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

CEOs know there's a widening talent gap in the supply-chain sector. They also know they're not doing enough to close it.

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

A supplier review process at Chick-Fil-A has grown from a simple, manual exercise to a robust collaborative initiative involving numerous internal departments and high-level sit-down meetings with suppliers. Mike Walpole, senior manager of distribution and logistics, explains how the process has evolved and where it is going.

Amber Road, a provider of software applications and data for global trade management, has launched a GTM training practice.

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?