurement with purpose."

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 11, 2018

As biopharma supply chains streamline, companies consolidate

EY's report details big changes — including the return of the "mega-merger" — coming to pharmaceutical companies and their supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 10, 2018

Los Angeles city attorney sues companies suspected of misclassifying port truck drivers

If the city wins the case, the companies may pay civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2018

How to predict and solve supply chain problems before they happen

Predictive analytics and machine learning are helping supply chain managers become more savvy and proactive.

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 10, 2018

Toyota invests $100K in University of Evansville supply chain talent

The university's new supply chain degree program is the latest in a trend for greater educational options in the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2018

Distributors fire back against opioid lawsuits

Facing a wave of lawsuits by cities nationwide and increased media scrutiny, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance wants to correct the record on its role within opioid supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 9, 2018

4 supply chain predictions for 2018

Digital transformation will be key this year as companies explore ways to improve efficiency. 

By Craig Guillot • Jan. 8, 2018

How to avoid the data junk drawer: 5 Big Data trends for 2018

This year, with easier access to solutions and real-time data stored on the cloud, Big Data is expected to mature.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 8, 2018

Amazon nabs patent to 3-D print custom parts

Amazon's patent could be the first step toward acute competition with hardware stores and small parts manufacturers.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 8, 2018

FDA guidance urges food industry to use preventive controls

The guidelines, which offer clarification on the Food Safety Modernization Act, address remaining questions on an appropriate timeline for companies to issue food recalls. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 8, 2018