Cargill cuts ties with palm oil supplier over sustainability concerns

Guatemalan palm oil supplier REPSA faces allegations of environmental and human rights violations.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 4, 2018

Spot market rates heat up as drivers face a winter chill

As extreme weather events rise, supply chains must adapt to the rate volatility that may come with them.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2018

Air cargo avoids delays during US Customs computer outage

Air freight companies reported business as usual, despite long wait times for many passengers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 3, 2018

37 state and local minimum-wage increases take effect nationwide

Minimum wage increases in 18 states and 19 cities are now in effect, with more set for later in the year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018

Strikes, storms and fires disrupted supply chains in 2017

Some of the top supply chain crises had little to do with the weather.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2017

Ford, Alibaba team up to explore online car sales

The partnership aims to meet shifting consumer demands in a tech-driven climate.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017

Update: Kroger lays off 690 at Texas warehouse, but plans to rehire

Warehouse workers in Tarrant County, Texas will reportedly lose their jobs in the transition but may be rehired by the new 3PL.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017

Amazon is scrambling to minimize packaging

The puzzle of e-commerce fulfillment and packaging inefficiencies is often glossed over in the changing retail landscape.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 21, 2017

Sustainable sourcing is more cost-effective than you think

Cost reduction and a focus on social responsibility are driving sustainability in the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 21, 2017

Delta Cargo suffers delays, cancellations after Atlanta power outage

The outage's impact on Delta reveals the dangers of relying on one hub and the need for the grid's cooperation.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 21, 2017

Transportation workers at risk as fatal work injuries surpass 5,000

Freight industry regulation is designed to mitigate risks for workers, but that only works if the rules are followed. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 20, 2017

Ice cream: One of many reasons the cold chain is booming

Managers are playing catch-up as the global cold chain grows rapidly.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 20, 2017

Canada Drugs' US subsidiaries plead guilty to counterfeit drugs charge

In the most recent example of drug supply chain failure, the companies will pay a $5 million fine and surrender their internet domain names.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017

Organic food is a big risk for the supply chain

From false labeling to proper food storage, distributors must be careful to ensure they don't negate an organic certification when food is shipped and handled.

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 19, 2017

As food costs rise, grocers work to avoid charging higher prices

In such a disruptive market, adopting IoT, AI and biotech may be the best way for some grocers to stay competitive.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017

Strike in Brazil leads to long customs delays, stalled shipments

Shippers with suppliers in Brazil are no stranger to strikes, but the most recent, an eight-week customs strike, is crippling operations.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2017

The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017

California wildfires causing very few supply chain delays

Despite initial concerns, the supply chain is proving resilient to California wildfires, even during peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 18, 2017

Warehouse employment has risen 90% since 2000

On average, employment has only risen 12% since the turn of the century.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2017

44.7M metric tons of e-waste generated in 2016

As the stream of e-waste grows, it will likely continue to generate logistical concerns for the waste industry.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 14, 2017

Mattel struggles to control holiday inventory, expects losses

The toymaker is rolling out a new cost savings plan that includes potential job cuts, restructuring and tighter inventory management.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 13, 2017

Dell, General Motors convene the 'NextWave' of marine plastics management

The industry giants join other companies committed to reducing plastic use within their supply chains and preventing misused plastic from reaching the ocean.

By Cody Boteler • Dec. 12, 2017

Surge in e-commerce orders slow holiday deliveries

2017 will market the first time e-commerce has reached $100 billion in online holiday sales, straining 3PL capacity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 12, 2017

Retailers turn to supply chain analytics for profits boost

Stellar inventory management — not markdowns or promotions — could be retailers' newest competitive advantage.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 12, 2017

Why small businesses are against tariffs on foreign solar suppliers

Industry leaders say the tariffs will cripple U.S. solar manufacturing and cost at least 80,000 jobs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 11, 2017