FedEx, UPS delivery truck maker lays off over 900 at three plants

The first round of job cuts at Morgan Olson’s Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia sites will begin Dec. 22.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 12, 2023

10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head

Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America

The clothing maker is one of many eyeing the region, but economic and policy barriers could stand in the way of greater investment.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2023

Teamsters, UPS avoid peak season strike in Louisville

The parcel giant reinstated dozens of terminated union workers at a package sortation hub after a call with the union Friday.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 11, 2023

Teamsters threaten UPS strike in Louisville after layoffs

The union's leader gave the delivery giant until Monday to rectify the situation impacting a subset of workers at a package sortation hub.

By Max Garland • Dec. 8, 2023

‘We need everyone on this journey’: How PepsiCo is reducing water use in its supply chain

The beverage giant is focused on efficiency in its operations and working with communities, Pepsi’s senior director overseeing water strategy told Supply Chain Dive.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2023

5 tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change

As weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves to reduce premiums. 

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2023

Staples cyberattack affected online order deliveries

The retailer restored several systems last week, and its supply chain is operating normally, a spokesperson told Cybersecurity Dive.

By David Jones • Dec. 1, 2023

Former GM procurement manager convicted in supplier bribery scheme

Hyoung Nam So was found guilty of securing a $100 million contract for a South Korean auto parts supplier in exchange for millions in cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 30, 2023

How a furniture company’s bankruptcy became a logistics nightmare

After Mitchell Gold Co. ran out of cash, logistics partners storing thousands of products were left without payment — and customers were left waiting for delivery.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023

How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen supply chains

Creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's procurement playbook, a White House adviser told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

S&P turns negative on Clorox after cyberattack causes shortages

As the CPG company recovers from significant operational disruptions, analysts warned rebuilding inventory and distribution could be a lengthy process.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 22, 2023

Procurement leaders are prioritizing ESG, but gathering data is ‘increasingly painstaking’: report

Along with informational challenges, buyers said that they have difficulty finding sustainable suppliers, according to a recent survey released by Amazon.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 22, 2023

Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

The automaker is looking to create a circular supply chain that can make use of aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 21, 2023

After months in limbo, some products from bankrupt Mitchell Gold may finally reach customers

Ryder Last Mile won approval to ship the furniture company’s stored merchandise. End customers would again pay for delivery, but Ryder plans to waive storage fees.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2023

‘It is everywhere’: Rooting out forced labor from supply chains

Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a Gartner report. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 16, 2023

Better Cotton platform aims to help brands track sourcing

Nonprofit Better Cotton's goal is to help fashion and textile brands improve traceability within the material's supply chains.

By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2023

Party City-owned balloon supplier files for bankruptcy

Anagram entered Chapter 11 amid uncertainty around the manufacturer’s supply contract with the retailer, which is its corporate parent and largest customer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 10, 2023

Scientists break ground on sand sourcing traceability

A research team’s findings, reported in Nature last week, could help support certification programs amid concerns about illicit sourcing from sensitive areas.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 9, 2023

Milk suppliers sour over carton shortage

Dairy suppliers and others cite Pactiv Evergreen as the supply problem’s source. Competitors are trying to step up production as beverage producers seek help.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2023

Bunge partners on blockchain tech to trace soy sustainability

The grain trader will work with one of the world's largest animal feed producers to ensure products sourced from Brazil are free from deforestation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 7, 2023

Rite Aid bankruptcy: Court OKs supply settlement with McKesson

The initial greenlight keeps pharmaceuticals flowing to the retailer’s stores after the drug distributor threatened earlier to stop shipping.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 3, 2023

Ørsted cancels two offshore wind projects citing supply chain problems

The projects off the coast of New Jersey had become financially unworkable due to delays and increased interest rates, the company said.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2023

Apple, Amazon, Nike and others back new push to decarbonize supply chains

The Clean Energy Procurement Academy uses the expertise of its founding members to help suppliers transition to renewable energy sources.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 2, 2023