Increase of 9.2% in Positive Marijuana Tests Among Truck Drivers in Q1
According to data from the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, the number of truck drivers testing positive for marijuana increased by 9.2% in the first quarter of 2023.
Train Engineers Union Reaches Agreement on Sick-Time Benefits
A union representing railroad engineers has successfully negotiated a paid sick-time agreement with Norfolk Southern.
Age and Experience Levels May Contribute to Workplace Injuries
Physical decline associated with aging can increase the likelihood of workplace injuries.
UPS to Open Seven Healthcare Logistics Facilities in 2023, According to Report
UPS aims to become the leading healthcare logistics provider in the world, according to CEO Carol Tomé.
White House Aims to Disrupt Fentanyl Supply Chain
The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to combat the flow of illicit drugs, with a particular focus on fentanyl
The Industry's Response to the World's Deadliest Bird Flu
Since the latest appearance of the bird flu in 2022, over 50 million farm-raised birds have died, leading to skyrocketing prices in grocery stores.
COVID-19 forced suppliers to cancel orders
In 2020, the coronavirus swept the world and had a detrimental impact on the economy.
Covid-19 changed the healthcare supply chain forever
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the healthcare supply chain, but it has also created opportunities for healing and strengthening the supply chain.
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in supply chains can be managed
PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that are used in a variety of industrial and consumer products, including food packaging, non-stick cookware, and firefighting foam.
Fear flying? Fear not: there’s a solution for that
According to studies, a fear of flying affects nearly 40% of the American population - and 5% of that group refuse to get in an airplane.
U.S. rail union leaders push Biden administration for safety after works fall ill at Ohio train incident site
Leaders from twelve of the rail unions met with the Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, this week to discuss the illnesses.
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response gets restructuring regarding vaccine stockpiling
The Department of Health and Human Services has a smaller agency within it called the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and it has been responsible for much of the vaccine supplies available to the public in recent years.
The White House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton will unite at an event this week to spotlight the famous piece of legislation that guaranteed qualified American workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off.
Curious about how the Skittles supply chain operates?
Everything Supply Chain is sharing the details along with a helpful Youtube video for visual purposes.
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.
41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022
Marking a 32% increase compared to 2021m a whopping 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for the substance, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Amazon unveils a prescription drug discount program, RxPass
RxPass is the company’s latest launch that will provide a subscription service to customers who already pay for Prime memberships.
Covid surges through China, again
Supply chain managers globally are likely thinking that it’s the “same old song and dance”.
China’s Covid variants are “fairly unknown” to the U.S., says former FDA commissioner
Scott Gottlieb spoke on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell: Overtime’ in response to the latest Covid rules laid out by the United States federal government.
2023 changes to consider for your employee’s health and wellness
The new year is approaching fast, and employers need to be considering a number of changes that are occurring over the next year that could have a significant impact on their employee’s well-being.