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The size of the Capesize fleet will “rocket” over the next three years at the same time as demand growth for seaborne iron ore is set to stagnate, market experts have predicted.

Fears over sovereign insolvency and a European banking crisis are forcing businesses to put cost cutting back on the agenda when it comes to consultancy spend, a new report warns.

The largest home-improvement retailer in the US has highlighted the transformation of its supply chain as a key factor in its financial health as it announced increasing margins this week.

Asda, the UK retailer and subsidiary by US giant Wal-Mart, has released figures showing that it has beaten its carbon emission reduction target through the elimination of 17 million miles from its supply chain and delivered over £70m in cost savings i…

Apple’s ongoing scrutiny of its Chinese suppliers over concerns of environmentally harmful practices has been welcomed with cautious praise by Chinese green groups.

Boeing has announced an agreement to work with Hawai’i BioEnergy on renewable energy sources for creating aviation fuel.

H.J. Heinz Company has reported that efforts to reduce greenhouse gas produced from its supply chain and manufacturing operations meant it was “on track” to cut emissions by 20% over the next four years.

Travel spend is traditionally one of the first spend areas to be cut back when the going gets tough – but is that still the case?

Supply chain and manufacturing issues have left the US suffering from drug shortages, a new report warns.

VF Corporation, a specialist in branded lifestyle apparel, has announced that Boyd Rogers, vice president of VF and president, supply chain, will retire on Dec. 31, after 40 years with company.