In today’s economic landscape, uncertainty across the supply chain is inevitable, whether due to the effects of climate change, demand and supply variability, or global unrest. To keep up, supply chain leaders need to continuously make good decisions quickly that consider the ever-changing circumstances, emerging opportunities and disruptions to improve how responsive and adaptable they can be.

Embracing end-to-end, full stack IoT technology is pivotal for the future of supply chain and logistics management.

A new Canadian law aims to stop businesses from making false or empty statements about their supposed commitment to environmental responsibility — the practice known as greenwashing. 

Leonard L. Gordon, advertising and marketing group leader with Venable LLP, explains the Federal Trade Commission’s recent action on verifying “Made in USA” claims for a wide range of manufactured products.

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant industrial demand fluctuations and exposed weaknesses in existing supply chains, distributors have begun to rethink inventory management and supply chain strategies. This guide explores how one of North America’s largest distributors, White Cap, has navigated these challenges by enhancing demand forecasting, centralizing inventory decision-making, and leveraging advanced technology. 

The concept behind Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) is not hard to grasp — they act as secured places for receiving cargo into the U.S. without incurring tariffs, yet. Then, there are multiple ways those tariffs can be reduced. And yet, many companies are failing to make the most of FTZs to reduce costs, because they’re intimidated by the legal and organizational hurdles.

Manufacturers are now asking whether they should reach further back in the chain, in their pursuit of both resilience and growth opportunities.

If you’re looking to get a glimpse into the future of technology for managing the pharmaceutical cold chain, pay attention to where investors are placing their bets.

Matthew Gardner, managing director of global consultancy Sustainserv, explains the new regulation that imposes a tax on carbon-intensive products being imported into the European Union.

A survey by Descartes shows a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance that senior management places on transportation management and related technology.