supply chain

Walmart and Instacart partner for same-day U.S. delivery Walmart has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery starting in a few U.S. market. This makes the company the latest major grocery…

While working from home is not usually the norm for many people, it has become the “new normal” due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of getting up and going into…

In recent weeks, the companies in automotive logistics I work with have experienced drastic changes in their daily work. Due to the coronavirus crisis, automobile manufacturers, port operators and car…

Coronavirus to disrupt electronics supply chain The electronics industry could face severe delays and disruptions due to the coronavirus outbreak. An industry survey conducted by the trade group IPC found…

With 7% of Americans admitting to stealing it from hotels, comedian Johnny Carson causing a shortage of it in 1973 after he joked about the possibility of one and 49%…

How a TV show (and bad demand planning) tore down a German start-up No, of course we are not talking about the majestic animals from the African savannah, but about…

Amazon buys 100,000 electric vehicles Amazon has made “the first major commitment for electric delivery vehicles in the U.S.” with the announcement that the company will purchase 100,000 electric vans…

Quality management can be a make-or-break point for a manufacturing or distribution business. It can be the difference between putting out great products that satisfy your customers and producing unsatisfactory…

In 2011, the UN Human Rights Council developed the first international corporate guidelines for respecting human rights. These guidelines state governments enact laws to prevent employers from taking advantage of…

The minute we’ve all finally settled into the slower pace of the summer months, the signs go up: Back to School! Whether you have children who are getting ready to…