Dry conditions across the Ohio River basin, which feeds the Mississippi, have worsened already-low water levels at the large river.

The proposed $15 billion deal was first announced in December 2023, leading to months of scrutiny from the White House.

In a survey of 258 supply chain leaders, 88% said that they expect to see a "moderate to very high" positive impact from scenario planning around geopolitical risks.

The government rolled back years-old subsidies and raised the price of diesel fuel by more than 1,900 Colombian pesos (45 cents) on August 31.

The WTO’s goods barometer increased to 103 compared with a reading of 100.6 in March, the Geneva-based organization said in a new report.

The ILA is wrapping up a two-day "marathon" of meetings, where it's preparing its members for the possibility of an impending work stoppage. 

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

The project is part of a U.S. plan to secure access to critical minerals such as copper and cobalt in a region where China has been dominant.

Businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate sustainability standards required by national laws deep within their international supply chains.

In recent years, integrated business planning (IBP) has been gaining traction among companies looking to improve their supply chain strategy. But what exactly is integrated business planning and how can companies adopt it quickly and successfully without causing undue disruption to the daily operations of the business?