For years, international organizations such as the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, and the United Nations have advocated for gender equality, using research and annual reports to demonstrate the positive correlation among gender equality, gross domestic product (GDP), and competitiveness. While the gender gap remains large in American supply chains, a new report regarding…
As e-commerce continues to expand its reach across the globe, The Netherlands’ flag carrier airline has taken a bold step to position itself as an integral logistics partner. Find out why KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has partnered with e-commerce leader 12Send and learn what each company stands to gain from the partnership. Situation: 12Send Aims…
Many people strive to buy local, but for government agencies, purchasing American-made supplies and products is mandated by federal law. Agencies can often sidestep this legislation due to legal loopholes, but more stringent enforcement may put an end to this practice and force agencies to buy strictly American-made articles. Learn how phasing out foreign vendors…
In recent years, mergers have played a substantial role in shaping the shipping industry. In recent years, Japan’s three largest shipping companies, two major Chinese shipping groups, France’s CMA CGM SA, and Singapore’s Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. have each merged to form shipping companies with greater power and reach than ever before. Find out why…
In 2015, Amazon introduced Amazon Prime Day as a marketing initiative designed to boost summer sales and promote awareness of its Prime membership program. Now an annual event, Amazon Prime Day happens every July, which is historically a slow month for sales and offers some of the online retailer’s biggest discounts of the year. Find…
Maersk Line may have absorbed the greatest impact from the June 2017 Petya virus attack, but the shipping and logistics company was far from the only one affected. In fact, this cyber attack affected countless vendors and customers, ultimately disrupting supply chains around the globe. Learn more about the nature of the Petya cyber attack…
In the trucking industry, time is money, and on-time performance is key. While many companies penalize suppliers for late deliveries, Wal-Mart recently imposed even stricter time-based requirements. Find out what Wal-Mart’s new on-time performance regulations entail and how these new guidelines could impact the entire supply chain. Situation: Wal-Mart Strives to Improve On-Shelf Availability Like…
As companies expand their global reach and develop increasingly complex supply chains, they have greater chances of attaining worldwide success, yet they also take on substantially heightened security risks. While many businesses have taken steps to improve their supply chains, not all have taken the steps necessary to address significant digital security risks. Learn how…
After enduring substantial pressure to clean up their supply chains, pet food giants Mars and Nestlé have pledged to eliminate human rights abuses and illegally procured materials from their supply chains. Find out how this issue came to light and how Mars and Nestlé have committed to a cleaner pet food supply chain. Situation: Greenpeace…
For food and beverage companies, adverse weather can have a major impact on supply chains. A series of major storms can delay production, and a bad year for crop growth can cause companies to seek alternative options quickly. As the intensity and scope of adverse weather increase, these supply chains are likely to experience even…