Food & Beverage

What the DACA Phaseout Means for Workers and Employers

September 12, 2017

Christopher Plascencia won a promotion last month to personal banker at Wells Fargo & Co.; now he's worried the career advancement might become a hollow gain.

A Third of Firms Don't Comply With Slavery Law, Survey Finds

September 11, 2017

Supply Management

One third of businesses have failed to complete a modern slavery statement despite being required by law to do so, according to a report by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

How Chocolate Exposes Brexit Trade Risks

September 11, 2017

Bloomberg

Sean Ramsden and his family have been shipping British food abroad since the U.K. joined the European Union more than four decades ago.

As The Gig Economy Grows, So Does Its Downside

September 11, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Futurists extol the virtues of the gig economy - a world of contract workers who call their own hours and enjoy a degree of independence not available to full-timers. But there's a downside to that scenario as well.

Recruiting a New Generation of Supply-Chain Talent

September 8, 2017

Allan Dow, President, Logility

Members of European Parliament Call for Fines After Tainted Eggs Failures

September 8, 2017

Supply Management

Members of the European Parliament have called for a faster alert system and fines for states that fail to share food safety information following a tainted eggs scandal.

The Man Who Sold His Supermarket to Whole Foods Talks About the Future of Grocery Stores

September 8, 2017

The Washington Post

Every Sunday morning, I head to my nearby Whole Foods and beat its 8 a.m. opening by several minutes. They let me in anyway.

Buzz Kill for Pot Farmers: Lower Prices

September 8, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

After decades of dodging law enforcement and fighting for legalization, U.S. marijuana growers face a new challenge: low prices.

Counterfeit Yeezys and the Booming Sneaker Black Market

September 8, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Kevin longed for a pair of Adidas' "pirate black" Yeezys, a charcoal-colored edition of the ultra-hip sneakers designed by rapper Kanye West.

How to Master the Omnichannel Experience for Gen Z

September 7, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

It's no secret that Generation Z consumers (aged approximately 13 to 21) are highly connected and digitally immersed. In response, marketers have been quick to focus all their energy on trends like video and branded filters in an attempt to cater to these digital natives through Instagram, Snapchat and other mobile apps.

Food & Beverage

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.