Trump warns of tariffs on another $267B imports from China

If all proposed duties are implemented, tariffs would affect $517 billion of goods — more than the U.S. imported from China last year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 7, 2018

Drug companies stockpile pharmaceuticals ahead of Brexit

Thousands of drugs are produced in the U.K., but they often travel back to Europe before heading to their final destination. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 7, 2018

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

US, China trade war takes supply chains by storm

Despite political turmoil, the fundamentals of business remain, and like any storm, this too shall pass.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 6, 2018

Trade and tech push supply chains from global to local

The vast majority of businesses are exploring localization options, according to a report published by A.T. Kearney — and the trend is here to stay. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 5, 2018

Supply chains could help spare $270B of food waste with a few fixes

Industry, not consumers, has the primary responsibility for fixing the trillion dollar problem of food waste, according to a report from Boston Consulting Group. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 4, 2018

Burned by Toys R Us, will suppliers ever trust a bankrupt retailer again?

Vendors gave the toy retailer hundreds of millions of dollars in trade credit to help it rebound from Chapter 11. Then the unthinkable happened.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2018

Trade war may present long-term headwind for air freight

Global air freight demand is falling for reasons unrelated to tariffs, but long-term reshoring effects could aggravate the decline.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2018

Drones in Puerto Rico test last-mile disaster relief

The tests aim to prove drones are a viable tool for last-mile delivery of temperature-sensitive medications in time-critical situations.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2018

Sourcing for diversity, with all things being equal

What's the point of a social responsibility initiative if it comes with strings attached?

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 29, 2018

Amazon 'ambassadors' take to Twitter to defend warehouse conditions

The accounts share positive thoughts and stories about pay, benefits and more at the e-commerce giant's fulfillment centers.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2018

Role of healthcare GPOs broadens beyond simple savings to disaster response

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association touts benefits of GPOs beyond cost savings, from hurricanes to Ebola, in their annual report.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 27, 2018

Port of Los Angeles estimates 25% of its cargo could be affected by tariffs

The port's executive director told CNBC that he nonetheless expects volumes to remain strong over the next few months.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 24, 2018

Finance professionals see supply chain risk as a top concern

A Dun & Bradstreet report suggests some anxiety felt by financial analysts could ease if they had better tools to forecast and monitor supplier risk.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 23, 2018

Tesla's cash flow woes have some suppliers worried they won't get paid

After asking for money back from suppliers and the CEO suggesting the company might go private, some Tesla suppliers consider the car maker a risk.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Aug. 22, 2018

Jeans remain a top import, but sourcing patterns are shifting

Imports from China and Mexico are stagnating or falling, potentially indicating a sourcing shift as companies manage trade risk in 2018.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 22, 2018

Anheuser-Busch's new accelerator seeks sustainability solutions

The beermaker will tap startups to help it solve 10 challenges facing global supply chains — from responsible sourcing to green logistics.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 21, 2018

Walmart reportedly pushing beauty suppliers to source outside China

Threats for even more tariffs on Chinese goods are throwing retailers and their suppliers off balance as the holidays loom.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2018

New labor contract limits full automation at East, Gulf Coast ports

The International Longshoremen's Association says ports can deploy semi-automated equipment if workforce protection guidelines are followed.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2018

Air cargo industry warns of delays due to truck driver shortage

The driver shortage is a result of a long and winding road in the trucking sector, with effects rippling through all levels of industry. 

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 17, 2018

Economists: Trade wars could lead to drop in US exports

The rising costs of producing goods in the U.S. may lead to lower exports and could nullify the trade deficits gained from a drop in imports.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 16, 2018

US, China to meet later this month to talk trade

The timing of the meeting will be critical with a flurry of tariff activity coming in late August.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 16, 2018

CBP to kick off blockchain pilot next month

The agency is looking not only to explore how the blockchain could speed up international trade, but also to inspire private sector innovation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 16, 2018

Rail leaders 'optimistic' about hitting train safety deadlines after federal warnings

Aspects of Positive Train Control must be implemented by the end of the year, something the American Public Transportation Association said is within reach.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2018

Walmart aims for 'zero waste' to landfills by 2025

The retailer is looking up and down its vast supply chain to stop contributing to landfills in Canada, Japan, the U.K. and U.S. in less than seven years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2018

Retailers bring in record imports to beat tariffs

With good sales so far in 2018, retailers would rather order early than miss out on end-of-year sales opportunities, according to the NRF.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 13, 2018