Following a number of recalls due to tainted products, the government is getting involved in the process of ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain. Tom Kozenski, vice president of product strategy with RedPrairie Corp., discusses how companies should respond.

FTAs are a hot topic in Washington, D.C., and in the corporate world, says Nathan Pieri, SVP Marketing & Product Management of Amber Road. And in this video, he discusses their benefits and challenges, and outlines what you need to know to make them work to your greatest advantage.

Ann Grackin, chief executive officer of ChainLink Research, traces the evolution of ethical behavior throughout the supply chain. But is the trend motivated by a desire for profitability, the law, or just good intentions?

Companies large and small are gradually coming to recognize the important of measuring their supply-chain performance. But trust among partners is also a key factor in the effort, says Karl Manrodt, associate professor at Georgia Southern University.