A recent study by researchers at Penn State found that complex and diversified supply chains can have a strong positive effect on medium-sized cities.

Oracle's newly launched update for its Oracle Fusion Cloud Application Suite will help customers with supply chain planning, operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight. 

Late payments also add to the financial pressures impacting suppliers, with 42% saying they expect to face increased borrowing costs over the next 12 months.

Apple plans to use 100% recycled cobalt, completely recycled rare Earth elements, 100% recycled tin soldering and 100% recycled gold plating in its products by 2025.

The United States Commerce Department added five Chinese companies that deal with Russia to its “entity list” April 12.

While the G7 statement was not specifically directed at China, the group believes a high concentration of supply chains in any single country is undesirable.

A report from Anvyl found 60% of small and mid-sized businesses reported losses of up to 15% or more in revenue due to supply chain delays.

Lone hackers, rogue nations and cybercrime syndicates have a big agenda in common: Alone or collectively, they can bring the global supply chain to its knees.