Port of LA may seek to ban trucking companies who hire contract drivers

The issue of employment status surrounding truck drivers has led two city councilmen to take action, but its actual impact on the industry is unknown.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2017

Bon-Ton suppliers reportedly pulling back

Some of the struggling retailer's vendors are asking for better financial terms as they try to protect themselves from the possibility of bankruptcy.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 17, 2017

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Study: Millennials see supply chain as an opportunity for growth

An APICS survey reveals more than 80% of respondents also believe they can make a difference in the field and expect a long career in the profession.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 17, 2017

More than 80% of young supply chain professionals think it is a good career

Because millennials value work environment and company culture so highly, these stats speak well of the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 16, 2017

Shortage of truckers hits potato farmers

Drivers protesting the ELD mandate are forcing some shippers to look for alternative means of transportation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017

Tensions rise as CSX defends new model before frustrated shippers

CEO E. Hunter Harrison defended his legacy at a Surface Transportation Board listening session on Wednesday, but shippers noted the railroad's struggles are a symptom of a much bigger competitive problem.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 12, 2017

Pilot shortage cripples Horizon Air

Disrupting an expensive training system could help solve the pilot shortage.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017

Robotic Industries Association partners with OSHA, NIOSH to ensure safety standards

Workplace safety for collaborative robots will soon have an established standard, thanks to this new alliance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2017

Cash reserves: A hedge against supply chain risk

Companies with ample cash reserves are better able to handle all kinds of disaster, including hurricanes.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 11, 2017

AI is coming for more jobs, but not all of them and not all at once

As automation claims more jobs over time, employers must be ready to upskill workers for new roles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017

Railroads set to reach new deal with 6 unions

The coalitions of 30 railroads and six unions must now individually approve the deal, which guarantees wage hikes to roughly 60% of industry workers through 2019.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 10, 2017

Harvey and Irma rank second and sixth in costliest storms since 1980

Quick reactions and well-planned risk responses were necessary to handle Harvey and Irma, and it looks like they paid off.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 9, 2017

Unexpected surge in US auto sales strains supply chains

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma led to a spike in car sales, testing automakers' ability to scale production in response to new demand.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2017

Atlas pilots protest 'abusive corporate behavior' as hearing draws near

Without an increase in capacity, understaffed air cargo freight lines will continue suffering worker dissatisfaction. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 5, 2017

Crumbling infrastructure shuts down Locks and Dams 52 & 53 on Ohio River

The impact of delayed infrastructure improvements hits the nation's waterway system.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 4, 2017

Spain strikes after police violence in Catalonia, disrupting logistics

Long-term effects will be minimal, but the sudden event highlights how quickly political risk can escalate.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 3, 2017

Risk calendars: How shippers can better forecast transportation needs

C.H. Robinson walked Supply Chain Dive through its process in creating a risk calendar, and how shippers can do the same with their supply chains.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 2, 2017

Economics, not regulation, drives the green supply chain

While laws can help drive the debate in the green economy, ultimately supply chain managers must recognize the long-term benefits of sustainability.

By Rich Weissman • Oct. 2, 2017

Will Puerto Rico be the last straw for the Jones Act?

The 97-year-old law has been waived three times in the past two months, due to its limiting — and in this case devastating — effects during crises.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 29, 2017

Mackey: Whole Foods escaped a 'trap' with Amazon's acquisition

Speaking at an executive conference last week, the Whole Foods CEO said Amazon has freed the natural and organic grocer from its high-price image.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 28, 2017

Food supply chains may need to adjust for endangered foods

Improving cold chain logistics and greater access to foreign markets can't save endangered foods, but can help mitigate the crisis.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 28, 2017

NERC proposal targets cybersecurity risks in electric system supply chains

The new standards aim to reduce the likelihood that an attacker could exploit legitimate vendor patch management processes.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2017

How execs can quantify the ROI of cybersecurity: a model

Think of cybersecurity like you would a supply chain — each link is important, but a cyberattack on certain partners may require a more in-depth continuity plan.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 27, 2017

UPS seeks 95,000 new holiday workers

3PLs and retailers are hiring early this year, and in greater numbers — but the task is complicated by their target cities' low unemployment rates.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 26, 2017

Port of Oakland plans to hire local at its new cargo facility

If a port seeks to expand or develop, having the local community on its side may help expedite the process.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 26, 2017