Supply chain delays could cost initial iPhone 8 sales up to $17M

Analysts say the rollout of the Apple product may be delayed up to a month due to production and supply problems in China.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • July 14, 2017

Global olive oil supply under threat as tree disease reaches Spain

Up to a million trees in Italy were killed by the bacterium last year, forcing officials to raze trees in an effort to stop the spread.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 13, 2017

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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

Game of Thrones 2017 preview: hazmat transport edition

Professionals transporting dangerous goods must have a lot of questions about the way Cersei and Daenarys are dealing with flammable substances and maritime transport.

By Ben Arens • July 13, 2017

WI rushes to retrain workers, hoping to attract a new Foxconn plant

Foxconn is considering Wisconsin as the site for its new facility, but a talent shortage may forestall the decision. Will the state's extensive retraining programs suffice to secure the deal?

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017

Maersk petitions FMC for filing exemption because of cyberattack

Still reeling from the Petya attack two weeks ago, Maersk announced that its IT systems are so damaged it can't file with the FMC.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • July 12, 2017

Greenpeace: Apple, Samsung products among biggest contributors of e-waste

When assessing devices across 17 brands, Greenpeace and iFixit found that around 70% of surveyed batteries were "impossible or difficult" to replace.

By Cody Boteler • July 11, 2017

UPS offers weekly retention bonus to attract workers

Warehouses are desperate for workers, resulting in perks, wage gains and employee poaching.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 11, 2017

Supplier financial risk lies at the core of disruptions, per procurement pros

A survey of executives at ProcureCon Indirect East revealed that more than half the respondents did not track supplier financial health after onboarding, but recent events suggest it is a good time to start.

By Rich Weissman • July 7, 2017

BIMCO addresses cybersecurity issues with new guidelines

After the sweeping NotPetya attack, the maritime council is challenging companies to adhere to new cybersecurity guidelines to reduce risk.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017

Nike aims to increase sales without losing exclusivity

The brand has always capitalized on the high-fashion aspect of its sneakers, but as e-commerce makes footwear cheaper and more readily available, Nike risks losing its appeal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017

GSK taps suppliers, Schneider to meet emission targets

The British drugmaker aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 and will need help from its hundreds of suppliers to help cut down on emissions.

By Edwin Lopez • July 6, 2017

Maersk's Nyetya recovery highlights impact of global cyberattacks

The global malware attack hit companies across sectors, hindering logistics companies just as much as chocolate factories. More than a week after Nyetya, organizations are still working to recover. 

By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017

Logistically Minded: Talk of trade wars reach the White House

In other news, Walgreens decided pursuing a Rite Aid merger was no longer worth it, settling for a reduced deal to buy over 2,000 stores and three distribution centers.

By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017

Spain's port strikes end as parties reach new deal

A few details must still be resolved, but the dockworkers have called off all planned strikes as employers guaranteed 100% retention despite a 10% salary drop.

By Edwin Lopez • June 30, 2017

Cyberattacks seek industrial targets

As A.P. Moller-Maersk struggles to recover from a cyberattack, Kapersky Labs found 50% of this week's targets were manufacturing or oil and gas busineses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 30, 2017

Kellogg requests extension to reply to distributors' demand letter

After the snack company switched distribution models, former third-party distributors sent a demand letter to Kellogg requesting relief and threatening to file a class-action lawsuit if their demands are not met.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 29, 2017

Maersk, FedEx cases show how cyberattacks can roil global logistics

Global terminal and air freight disruptions highlight the need for logistics continuity plans in case of crises, and the growing threat of cyberattacks worldwide

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 29, 2017

UPS targets renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction with new goals

The logistics giant is betting on renewable energy to reduce GHG emissions by 12%, but its annual report shows the company is lagging on human improvement and air freight sustainability goals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 28, 2017

Report: Global food supply chains depend on 14 freight bottlenecks

Ports on the U.S. Gulf Coast and the nation's rail and waterway networks were cited as vulnerable to disruption, alongside global "choke points."

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 28, 2017

Petya or not? Global ransomware attack hits Maersk, shuts down 2 US terminals

Global ransomware attacks against corporations are the new normal. Unfortunately for shippers, sometimes it causes terminals to shut down.

By Naomi Eide • June 27, 2017

Spain's port strikes begin to see light at the end of the tunnel

Dockworkers are expected to meet with ANESCO, the employers' association, this week to set off a new round of negotiations and potentially call off future strikes.

By Edwin Lopez • June 27, 2017

Mass faintings at apparel factories highlight employer's role in worker conditions

More than 1,000 workers fainted in Nike, Puma, and Asics factories last year.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 27, 2017

UN Women releases toolkit to help narrow gender gap for procurement professionals

The toolkit's research reveals that buying from women-owned suppliers brings procurement savings and a bigger customer base.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 26, 2017

Honda halts production after second wave of WannaCry cyberattacks

As cyberattacks rise in frequency, so too must companies' cybersecurity efforts.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 23, 2017

Drivers' strike in California raises questions of modern slavery

The Port of Los Angeles is seeing its fifteenth driver strike in four years as workers protest their status as contractors and forced debt.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 21, 2017