Amazon's mid-year job fair sets the stage for hiring spree

Bolstered by new fulfillment centers and with the offer for employee benefits, the e-commerce giant again sets a benchmark for growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 31, 2017

ILWU votes for 3-year contract extension with West Coast ports

Early voting results reveal 67% of the West Coast dockworkers' union voted to renew their contract until 2022, although official results will be not released until Friday.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 31, 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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Deadly salmonella outbreak from imported papayas exposes food safety issues

At least 46 people have gotten sick and one has died from contamination federal regulators believe originated from tree fruits imported from Mexico.

By Megan Poinski • July 31, 2017

Small logistics companies outpace the leaders in accuracy, flexibility

Quality of service outweighs the size of a company when it comes to logistics.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 28, 2017

White House kills BAT as retail groups cheer

With Republican leaders conceding on the 20% tax on imports, trade groups will pivot their advocacy measures to push for tax reform before the end of the year.

By Corinne Ruff • July 27, 2017

Human-machine teams could increase cybersecurity

A McAfee report found that the most successful cybersecurity teams automate threat investigation and allocate about 50% more time to threat hunting. 

By Justine Brown • July 27, 2017

Report: Supply chain staff shortages may reach crisis by 2020

With a widening gap between supply and demand, companies must find new ways to recruit for future generations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 27, 2017

How US infrastructure needs stack up globally

The world will fail to meet its collective infrastructure needs if countries don't increase spending. Right now, the U.S. has the biggest shortfall.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017

Maersk in 'last sprint' of Petya recovery

Large company recovery times from cyber attacks average one month; smaller businesses likely to struggle for 54 days.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 26, 2017

Teamsters, state officials call for review of distributors' role in opioid crisis

McKesson Corp. faces ongoing scrutiny and lawsuits over its lack of opioid distribution oversight while the company continues to reward its leadership.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 26, 2017

Report: Most companies fail to address child labor in supply chain

Companies focus on easier goals, such as workplace safety, but have yet to make significant inroads in actively addressing illegal child labor.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 25, 2017

This 3-D printing startup wants to turn supply chains upside down

Voodoo Manufacturing, a startup experimenting with robotics in Brooklyn, NY, has a plan to cut costs 90% so that it's cheaper, faster and better to use 3-D printing for prototypes and low volume industrial parts.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 25, 2017

Extreme weather events can cripple supply chain without advanced preparation

The best way to mitigate risk and ensure resilience is by creating a plan in advance, and then sticking to it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 24, 2017

Two new initiatives seek to reduce food waste within the supply chain

Wasted food consumes valuable landfill space and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, but the University of Arizona has two new initiatives that may help reduce waste in food supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 24, 2017

How the supply chain is adapting to FSMA

Whether responsible for five or 5,000 suppliers, managers must prepare to comply with stringent food safety rules.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 20, 2017

FMC grants Maersk's petition for filing exemption in wake of Petya attack

The regulator granted Maersk Line's petition on the grounds that shipping will not be negatively affected by filing delays.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 20, 2017

FedEx's TNT Express still suffering effects of Petya cyberattack

The company said damage was so extensive it may not be able to restore TNT's operations in full.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

Canadian timber prices rise as fires consume product

Wildfires may limit wood availability, driving up prices and depressing the construction industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 18, 2017

The US' official NAFTA negotiating objectives

The U.S. will renegotiate the landmark trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in a month. Here is the document that will guide negotiators.

By Edwin Lopez • July 17, 2017

FDA struggles to trace contamination within complex food supply chains

The FSMA helps to identify sources of food contamination more quickly, but the burden of the risk of food poisoning still falls on the consumer.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 17, 2017

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

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