Kharon has signed a contract with the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), granting CBP officers access to Kharon's global risk analytics platform. This partnership will assist CBP in its enforcement and investigations of forced labor and trade. Kharon's insights and analytic tools are used

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has appointed two new executive leaders to replace COO Michael Rempell, who is leaving the company. Sarah Clarke will serve as Chief Supply Chain Officer, joining from PVH Corporation, and Valerie van Ogtrop will be EVP of Brand Operations, coming from J.Crew. Clarke will oversee

Shippers are gaining confidence in the air freight market as cargo volumes remain stable and air capacity grows slowly. Rates have seen a slight increase, driven by the supply side rather than demand. In September, the general air cargo spot rate increased 2%, with a further 10% increase in October.

Research has found that top-performing supply chain organizations are significantly more trusted than their lowest-performing counterparts. As supply chains face unprecedented challenges, such as shortages and digital transformations, building trust within the ecosystem is crucial for business success. Experts from Deloitte Consulting LLP will discuss steps to establish trust in

Three startups, mesur.io, Neoflow, and Transmute, have successfully completed real-time testing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), enabling CBP to integrate their supply chain data with existing data in the CBP Automated Commercial Environment. The startups were awarded under the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)

Sustainability LIVE London brings together experts committed to reducing the environmental impact of the supply chain industry. Oritain, using forensic science, brings transparency to products like cotton, palm oil, and coffee. They can identify the origins of these products, providing assurance to consumers and stakeholders. The goal is to understand

Chinese appliance maker Kshore is considering realigning its supply chain in response to the disruptions caused by Covid-19. Pressure from customers such as Walmart has led the company to look for ways to reduce time, expense, and environmental impact of shipping goods. Kshore's CEO and COO visited factories

BMW is expanding its supply chain in North America for electric vehicle (EV) production. The automaker has partnered with battery material manufacturer Umicore to build a cathode active material plant in Ontario, Canada. This plant will supply BMW's battery cell manufacturer AESC, which is building a battery factory

Global disruptions are increasingly common, impacting consumer demand and supply chains. Kenvue, formerly with Johnson & Johnson, invested in insurance policies to make their supply chain more resilient during uncertain times. They focused on surge capacity, partnerships, and data and processes. The pandemic highlighted the need for organizations to better

The United States and Canada have released a "Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership," focusing on defense cooperation and supply chain security. Since World War II, the two nations have collaborated on defense procurement, creating an integrated supply chain that supports shared defense and security objectives

The Inflation Reduction Act has attracted over $65 billion of investment in the US electric vehicle supply chain. Tax credits of up to $7,500 are offered for the purchase of new consumer and commercial EVs, along with incentives for localized manufacturing. The shift to EVs will help the US