Food recalls cause problems at every step in the supply chain. Beech-Nut Nutrition of Amsterdam in New York learned that first hand when they had to recall some of their baby food in April 2015 because of possible glass shards. A consumer complained about a small piece of glass that resulted in a mouth injury…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put measures in place to block a merger between Sysco Corp. and U.S. Foods. However, Sysco filed a memorandum showing their opposition to the FTC motion. A hearing takes place on May 5, where a Federal District Court will hear from both the FTC and Sysco. Sysco is upset about…
Apple is a major technology company, but they understand the importance of conservation and sustainability. That’s why they partnered with the Conservation Fund to buy 36,000 acres of forests in the U.S. to protect them. The forests are located in Maine and North Carolina, and Apple plans to allow sustainable harvesting of timber for paper…
In 2006, the American trucking Association (ATA) petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require all large trucks to use a speed limiter. After five years adjusting regulations, the speed limiter was finally approved in January 2011. However, the regulations never went into full effect….
In March 2015, Del Monte Pacific announced that they have completed the deal to purchase Sager Creek Vegetable Company for $75 million. Del Monte Foods produces canned vegetable, fruit, and tomato products. Sager Creek produces specialty vegetables. The acquisition deal serves as a way for Del Monte to expand their product line and strengthen their…
Amazon recently opened their first retail store on the campus of Purdue University. Now, Google is following suit with a retail store of their own. These e-commerce giants realize that there is still power in having physical retail space. They are testing whether these small retail stores will improve their supply chain power and strengthen…
Water restrictions are not a new thing to California — the state has been imposing them on residents every summer for decades. However, Governor Jerry Brown just ordered one of the largest mandatory water restrictions in California history. Residents need to cut their water usage by 25 percent. Governor Brown said, “We’re standing on dry…
According to the 2015 FM Global Resilience Index, Norway has the most resilient supply chain of any country around the world. The index ranks 130 countries based on their risk mitigation plans, geographic position, investments, and economic stability. Norway scored so well because the country has minimal exposure to natural disasters, in addition to their…
TNT Express is a global logistics company that operates in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. They serve more than 200 countries and have a value of $6.680 billion euro. They handle nearly one million deliveries per day. However, the company has been struggling to compete with UPS, FedEX, and DHL. In…
On April 3, a fire broke out at GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Firefighters are still on the scene dealing with hot spots, but the fire has mostly been contained. It caused heavy damage throughout the building and soot has traveled to nearby neighborhoods. GE is experiencing some production delays, but the company anticipates…