SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainBusiness Strategy AlignmentMondelēz Accused of Falling Short on Deforestation PromisesAccording to satellite data, more than 4,100 hectares of forest were cleared after 2020 in areas connected to Mondelēz’s cocoa and palm oil suppliers.December 15, 2025Air CargoPlanes Responsible for Dangerous Particle Pollution, French Researchers FindThe World Health Organization has highlighted growing evidence that ultrafine particles can cause lung inflammation, blood pressure and heart problems, along with risks to fetal growth.December 12, 2025Global Supply Chain ManagementRegulators Extend Moratorium on New England Shrimp FishingFishermen in Maine were known to catch more than 10 million pounds of shrimp yearly in the early 2010s, before that number fell to just 600,000 in 2013.December 12, 2025Facility Location PlanningSK On and Ford Motor to End U.S. Battery Factory PartnershipFord will assume full ownership of the companies' two battery plants in Kentucky, while SK On will take over their yet-to-be-opened facility in Tennessee.December 11, 2025Global Supply Chain ManagementUSTR Announces 15% Tariffs Against Nicaragua Over Human Rights AbusesThe new tariffs against the Central American country will be phased in gradually, starting at 10% as of January 1, 2027, and then rising to 15% a year later.December 11, 2025Global Supply Chain ManagementMexico Announces up to 50% Tariffs on China, OthersMexico’s freshly approved range of tariffs on non-U.S. trading partners could be interpreted as a signal to the U.S. that it is sympathetic to Trump’s stance on trade.December 11, 2025All TechnologyWalmart Launches Drone Deliveries in AtlantaDrone deliveries for Atlanta started on December 3, and include groceries, household goods, toys and over-the-counter medicine.December 11, 2025Global GatewaysLouisiana and Norwegian Bodies Sign Agreement to Advance Maritime Innovation Partners say agreement strengthens collaboration across the blue economy, clean energy and international trade sectors.December 11, 2025Global Trade & EconomicsFord: Western Automakers Face Existential Threat from ChinaChinese electric carmakers have risen to substantial market share, even in Europe, as manufacturers such as BYD and Chery International have produced well-reviewed electric cars.December 10, 2025Business Strategy AlignmentSurvey: Perceived Safety Masks Real Risks at U.S. WorksitesNearly 70% of respondents said that they regularly notice safety hazards on the job, while 17% aren't aware of any worksite safety systems that would mitigate those risks.December 10, 2025Previous PagePage 64 of 582Next Page