Building Your Social Compliance System
Reduce the chances of child/forced labor in your supply chain. Use the Department of Labor’s new toolkit to start building your company’s social compliance system. The Reducing Child Labor &…
Who Passed the Customs Broker Exam?
…USA imports a purchase of 2,500 brand new 2013 X5s invoiced at $40,000 each, ex-factory, from its affiliated parent company, BMW of Germany. BMW of Germany normally charges an additional…
Mixed Signals
…shortages become more prevalent, intermodal shipping will become more attractive, especially as fuel fluctuates unpredictably. Each of these issues will directly impact shipping costs, capacity, supply chain performance, and ultimately,…
Healthy Workplace Finalist
…The company placed second in its category (private company, 51-99) due to its extensive employee wellness program, put in place five years ago. With the goal of encouraging staff to…
Not All Risks Are Created Equal: Why You Need a Risk Management Plan Now More Than Ever.
…semiconductor wafer production (2). A few months later, massive flooding in Thailand disrupted production of a critical high-tech component supplier, forcing Honda Motor Company to cut vehicle production rates by…
Driver Shortage Expected to Get Worse as Economy Picks Up
…of 106%, which means drivers are spending less than a year at one trucking company. Smaller carriers are in the same boat, reporting turnover rates of 86%—nearly double what they…
The Compliance Gap
…of heavy fines and even imprisonment of company officials, in some cases. Yet, recent industry surveys have revealed that a significant compliance gap exists—particularly in the case of small to…
Attack of the Asia Gypsy Moth
…and Far East Russia are required to be inspected and certified as free of Asian gypsy moths prior to departure. While it’s the shipping line’s responsibility to ensure that their…
East Coast Labor Talks Halted. Got a Contingency Plan in Place?
…by the first week of September to avoid possible strike. July Recap Negotiations continued after a short recess in early July. Both sides exchanges proposals on wages, benefits, work rules,…
Meanwhile, 6500 Miles Away in Afghanistan…
Mohawk helped bring a little bit of home to troops from Utica, NY currently deployed in Afghanistan. The company donated transportation services to bring race gear for a Boilermaker shadow…