BloombergMore from BloombergAll TechnologyConsumers Can Now Track Carbon in an Ear of Corn From Farm to TableCompanies will be soon able to track the carbon emissions from an ear of corn to a pork chop, allowing them to market products to environmentally conscious eaters.September 15, 2020Global Supply Chain ManagementThe Pandemic Is Masking Risks of Slavery in Global Supply ChainsThe pandemic is complicating the task of rooting out modern slavery by making it impossible for companies or investors to visit factory floors in many countries.September 14, 2020Global Supply Chain ManagementGrowing Distrust of China Brings $38 Billion Windfall for TaiwanTaiwan sits squarely in the middle of the worsening dispute between Beijing and Washington, with many of its companies operating factories in China manufacturing for American companies.September 14, 2020Global Supply Chain ManagementWhy Biden’s Offshore Tax Plan Is Unlikely to Renew Rust Belt FactoriesBiden’s proposal uses a carrot-and-stick approach that raises taxes on a corporation’s foreign profits but rewards companies with tax incentives for moving jobs and investment back to the U.S.September 11, 2020Global Supply Chain ManagementU.S., Europe Face Hurdles to Cut China Reliance for Rare EarthsThe U.S. and Europe’s ambition to boost production of rare raw materials used in electric vehicles and wind turbines and reduce dependence on China will face obstacles, including higher costs and environmental concerns.September 10, 2020All LogisticsUPS Holiday Season Hiring Will Top 100,000 Amid E-Commerce BoomThe holiday hires, a slight increase from last year, will be on top of the thousands of workers the courier already has added to keep up with a surge in package demand.September 10, 2020All LogisticsU.S. May Allow 18-Year-Olds to Drive Big Trucks on Long HaulsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a pilot program to test lowering the age limit for interstate commercial drivers from 21 to 18.September 9, 2020Air CargoAirlines Are Removing Seats to Make Space for Gadgets and SeafoodCargo is proving a rare ray of light for airlines amid the coronavirus gloom.September 8, 2020All LogisticsU.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border PlanBoris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.September 4, 2020Last Mile DeliveryAmazon Drivers Are Hanging Smartphones in Trees to Get More WorkA strange phenomenon has emerged near Amazon delivery stations and Whole Foods stores: smartphones dangling from trees. Contract delivery drivers are putting them there to get a jump on rivals seeking orders.September 4, 2020Previous PagePage 248 of 357Next Page
