The relentless march of technological advancement has permeated every facet of modern life, and the workplace is no exception. In recent years, the integration of wearable technology into traditional workwear has ushered in a new era, transforming the way we approach...
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NAUMD, Industry Groups Urge White House: Preempt Disruption at Busiest Ports
Against the backdrop of significant global economic anxiety due to the evolving crisis in Ukraine and mounting challenges to America’s already stressed supply chain, industry leaders representing 49 associations, including NAUMD, sent a letter to the White House last...
Stress Testing for the Next Supply Chain Disruption
A crisis like the 2020 pandemic often shines a spotlight on underlying systemic weaknesses, and the pandemic certainly brought the fragility of our supply chain to center stage. In recent years, we had seen prior regional calamity—such as the 2011 earthquake and...
Prudential Overall Supply Celebrates 89th Anniversary
Prudential Overall Supply, an industry leader in reusable image work apparel and related textiles, is celebrating its 89th anniversary. Founded by John D Clark in 1932, Prudential has grown from a one-man operation to a national brand serving over 28,000 customers...
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’: Chaos Strikes Global Shipping
Off the coast of Los Angeles, more than two dozen container ships filled with exercise bikes, electronics and other highly sought imports have been idling for as long as two weeks. In Kansas City, farmers are struggling to ship soybeans to buyers in Asia. In China,...
NCTO Outlines Key Priorities for the Incoming Biden Administration and Congress to Strengthen the U.S. Supply Chain for Essential Products
Washington, DC, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement today outlining immediate steps President-elect Joe Biden’s administration and a new Congress can take to...
UPS ends ban on beards, natural hairstyles and gender-specific guidelines
United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is officially relaxing rules around banning facial hair for its public-facing workers. The delivery service giant previously prohibited male employees from wearing long hair, afros and braids. Now, those rules are changing for the...