Will we ever cut off the flow of contaminated product from China and other offshore manufacturing sites?

The battle against cybercrime rages on. And global supply chains remain highly vulnerable.

Creating an ethical supply chain is clearly the right thing to do. But it can also help companies to cut costs and boost profits.

The shift of most U.S. furniture manufacturing to offshore locations has extended lead times by 90 days for furniture retailer Haverty's. John Gross, eastern regional manager, says a policy of "trust but verify" is essential to ensure that suppliers deliver on time.

A conversation with Steve Geary, president of Supply Chain Visions.

Lithium ion batteries are found in countless high-tech products – laptops, medical devices, security systems, disaster relief equipment and weather monitors, to name just a few. But are they too dangerous to ride on airplanes?

Almost every U.S. company large or small annually conducts the essential financial audit. But many executives may not be aware that an audit of another kind may be just as critical to their organizations' financial stability plus providing optimum customer service and, literally, protecting the well-being of the public. That audit? An evaluation of a firm's compliance and operational practices in the shipment of dangerous goods by air, land and sea.