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

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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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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

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

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

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

Without power, Puerto Rico's drug manufacturing left battered by Hurricane Maria

The FDA has been working with drugmakers to bring sites back online after the storm damaged much of the island's infrastructure.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 25, 2017

Companies will offer higher wages, fewer restrictions to holiday hires

As retailers and e-commerce sites rush to prepare for the holiday peak season, they're putting together attractive wage-and-benefits packages to incentivize potential hires to apply.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 25, 2017

Reuters: CSX halts auto shipments in OH yard

Questions prevail ahead of CSX's rescheduled meeting with the Surface Transportation Board and earnings call, to be held mid-October.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 22, 2017

Chassis shortage affects Houston's port traffic

The Port of Houston's vessel backlog only intensifies its chassis crisis.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 22, 2017

FedEx operating income takes $300M hit after Nyetya

The 3PL's operating income fell 11% compared to the same period last year, partly due to the cyberattack and Hurricane Harvey.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 21, 2017

Senate bill denies human trafficking felons access to a CDL

It's a step in the right direction, but Truckers Against Trafficking believes the bill should affect more than just CDL holders. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 21, 2017

IKEA requiring fair treatment for sub-distributors

The company's new program will set standards for minimum wages, working hours and rest times for its truck drivers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 21, 2017

How Target uses demand response to cut energy, supply chain costs

Target has 815 locations in 31 states enrolled in 140 different programs, allowing the company to cut HVAC 36,000 times over the course of six months.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 21, 2017

Toys R Us owes suppliers more than $200M, may not be able to repay

The toy retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, leaving suppliers in the lurch.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 20, 2017

Turnover rate for truck drivers rises amid increased freight movement demand

A growing driver shortage across the trucking industry may result in higher rates for shippers and more expensive holiday pricing, according to the ATA.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 20, 2017

Hurricanes Irma and Harvey put the construction supply chain to the test

Big box retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's tell Supply Chain Dive what it's like to be at the front-lines of repair efforts.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 19, 2017

Japanese lines to order 20 LNG ships for Toyota

The deal helps Toyota, NYK Line, K Line and MOL reduce their carbon footprint and secure transport capacity before new maritime emission rules enter into force.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 19, 2017

Toys R Us vendors reportedly pull back ahead of possible bankruptcy

Chatter around a possible bankruptcy filing from the toy retailer has intensified with reports of skittish vendors and news that Toys R Us is shopping a bankruptcy plan to lenders.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2017

Demand for construction supplies soars after Hurricane Harvey

Thomas Index data provides a unique understanding of market mechanics after hurricanes, which was not available prior to the recent storms.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2017

C.H. Robinson taps into predictive analytics to build supply chain resilience

Machine learning and AI are key to predictive action reducing risk within the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

FMC approves THE Alliance's 'safety net'

"Looking back, things could have been done differently," said FMC Commissioner Doyle, reflecting on the industry's handling of Hanjin Shipping's bankruptcy.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

Irma could hit holiday inventories

Planalytics says some $2.75 billion in sales could be lost to Irma, in addition to costs incurred by damage.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2017