After months of contract negotiations between United Parcel Service and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union’s chief negotiator announced that the union had reached a tentative agreement.

In the never-ending struggle for advantage between shippers and ocean carriers, the latter appear to have the upper hand for the moment.

The automotive manufacturing supply chain has become almost too massive to manage, leaving manufacturers and suppliers with the challenge of finding qualified workers with the skills to identify and prevent quality risks.

Consumers are more conscientious about their purchases than ever before. They expect organizations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny.

The longer the U.S. economy stays strong, the greater the possibility of a deep recession.

Supply-chain leaders know the importance of collaboration better than most.