A severe drought is threatening shipping on the vital Panama Canal, which is responsible for moving 40% of the world’s cargo ship traffic. About two-thirds of the canal’s traffic is…
“Every company should have received the memo that supply chain needs a seat at the table.” Especially in regard to the sustainability or ESG (environment, social and governance) agenda. I…
Ocean cargo rates remain depressed and capacity remains abundant—all factors that favor shippers. However, as inflation recedes and inventory levels head down, there’s a sense that ocean cargo flows and…
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has released the full text of its tentative national contract agreement with UPS, which details a variety of changes between the parcel delivery giant and…
Like any part of an organization, supply chain planning has its obstacles and rewards. When approaching planning, often organizations either mix short-term and mid-term planning in one process or treat…