Written by GM’s board of directors asserted that the company’s policies already reflect a “zero-tolerance” approach to child labor. Supply Chain Brand
June figures were down in part due to some vessel owners opting to unload or refuel at Malaysian ports to avoid delays. Supply Chain Brand
The Senate committee’s investigation found that there were 45 injuries for every 100 workers over the course of Prime Day 2019. Supply Chain Brand
The challenges posed by the narrow St. Lawrence Seaway have long stalled shipping traffic to the Chicago metropolitan area. Supply Chain Brand
For retailers that are working to meet consumers’ ever-changing demands, the first and most important question to ask is: are our data practices where they need to be? Supply Chain Brand
There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy when determining whether to outsource or insource manufacturing operations, says Sam New, director analyst at Gartner. Supply Chain Brand
Just over 49% of workers voted in favor of unionizing, ending a two-year-long fight where employees held a series of strikes in a push for higher pay. Supply Chain Brand
A case study exploring how Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance partnered with Exiger to adopt its supply chain visibility platform and pinpoint modern-day slavery problems across complex supply chains. Supply Chain Brand
The cables were severed by the anchor of a cargo ship sunk by Iran-backed Houthi militants in late February. Supply Chain Brand
The money will go toward rebuilding, repairing and restoring 13 “nationally significant” bridges across 16 states. Supply Chain Brand
Trump’s proposal would include a 60% tax on all goods from China, which accounted for roughly 15% of all U.S. imports in 2023, by value. Supply Chain Brand
Predictive AI models will power smarter inventory distribution, greater pick path efficiency and dynamic order grouping, thereby improving accuracy, reducing costs and accelerating throughput. Supply Chain Brand
The Port of Los Angeles processed 827,757 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, a 10% increase over the previous month Supply Chain Brand
With concerns over transit delays in the Red Sea and the looming threat of an East Coast and Gulf port longshoremen strike, retailers began restocking shelves in June. Supply Chain Brand
The funds will be used for 10 separate projects across five ports, including cargo route optimization, emission reductions, and trucking appointment systems. Supply Chain Brand
The firm with $4 billion of assets is keen to branch out from its Middle East base to play a larger global role as economic growth expands demand for shipping. Supply Chain Brand
Prosecutors in Milan found that Armani and Dior had subcontracted out production of their handbags to companies who violated a litany of ethical labor regulations. Supply Chain Brand
How do we solve the problem of obsolete electronic components in the aviation and defense industry? Supply Chain Brand
Proactive intelligence enables you to balance the fine line between cost and resilience, says Brandon Daniels, chief executive officer of Exiger. Supply Chain Brand
Chief information officers today face increasing pressure to keep pace with advances in technology. And that brings the role of the integration platform as a service (iPaaS) into prominence. Supply Chain Brand
The highly anticipated Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Summit 2024 will be held on November 7-8 at the prestigious Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. This exclusive event gathers top procurement executives and thought leaders from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in procurement. Supply Chain Brand
The company pegged the incident to “a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts,” and said the outage wasn’t down to a cyberattack or security breach. Supply Chain Brand
Many port operations were disrupted, and air freight was hit the hardest, with a recovery period of the complex air cargo network predicted to last days or weeks. Supply Chain Brand
The company will focus on restructuring its assets, capital, investment portfolio and organizational structure as well as corporate governance reforms. Supply Chain Brand
Boeing will have until July 5 to decide whether to plead guilty to the charges, the department told the families of victims of two fatal 737 Max crashes and their attorneys in a meeting June 30. Supply Chain Brand
Learn how the SAP Business Network solution determines how non-networked organizations and businesses can best collaborate with their suppliers by understanding the challenges and benefits of participating in a multi-enterprise business network. Supply Chain Brand
Learn how Blue Diamond Growers is Integrating solutions to digitalize their supply chain to be an intelligent, data-driven organization thanks to SAP solutions. Supply Chain Brand
Discover how household appliances manufacturer Mabe is enabling better collaboration with its suppliers using a cloud-based business network for real-time data sharing and workflow management. Supply Chain Brand
Learn how a B2B commerce network is a critical pillar to enable business resiliency, agility, speed to market, and the achievement of your suppliers aligned with your sustainability objectives. Supply Chain Brand
Download your IDC Spotlight to learn how to react quickly to supply chain disruptions, use tools to improve collaboration with suppliers and increase supply chain visibility using a business network. Supply Chain Brand
Disruption in supply chains, rising costs, and continued uncertainty has put more pressure on Procurement – and inevitably, created a few sleepless nights. Supply Chain Brand
In the paper, “Three Mistakes Executives Make in Category Management”, we explore what you should and should not be doing, provide key questions for Procurement to consider, and share a capabilities checklist for category management to deliver on its promise. Supply Chain Brand
In this webinar, procurement technology experts from Spend Matters and the SAP Ariba team share how advancements in AI are being used right now and attendees will walk away with a summary of real-life source-to-pay use cases that are or can be enhanced by AI. Supply Chain Brand
Every leader wants to be a strategic partner. But few know how. Supply Chain Brand
Now’s the time to get savvy. And we’ve got just the right guide to help you. Supply Chain Brand
The “quiet” trade war that has been underway between the U.S. and China for a few years now is getting louder. Supply Chain Brand
In June, it was reported that the U.K. government was withholding the approval of a $253 million loan guarantee promised in order to shore up the shipbuilder’s finances. Supply Chain Brand
In exchange for pleading guilty to fraud, Boeing would be fined, promise to make safety improvements, and be placed under a three-year probationary period. Supply Chain Brand
The vote gives the union the authority to call for a strike within the next 60 days if ongoing labor negotiations with CN and CPKC fall through. Supply Chain Brand
The marker, which multiplies the volume of cargo transported by the distance it sails, is heading for an increase of 5.1% compared to 2023. Supply Chain Brand
The ports will partner with regional air quality agencies to install 207 charging units at eight sites in Southern California. Supply Chain Brand
As retail operations become increasingly complex, the need arises for serialized data capture. That’s where tools like the 2D barcode and radio frequency identification come into play. Supply Chain Brand
The supply chain discipline has become a C-suite concern that drives competitive advantage and customer excellence — one that requires expansive leadership skills and technical prowess. Supply Chain Brand
Some assumptions and beliefs about the contribution that generative AI will make to supply chains are misplaced, says Dana Stiffler, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner. Supply Chain Brand
Junker is the product director for electric vehicles at PACCAR Parts, having started with the company in 2018 working with dealer groups. Supply Chain Brand
The program will use some of the $5 billion in federal funding set aside for a new National Semiconductor Technology Center. Supply Chain Brand
Sustainability might not have started in a lab, but by evolving our lab practices, food companies can achieve more of their sustainability goals. Supply Chain Brand
Singapore, the world’s busiest transshipment center, for weeks has dealt with longer-than-usual lines of vessels waiting for berth space. Supply Chain Brand
The news comes as Italy and the European Union as a whole are cracking down on cars produced outside the trading bloc. Supply Chain Brand
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Tokyo has adopted a tougher stance against Moscow than any other leader in Asia, with most of them declining to take sides in the war. Supply Chain Brand
The restrictions require investors to notify the Treasury Department about certain kinds of transactions, and some types of investments are explicitly prohibited. Supply Chain Brand
Every pillar of the supply chain — plan, source, make and deliver — must be resilient, says Girsh Dhaneshwar, vice president and consulting practice leader at Cognizant. Supply Chain Brand
U.S. and U.K. bombing campaigns have failed to stop the attacks, and have instead led to vessels associated with the two countries being targeted more often. Supply Chain Brand
Is the Chinese online apparel seller Shein a wild success due to an innovative business model — or because of a concerted effort to skirt import duties and workers’ rights? Supply Chain Brand
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the resulting surge in e-commerce, demands on warehousing are growing like never before. Supply Chain Brand
The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, had announced plans for tariffs of up to 38% on electric cars from China, on top of an existing 10% on all imported cars. Supply Chain Brand
The DOJ has until July 7 to make a final decision on criminal charges against Boeing, stemming from a pair of deadly 737 crashes in 2018 and 2019. Supply Chain Brand
Firefighters said it took two hours to get details on hazardous materials aboard derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio. Supply Chain Brand
Roughly one in six women drivers surveyed said they experience harassment or discrimination daily. Supply Chain Brand
As supply chains grow more intricate and consumer expectations increase, the ability to track shipments in real time becomes a crucial component for forwarders striving to maintain a competitive edge. Supply Chain Brand
The company now expects to hand over 770 aircraft this year, down from a previous goal of 800, it said in a surprise announcement. Supply Chain Brand