Creating an ethical supply chain is clearly the right thing to do. But it can also help companies to cut costs and boost profits.

A supplier review process at Chick-Fil-A has grown from a simple, manual exercise to a robust collaborative initiative involving numerous internal departments and high-level sit-down meetings with suppliers. Mike Walpole, senior manager of distribution and logistics, explains how the process has evolved and where it is going.

The shift of most U.S. furniture manufacturing to offshore locations has extended lead times by 90 days for furniture retailer Haverty's. John Gross, eastern regional manager, says a policy of "trust but verify" is essential to ensure that suppliers deliver on time.

A conversation with Steve Geary, president of Supply Chain Visions.

We're still waiting for many of the emerging markets of Latin America to emerge. What's holding them back?

The way in which buyers pay their suppliers hasn't kept up with the times. The result: an unacceptable level of global supply-chain risk.

Invoiceware International, a provider of tools for electronic invoicing and fiscal reporting in Latin America, has released a new supply-chain financing platform.