Global Supply Chain Management

Evian Plans Transition to 100-Percent Recycled Plastic Bottles by 2025

January 25, 2018

Evian will have 100-percent recycled plastic bottles for all of its water by 2025, the water brand’s parent company Danone announced. In order to achieve this, Evian’s strategy involves collaborating with startup Loop Industries to redesign its packaging, Reuters reported.

These 3 Everyday Products Show Who Won and Lost From Nafta

January 25, 2018

The New York Times

The North American Free Trade Agreement may not be a topic of frequent discussion in your household, but the trade pact probably plays a big role in your daily life.

Q&A: Africa, the Next Factory of the World

January 24, 2018

Supply Management

China is Africa’s biggest investor by far, and it is reshaping the continent, particularly in manufacturing.

Cybersecurity Hygiene: 17 Steps Your Business Should Be Taking Now

January 24, 2018

Industryweek

Each year, 71 percent of all cyberattacks target small to mid-sized businesses. Why, you ask? A simple underinvestment in cyber protection.

Trump Slaps Steep U.S. Tariffs on Imported Washers, Solar Panels

January 24, 2018

Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels on Monday, giving a boost to Whirlpool Corp and dealing a setback to the renewable energy industry in the first of several potential trade restrictions.

A 21-ft Cactus, Flirty Tweets and Hyperloop: 10 Amazon HQ2 Bids That Didn’t Work

January 24, 2018

Fortune

Amazon has culled its list of potential sites for its second headquarters from 238 bids across North America to just 20.

Q&A: Designing for Holistic Sustainability at McCormick

January 23, 2018

Environmental Leader

McCormick started over 100 years ago when founder Willoughby M. McCormick and a few colleagues began selling extracts and spices in Baltimore. Since then, the company has undergone enormous growth to become a global flavor powerhouse with more than 10,000 employees and $4.4bn in annual sales.

Trucking Companies Race to Add Capacity, Drivers as Market Heats Up

January 23, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Trucking fleets are charging higher prices to move freight around the country. But it is an open question whether the companies or their drivers will reap the windfall.

Nations Seek the Elusive Cure for Cyberattacks

January 23, 2018

The New York Times

When the "Wannacry" ransomware attack spread across Britain, Japan Russia, Taiwan and places in between last May, it took only a few days for private firms that looked at the code to come to some pretty quick conclusions.