The Department of Justice has stepped on the scene following accusations of collusion in pricing for PVC products in which three distributors were named as co-conspirators.
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While a tentative wage agreement ended a strike in October, the parties are still divided on key issues, such as port automation.
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Port operators and the union dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast reached a tentative labor deal, but the underlying issues remain. NAW's CEO joins the MDM Podcast to talk distribution's response.
The walkout will shut down imports from overseas and lead to disruption to distribution and manufacturing operations in the U.S.
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Despite mixed messages, there are signs the manufacturing technology industry may be at the beginning of a rebound.
Dockworkers face an expiring contract and brace for a strike that could mean supply chain disruption weeks before the presidential election.
A class action lawsuit alleges that leading PVC pipe manufacturers exploited supply chain disruptions to fix prices and overcharge customers.
Canada ordered its main railroads to resume operations and enter binding arbitration. Teamsters comply but challenge constitutionality.
A prolonged disruption of Canadian freight rail service could threaten bulk and hazardous material imports.
ISEA CEO Cam Mackey joins to discuss safety standards and regulations that will inform future safety product demand.
A first-of-its-kind strike of the two largest Canadian railroads looms, threatening U.S. imports of manufactured goods and commodities.
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The Supply Chain Council, backed by business and labor groups, aims to protect the supply chain and advance public policy.
The addition of the Maryland-based commercial door, frame and hardware distributor complements Cook & Boardman's existing offering.
If finalized, the OSHA rule would hold distributors to standards to address extreme heat, including mandatory paid work breaks in some cases.
