SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainSustainability & Corporate Social ResponsibilityU.S. Plastic Bag Recycling Stream under ScrutinyThe American Chemistry Council initiated a program to urge the public to recycle plastic bags — one of the top sources of plastic pollution worldwide. But it's not working.May 25, 2023Business Strategy AlignmentTransportation and Infrastructure Committee Approves Several Supply Chain-Focused BillsIn total, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a package of 12 bills as well as five additional supply chain-focused measures.May 24, 2023All TechnologyWalmart Opens its Second Market Fulfillment CenterThis is Arkansas’s first market fulfillment center, and the second to be opened in the United States, after Store #2142 in Salem, New Hampshire. May 24, 2023All LogisticsGEODIS Announces Acquisition of Southern CompaniesThe French logistics company's acquisition will result in more than 80 Southern Companies employees across the United States joining GEODIS.May 24, 2023Global Supply Chain ManagementHigher Mexican Wages Spell Trouble for Near-ShoringThe trend comes in part from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which took effect in July 2020 as a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement.May 24, 2023SC Planning & OptimizationU.S. Companies Begin Providing Supply Chain Finance Program DetailsPPG, LyondellBasell, Fluence Energy and Viatris were some of the first companies to disclose their supply chain financing data under the FASB's new rule.May 24, 2023All LogisticsUPS Healthcare Opens New Logistics Facility in SingaporeThe new 93,646-square-foot facility located in Tuas, Singapore will be able to store healthcare products in temperatures ranging from -176 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.May 23, 2023Ocean TransportationOcean Freight Rates Drop to 2019 LevelsWith more capacity from shipbuilders on the way, shipping companies have limited leverage in what’s become a buyers’ container market.May 23, 2023All TechnologyApple Announces Multibillion-Dollar Component Deal with BroadcomThe deal will see the company develop 5G RF and wireless connectivity components for Apple while Broadcom will be able to invest in more automation projects.May 23, 2023All TechnologyInaugural North American Semiconductor Conference Held in Washington D.C.The North America Semiconductor Conference forum was held by the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University during the week of May 19.May 22, 2023Previous PagePage 284 of 588Next Page
