In 2006, the American trucking Association (ATA) petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require all large trucks to use a speed limiter. After five years adjusting regulations, the speed limiter was finally approved in January 2011. However, the regulations never went into full effect….
In March 2015, Del Monte Pacific announced that they have completed the deal to purchase Sager Creek Vegetable Company for $75 million. Del Monte Foods produces canned vegetable, fruit, and tomato products. Sager Creek produces specialty vegetables. The acquisition deal serves as a way for Del Monte to expand their product line and strengthen their…
On April 8, Sabra Dipping Co. voluntarily recalled select SKUs of their Classic Hummus over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involved 30,000 cases nationwide. This is the first recall that Sabra Dipping Co. has ever announced and now they have to ensure that all contanimated products are removed from their supply chain.Sabra Dipping…
Amazon recently opened their first retail store on the campus of Purdue University. Now, Google is following suit with a retail store of their own. These e-commerce giants realize that there is still power in having physical retail space. They are testing whether these small retail stores will improve their supply chain power and strengthen…
Water restrictions are not a new thing to California — the state has been imposing them on residents every summer for decades. However, Governor Jerry Brown just ordered one of the largest mandatory water restrictions in California history. Residents need to cut their water usage by 25 percent. Governor Brown said, “We’re standing on dry…
According to the 2015 FM Global Resilience Index, Norway has the most resilient supply chain of any country around the world. The index ranks 130 countries based on their risk mitigation plans, geographic position, investments, and economic stability. Norway scored so well because the country has minimal exposure to natural disasters, in addition to their…
The government in New Delhi just announced that they plan to reform their tariff regime to be more in line with regional trade pacts that are being negotiated around the world. Right now, India’s tariffs are too different for the country to even be considered for membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Basically, India’s tariffs are…
On April 3, a fire broke out at GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. Firefighters are still on the scene dealing with hot spots, but the fire has mostly been contained. It caused heavy damage throughout the building and soot has traveled to nearby neighborhoods. GE is experiencing some production delays, but the company anticipates…
After two decades of economic growth and prosperity in China, the country has finally started to slow down. Countries that typically outsource to China are finding less expensive places to do business. Plus, China is not replenishing its population at a fast enough rate to replenish the workforce. Despite the slumping economy, China has found…
Nebraska is key to the success of Tyson Fresh Meats. The company has a large warehouse in Lexington that employs 2,700 people in their meat packaging business. This year, Tyson Fresh Meats plans to update the facility and expand its boxed beef department with a $47 million renovation and expansion. Several products are already packaged…