Regulation & Compliance

Lawmakers Criticize Vehicle Cybersecurity Guidelines From U.S. Transport Agency

November 1, 2016

Guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for improving motor vehicle cybersecurity has attracted criticism from lawmakers who said that mandatory security standards are needed.

Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership Must Be Ratified

October 28, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, and free trade generally, are political poison these days. But what's the cost of rejecting the 12-nation treaty?

Tesla Challenges Regulators to Catch up to Driverless Car Technology

October 26, 2016

Los Angeles Times

According to Tesla's Elon Musk, driverless car technology is a problem that's pretty much solved. As he's made clear numerous times, the regulators need to catch up. They might want to start moving faster, he says, because Tesla isn't slowing down.

Simple Encryption Not Enough to Comply With New Cybersecurity Regulations

October 25, 2016

CFO

The New York Department of Financial Services and Governor Andrew Cuomo have announced a series of new rules strengthening cybersecurity requirements for financial firms in the state of New York - the latest in a series of announcements aimed at protecting clients, consumers and financial entities from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks.

Chemical Industry Joins Fight Against Climate Change in Landmark Deal

October 25, 2016

The New York Times

Negotiators from more than 170 countries have reached a legally binding accord to counter climate change by cutting the worldwide use of a powerful planet-warming chemical used in air-conditioners and refrigerators.

Global 500 Companies Report Finding Business Opportunities Resulting From Climate Change

October 24, 2016

Environmental Leader

As corporations look to cut their environmental costs, evaluating total cost of ownership - or the total direct and indirect costs of owning a product or service - may provide a way to achieve greater environmental accountability, better resource management and financial savings, according to a report by the Carbon Disclosure Project.

California's Proposed Regulations May Slow Progress on Driverless Cars

October 24, 2016

Los Angeles Times

California's proposed rules for self-driving vehicles got another road test last week, as vehicle makers and industry groups expressed concern at a public workshop that the Department of Motor Vehicles' regulations could slow development of the technology and conflict with more flexible federal guidelines.

Tear Up Your Paper: E-Invoicing Is Coming to the E.U.

October 24, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

News out of the European Union these days seems to be all about divisiveness and imminent economic chaos. So it's easy to overlook the latest reforms that promise to make life easier for traders doing business in the region.

DB Schenker, Lufthansa Reportedly Halfway to 2020 Emissions Reduction Target

October 21, 2016

Air Cargo World

A five-year plan from Lufthansa Cargo and logistics provider DB Schenker to reduce carbon dioxide emissions is on track to meet its goal of reducing 20,000 tonnes of CO2 output by 2020, both companies say. To date, Lufthansa and Schenker have reduced their CO2 output by more than 10,000 tonnes, combined, under their joint Carbon Reduction Agreement.

Study Shows Profit But Low Priority in Sustainable Supply Chain

October 20, 2016

Industry Today

According to a 2015 World Economic Forum study, organizations can increase revenue up to 20 percent and boost brand value up to 30 percent by investing in supply chain sustainability. But are organizations taking action to realize these benefits? And if so, how?