Global Logistics

Brazilian Food Companies Hard Hit by Truckers' Protests

May 30, 2018

Brazilian food companies will be reeling for months from the after-effects of a truckers' protest that has blocked the country's main roadways this past week, industry sources said on Friday.

Could Blockchain Have Solved the Mystery of the Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak?

May 30, 2018

Los Angeles Times

The first food poisoning cases came to light in late March — eight patrons of fast-food restaurants in New Jersey suffered bloody diarrhea and cramps that sent them rushing to hospitals.

IBM Will Marry Its New Verifier to the Blockchain, Transforming Diamonds, Olive Oil and Insurance

May 30, 2018

Forbes

If eyes really are windows to the soul, IBM’s latest product could lead to blockchain enlightenment.

More Suppliers Are Losing Revenue Due to Cross-Channel Challenges

May 29, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

As the global $1.9tr e-commerce landscape continues to expand, companies are facing difficulties successfully managing cross-channel commerce across continents, supply chains, and software systems, and are losing revenue as a result.

Cyberattacks Are a Major Risk in New Global Resilience Ranking

May 29, 2018

Industryweek

The risk of cyberattack, once overhyped, now threatens businesses’ very existence, according to a recent survey, 2018 FM Global Resilience Index. These attacks raise the specter of stalled operations, disrupted supply chains, class-action lawsuits and permanent brand damage.

Why Caterpillar Can't Keep Up With a Boom in Demand

May 29, 2018

Reuters

Orders for the mining machines and construction bulldozers made at this sprawling Caterpillar Inc. factory in central Illinois have jumped, in general, three-fold over the past year.

Cargo Trade Faces Life in the Slow Lane After Brexit

May 29, 2018

Bloomberg

After the Pride of York ferry sailed into the Belgian port of Zeebrugge from Hull in the U.K. earlier this month, dozens of cargo containers were offloaded and whisked away on trucks. The hundreds of passengers weren’t as lucky: They had to line up for border checks.

A Lot Less Pot Is Being Sold in California Than Initially Estimated, Analyst Says

May 24, 2018

Los Angeles Times

With tax revenue from legal pot sales in California falling short of projections, a financial analysis firm estimated Tuesday that total sales this year will be $1.9bn, significantly less than \the $3.8bn the company expected.

Gartner Announces Rankings of the 2018 Supply Chain Top 25

May 24, 2018

Gartner

Gartner, Inc. has released the results of its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. Analysts announced the results at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference last week in Phoenix.

Maersk to Cut Services as It Battles Shipping Glut

May 24, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

A.P. Moller-Maersk said it would cut back on capacity to combat falling freight rates and rising fuel costs, after the Danish shipping giant reported a weak first quarter that sent its shares down about 8 percent.

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