Air Canada Pilots Get More Political Support as Strike Looms September 12, 2024 Bloomberg A stoppage would also halt the airline’s cargo operations, which carry commercial goods, perishable items and components for manufacturers. Read More
Hamburg Port Workers Urged by Union to Accept Deal September 10, 2024 SupplyChainBrain Some rail operators were locked out of the Port of Hamburg on the morning of September 6. Read More
Norfolk Southern Probes Alleged Misconduct by CEO September 10, 2024 Bloomberg Shaw’s alleged behavior was inconsistent with company policy and its code of ethics, Norfolk Southern said.Read More
U.S. East, Gulf Coast Dockworkers Inch Closer to October Strike September 9, 2024 SupplyChainBrain The ILA's wage scale committee has finalized its contract demands and has voiced its support for a strike if those demands aren't met.Read More
Boeing Shares Gain on Optimism Labor Deal Will Avert Strike September 9, 2024 Bloomberg The company’s credit rating is on the edge of being cut below investment grade, and output of the 737 model has been capped by regulators. Read More
SPECIAL REPORT Five Ways to Maximize Workforce Flexibility and Efficiency in High-Volume Hiring September 9, 2024 Sponsored by Integrity Staffing Solutions By prioritizing workforce quality and focusing on compliance, businesses can ensure they’re bringing in the best candidates for the job.Read More
THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST Podcast | Closing the Gap Between Supply Chain Strategy and Execution September 6, 2024 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Every business transformation needs a solid strategy. And every strategy needs a laser focus on execution.Read More
THINK TANK What to Consider When Determining an Optimal Sourcing Strategy September 6, 2024 Omar Kazzaz, SCB Contributor In making complex decisions regarding their manufacturing strategies, companies must conduct a comprehensive analysis of operations that spans multiple functions.Read More
ILA Says Negotiating Parties are 'Very Far Apart' Ahead of Port Strike Deadline September 5, 2024 SupplyChainBrain 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. Read More
Amazon to Give U.K. Warehouse Workers 10% Raise September 4, 2024 SupplyChainBrain This comes more than a month after Amazon beat back an organized labor push from workers at the company's Coventry warehouse by a 28-ballot margin.Read More