Port of Amsterdam plant will convert plastic to ship fuel

The process of converting waste to fuel will emit 80% less carbon dioxide than traditional diesel production. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 18, 2018

Supply chain woes leave Boeing, Airbus struggling to deliver

Booming demand in the airline industry is squeezing suppliers and creating shortages of crucial components such as engines and wing assemblies.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 17, 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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UPS launches pilot to deliver packages in apartment buildings

Using smart lock system Latch, UPS workers can drop off parcels inside residential complexes, mitigating the risk of theft.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 17, 2018

Fish tales: Overfishing takes cod away from capes — and the world

Fishing reached record highs in 2016, but its unchecked growth may threaten long-term food security as fish stock declines or shifts to different waters. 

By Rich Weissman • July 16, 2018

34% of companies can't determine country of origin for conflict minerals

Businesses have taken active steps to collect missing supply chain data, and suppliers are increasingly aware of 3TG minerals in products. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 12, 2018

Automation puts supply chain workers at high risk for exploitation

For businesses, juggling efficient automated facilities with the livelihood of workers is a balancing act. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 12, 2018

Southern ports propose new chassis pool to meet demand

Explosive industry growth is causing chassis shortages at ports, so Georgia and South Carolina will pool their resources.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 11, 2018

US announces tariffs on $200B more goods from China

China promised to take "firm and forceful measures" in response, but it's unclear exactly what those measures will be. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 2018

Swimming in data? 3 types of analytics can help

Knowing when to use descriptive, preventative and predictive can make a huge difference in your day to day supply chain operations.

By Hoyoung Pak • July 10, 2018

Under new contract, UPS must give Teamsters notice — but not veto power — for new tech

The national agreement, if approved, would require UPS to give the union six months notice before implementing emerging technology like drones.

By Edwin Lopez • July 10, 2018

What the trade war with China means for retail's pre-holiday

Tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods took hold Friday and an additional $500 billion are threatened ahead of a critical time for retailers. 

By Corinne Ruff • July 10, 2018

'Fragile' food supply chains at risk if Brexit deal isn't reached

Brexit negotiations may be even more in flux after the recent resignations of two U.K. leaders.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 9, 2018

US, China hit each other with $34 billion in tariffs

China's Commerce Ministry accused the U.S. of "igniting the largest trade war in economic history." 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 6, 2018

Palm oil group suspends Nestlé, but is the company guilty?

Nestlé failed to meet some certification requirements for the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, then wrote a letter raising questions over its value.

By Nicole Ault • July 5, 2018

Port of Rotterdam to test post-Brexit customs

The largest container port in Europe will test new customs procedures in November to anticipate the U.K.'s exit from the EU in March 2019.

By Edwin Lopez • July 5, 2018

Tariffs sucker-punch high-debt companies like Harley-Davidson

While the motorcycle company retains good financial strength, significant risk and high debt have investors keeping close tabs on Harley. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 5, 2018

Europe's largest supermarkets team up to cut better deals from suppliers

Carrefour and Tesco are joining forces to lower costs and better compete with German discount grocers and Amazon's growing presence in Europe.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 5, 2018

Before the boom: How $1.2B in fireworks get from China to the July 4 celebration

As the country's fireworks industry consolidates, supply chain managers are preparing to avert disruption.

By Craig Guillot • July 3, 2018

Tariffs drive price inflation, hitting metal buyers

One furniture company with a U.S.-based supply chain is expecting a $5 million increase to its cost of goods sold — just from steel.

By Edwin Lopez • July 3, 2018

65% of procurement professionals say regulations increase business risk

While the fundamentals of mitigating risk and reducing costs remain the same, the complexity of risk has increased with the regulatory landscape in flux. 

By Rich Weissman • July 2, 2018

Mattel may underperform in Q2 due to poor inventory management

The toy supplier's financial outlook is not optimistic for fiscal year 2018 based on its struggle to rebound from Toys R Us' liquidation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • July 2, 2018

3 years after an outcry, Patagonia brings wool back to its supply chain

As the apparel brand investigated its wool sourcing, it encountered significant challenges with traceability and suppliers willing to change their practices. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 28, 2018

Tim Hortons to build two new warehouses

The project aims to expand the distribution network in Canada but comes amid tensions between franchisees and the restaurant chain's parent company. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 27, 2018

Cargill aims to cut carbon emissions 15% by 2020

The initiative seeks to meet the United Nation's goals to reduce worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 26, 2018

LaZBoy CEO: 'It's an uncertain time for cost inputs'

Tit-for-tat tariffs are creating a fickle environment for companies with all-import business models.

By Edwin Lopez • June 26, 2018