Employee vs. independent contractor: The state of worker classification

Depression-era laws on classifying workers do not meet today’s employment demands, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Cold chain integrity, visibility top of mind for pharmaceutical shippers

Panelists representing Teva, Sandoz and freight forwarders identified the top challenges in assuring drug quality at Air Cargo Africa 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

Customs clearance gets faster as 112-country WTO agreement takes effect

The World Trade Organization's agreement is expected to add $1 trillion to annual trade through standardized trade processes.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 23, 2017

Push to adopt twin 33-foot trailers reveals transportation sector's divisions

Parcel carriers argue the trailers would increase balance and safety, but opponents insist allowing the trailers would prove costly for rail and truckload carriers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2017

China spent $1.5B to bring Apple production offshore, will US cities do the same?

The political pressure to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. may be hampered by foreign governments' willigness to pay companies to offshore.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2017

Contract terms: When the fine print isn't so fine

Contract disputes can often be found in the electronic transmissions that parties use where human scrutiny is in short supply.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 17, 2017

Regulatory roadblocks restrict Trump's zeal for infrastructure overhaul

Few can debate the need for nationwide repairs, unless it's a local resident, an environmental lawyer or a fiscal hawk.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 15, 2017

Trump faces mounting pressure in search for business-friendly Federal Procurement Officer

Who will benefit the most from changes in procurement regulations?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 15, 2017

Traceability lags despite its necessity within a sustainable supply chain

Traceability within the supply chain is a critical component to overall visibility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 14, 2017

How packaging redesigns could lead to more efficient recycling and waste management

Consumers are often confused on how to recycle or return products, better labeling may help.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2017

Pharmaceutical supply chain gaps force $230M in drug shortage costs upon healthcare providers

Increased product traceability and visibility could help suppliers identify compromised shipments before it reaches the healthcare facility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2017

Trump's world of trade: 4 must-follow trade issues for supply chain managers

Trade wars, NAFTA, the TPP and new taxes are looming on the trade horizon under the new administration.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2017

Will Trump's policies incite a trade war with China?

The U.S. and China will be vying for influence over global markets throughout the Trump presidency, but the chance of an all-out trade war is yet unclear.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2017

UT court certifies class-action lawsuit against C.R. England

Independent contractors allege the company misled them to believe they would be hired upon completion of a driver training program, but the jobs were not available.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 6, 2017

Will NAFTA have a future in US trade policy under Trump?

New talks are almost certain, but the results could vary from a better agreement to full withdrawal as tensions run high.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2017

GOP's border adjustment tax proposal would impact supply chains

The Republican Party's tax reform proposal could spur a re-networking of global supply chains, as costs of imports rise and exports are subsidized with border adjustability.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2017

What can President Trump do on trade?

Whether the new president will keep to his campaign promises often relies not on willpower but on his office’s constitutional authority and relationship with Congress.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 6, 2017

NAFTA renegotation to begin in May, at the earliest

Mexican officials are starting the internal consultation process, but the U.S. seems to be delaying.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 3, 2017

Unpopular speed limiter rule hits a roadblock

Is it doomed under the Trump administration?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 3, 2017

Wal-Mart, Target, NRF lead retail industry coalition to fight border adjustment tax

Retailers would no longer be able to deduct the cost of merchandise they import under the Republican-proposed 20% border adjustable tax plan, which would drive up the price of goods for consumers, according to the NRF.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 2, 2017

Report: Apparel brands fail to account for Syrian refugees in Turkish supply chain

Brands including H&M, Varner and Lindex must take extra steps to ensure safety of Syrian refugees within their supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Feb. 1, 2017

US, UK to begin post-Brexit bilateral trade negotiations

A new deal promises to ensure business continuity after the U.K. leaves the EU, a move projected for 2019.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2017

Judge rejects additional $80M penalties in latest Wal-Mart vs. owner-operator hearing

A federal judge found that Wal-Mart had acted in good faith in paying its drivers, potentially saving the company from an $80 million expense.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 27, 2017

Trump's 20% tax on Mexico is part of border adjustment tax plan, not punitive tariff

The announcement should not alarm supply chain managers as various free trade provisions continue to exist between the two longstanding allies, despite rising tensions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2017

Senate Democrats propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan

Despite bipartisan support for improving the nation's aging infrastructure, the two parties have been unable to agree on funding sources.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017