Peloton says that, between 2020 and 2023, Flexport charged D&D and other related charges that were improperly invoiced by Flexport, in violation of the Shipping Act.
Editor's Letter: When it comes to “social sustainability,” or human rights, much of the corporate world is still unprepared for the regulations and legislation that they’ll be encountering.
The attacks on Red Sea shipping have forced carriers to reroute their vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, resulting in increased cost. But that hasn’t fazed New Balance.
In a difficult economy, the most obvious action item on executive agendas is cutting cost. Yet businesses often fail to make good on that relatively straightforward objective.
The U.S. has the potential to reclaim its throne as one of the world's manufacturing powerhouses — but not in the ways other countries have achieved this mission.
With inflation and interest rates easing, manufacturing investment is on the rise. Several large manufacturers have said they plan to increase capital investments and merger and acquisition deal-making in 2024.
With AutoPilot and AutoPilot Central, the company says, supply chain managers can reduce planning time by 97%, reduce inventory waste by 13%, and optimize labor planning, among other benefits.
A sustainable transportation network not only benefits the environment but also brings cost savings and improved efficiency to shippers. A TMS can help make that happen.
Over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from deforestation and forest degradation, driving the EU’s upcoming implementation of stringent regulatory requirements.
A December 2023 study reveals that 40% of procurement leaders have yet to integrate sustainability into their decision-making processes, and 37% remain unaware of pertinent legislation.
Implementing a mature ESG supply chain program has been proven to unlock a multitude of benefits, from reducing costs and improving brand image to increasing resilience and ensuring supply continuity.
Lisa Walker, managing director and global industrial practice leader at DHR Global, describes the plight of manufacturers who are facing a shortage of workers in the years ahead, and offers some solutions to the problem.
Wanda Johnson, supply chain technology fellow with Deloitte Consulting LLP, reveals the findings of the firm's annual industry survey, in collaboration with MHI, on the adoption of technology in the supply chain.
Craft is launching a user-friendly, configurable supplier risk management (SRM) platform designed for team collaboration and proactive risk mitigation.
Todd Burke, president of global business development at electronic components distributor Smith, reviews the conclusions of the company’s 2024 Preview Market Intelligence Report on the semiconductor industry.
Managing a global supply chain has never been more challenging, with complex, ever-evolving regulations, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, volatile geopolitical crises, and sophisticated cybercrime.
Join the upcoming webinar to learn how a smart data fabric can be used to unify data across disparate sources and accelerate AI-driven decision intelligence.
A variety of Digital Twins are being created and leveraged across industries to improve business performance. Connect with two senior Deloitte Consulting leaders that have been helping their clients in this area for many years to learn more about the various types and uses of Digital Twins and the business impact they can have across an enterprise.
Supply chain leaders are under more pressure than ever to lower costs, expand margins, and balance growth and profitability — all while facing skilled labor shortages and rising materials and logistics costs.
Established in 2023, Chery Super Factory is a cutting-edge automobile manufacturing plant with a focus on integrating advanced technologies and realizing digital transformation. With an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units, the factory aims to be at the forefront of business integration, smart supply chain management, and a robust logistics ecosystem.
Spurred by the cloud computing boom, warehouse management systems (WMS) are seeing a widespread move from on-premise solutions to software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-hosted delivery. With this supply chain evolution in mind, how can change management move from something organizations avoid at all costs to something they embrace?
As a business leader, you’re almost surely familiar with the phrase, “Go where the talent is.” This saying holds especially true when planning your industrial real estate strategy.
This whitepaper explores common challenges facing warehouse operators of all sizes and how automation can help solve them. You’ll learn the tangible steps that all businesses can take to alleviate labor, cost, equipment, and space challenges, even if your budget is far smaller than that of the largest warehouse operators.
SupplyChainBrain will once again feature its annual list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners in the August 2024 issue. Click here to nominate any of your partners.