The request came as cargo volumes have dropped off at West Coast ports, in part because retailers and importers have sought to avoid potential disruption and delays because of the labor negotiations.

Non-compete clauses have a long and established history in employment contracts. Is it time to do away with a practice that seems so unfair on its face?

In recent years, nearshoring has emerged as a popular strategy for companies looking to optimize their supply chains.

Employers need to efficiently collect information on frontline workers’ needs and requirements to recruit and retain them, says Dan Johnston, chief executive officer and co-founder of WorkStep.

The 48-hour strike, which is to end on the morning of March 25, has largely paralyzed cargo handling at major ports including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven

Amazon said the cuts would fall mostly in its cloud services, advertising and Twitch live-streaming units.

With cargo volumes in steep decline, a showdown that ties up the flow of goods is likely to push more business to other gateways.

Craig Henry, U.S. industry manager of intralogistics with Siemens, discusses the continuing labor shortage, inflationary pressures and the need to invest smartly in technologies.

Easter in the U.K. and Europe is a four-day holiday, including Good Friday and Easter Monday, making it a popular time for air travel.

Companies have for decades looked to India, home to about 40% of so-called global capability centers that provide tech, engineering and I.T. support,