Amazon 'ambassadors' take to Twitter to defend warehouse conditions

The accounts share positive thoughts and stories about pay, benefits and more at the e-commerce giant's fulfillment centers.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2018

Role of healthcare GPOs broadens beyond simple savings to disaster response

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association touts benefits of GPOs beyond cost savings, from hurricanes to Ebola, in their annual report.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 27, 2018

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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.

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Port of Los Angeles estimates 25% of its cargo could be affected by tariffs

The port's executive director told CNBC that he nonetheless expects volumes to remain strong over the next few months.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 24, 2018

Finance professionals see supply chain risk as a top concern

A Dun & Bradstreet report suggests some anxiety felt by financial analysts could ease if they had better tools to forecast and monitor supplier risk.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 23, 2018

Tesla's cash flow woes have some suppliers worried they won't get paid

After asking for money back from suppliers and the CEO suggesting the company might go private, some Tesla suppliers consider the car maker a risk.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Aug. 22, 2018

Jeans remain a top import, but sourcing patterns are shifting

Imports from China and Mexico are stagnating or falling, potentially indicating a sourcing shift as companies manage trade risk in 2018.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 22, 2018

Anheuser-Busch's new accelerator seeks sustainability solutions

The beermaker will tap startups to help it solve 10 challenges facing global supply chains — from responsible sourcing to green logistics.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 21, 2018

Walmart reportedly pushing beauty suppliers to source outside China

Threats for even more tariffs on Chinese goods are throwing retailers and their suppliers off balance as the holidays loom.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2018

New labor contract limits full automation at East, Gulf Coast ports

The International Longshoremen's Association says ports can deploy semi-automated equipment if workforce protection guidelines are followed.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2018

Air cargo industry warns of delays due to truck driver shortage

The driver shortage is a result of a long and winding road in the trucking sector, with effects rippling through all levels of industry. 

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 17, 2018

Economists: Trade wars could lead to drop in US exports

The rising costs of producing goods in the U.S. may lead to lower exports and could nullify the trade deficits gained from a drop in imports.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 16, 2018

US, China to meet later this month to talk trade

The timing of the meeting will be critical with a flurry of tariff activity coming in late August.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 16, 2018

CBP to kick off blockchain pilot next month

The agency is looking not only to explore how the blockchain could speed up international trade, but also to inspire private sector innovation. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 16, 2018

Rail leaders 'optimistic' about hitting train safety deadlines after federal warnings

Aspects of Positive Train Control must be implemented by the end of the year, something the American Public Transportation Association said is within reach.

By Chris Teale • Aug. 15, 2018

Walmart aims for 'zero waste' to landfills by 2025

The retailer is looking up and down its vast supply chain to stop contributing to landfills in Canada, Japan, the U.K. and U.S. in less than seven years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 15, 2018

Retailers bring in record imports to beat tariffs

With good sales so far in 2018, retailers would rather order early than miss out on end-of-year sales opportunities, according to the NRF.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 13, 2018

Port of Amsterdam adds solar panels in sustainability push

Government incentives and the Paris Climate Accord are driving the changes at Europe's fourth largest port. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 10, 2018

UK port association says industry is not prepared for 'no deal' Brexit

Two-thirds of business leaders now think no deal is the most likely scenario for the negotiations, however.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 8, 2018

Not if, but when: How supply chains prepare for hurricane season

As Category 3 Hurricane Hector nears Hawaii, risk and logistics managers remember lessons learned from last year's series of devastating storms.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 8, 2018

Transportation, warehouse employment falls by 1,300

The reduction of jobs shows an understanding of business cycles, indicating healthy, forward looking companies in the industry.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 6, 2018

Blockchain test traces Nestlé baby food ingredients

Recent widespread food recalls highlight the need to quickly and accurately trace the source of food products. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 5, 2018

Toyota will deploy 'Beta' hydrogen fuel cell truck this fall

The explosion of online commerce has reshaped the need for zero-emissions trucks, leading to lower fuel costs and a cleaner environment.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 3, 2018

Tariffs, production shifts create 'unfortunate condition' for Harley-Davidson

Shifting demographics and trade regulations have forced changes on the "115-year-old great American company."

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 2, 2018

China warns it could retaliate with tariffs on $60B

The announcement comes after the U.S. said it will consider raising tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of imports from China. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 3, 2018

BNSF bans retrofitted tank cars from crude oil service

Tank car owners who invested heavily to upgrade fleets to 2015 safety standards face significant losses if railroads continue to limit their usage in favor of standards even more stringent.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018