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

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

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK pledges $53.7M to end the 'global disgrace' of modern slavery

As commerce surges ahead during the holiday shopping season, supply chains are on heightened notice that lower costs may be due to human costs.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 11, 2017

What a Sears lawsuit against a supplier means for retailers

Sears' unusual move to take suppliers to court could have implications for other beleaguered retailers, writes David Banker and Keara Waldron of Lowenstein Sandler.

By David M. Banker, Esq, Keara Waldron, Esq • Dec. 11, 2017

How the fashion supply chain could reduce carbon emissions

The fashion industry may be a culprit of high emissions, but some companies are already adjusting their supply chains to reduce them.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2017

Logistics suffer as wildfires ravage Southern California

The natural disaster is closing roads and prompting curfews, which means 3PLs, shippers and carriers will struggle to deliver in-state this holiday season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2017

UPS swamped with shipments, warns of delays

Retailers may need to offer buy online, pick up in store options to avoid blame for delayed deliveries.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2017

ILA breaks off talks with USMX

The East Coast dockworkers' union said it would not talk about fully automated ports, which ended the discussion.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 6, 2017

Macy's to hire 7K more workers for peak season, omnichannel help

Macy's avoids predictions of an early grave, rebounding unexpectedly this holiday season. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2017

California judge rules COSCO-affiliated port truckers were misclassified

Truck drivers have filed more than 800 wage claims in California, saying they've been misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2017

ILA, USMX meet to discuss contract extension

The contract could help stave off strikes and facilitate good relations between carriers and dock workers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 6, 2017