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ColumnA Thanksgiving food waste experiment for every supply chain
Just because an unsold item won't rot, doesn't mean it isn't waste.
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An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion
In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.
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Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle
The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.
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Deep DiveFor drone deliveries, the sky's the limit
Medical and package deliveries are key, while some cities participating in a new program by the Federal Aviation Administration are looking to logistics and border control.
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Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers
For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash.
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Deep DiveFixing Chicago's freight rail congestion
Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.
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Largest ocean carriers confirm formation of industry association
Five carriers are on board to form a nonprofit organization intended to create common data standards and increase efficiency for carriers and shippers.
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Deep DiveNew York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight
Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.
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New fee structure to start Monday at Southern California ports
Southern California terminals will distribute fees for night gate funding beginning next week.
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Deep DiveManaging traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'
From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.
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To avoid tariffs, Honda shifts SUV production to China
The entire automotive supply chain faces rising prices and uncertainty around supplies as the trade wars linger and several car makers are making moves.
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SponsoredTackling the logistics triple threat that's threatening industry
The emergence of a logistical triple threat could pose as a staunch opponent to other players in the thriving e-commerce industry.
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Amazon to build supply chain hub in Nashville
The tech giant said it would build an Operations Center of Excellence in the Tennessee capital, in addition to new headquarters in New York City and Northern Virginia.
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As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to meet the challenge
The key is finding and understanding consumer needs and then matching them to the right fulfillment technology.
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Tariffs will increase medical supply chain costs by $160M, hospitals warn
In the letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the American Hospital Association warns tariffs will cause healthcare costs for consumers to rise.
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OpinionInternational e-commerce is taking off and airports better get ready
Expedited delivery makes air freight more attractive than typical maritime shipping routes, bringing congestion but also opportunity to U.S. hubs.
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October freight surge blown back by devastating storms
Hurricanes Florence and Michael were devastating in different ways and many supply chains were unprepared.
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EPA moves to reduce truck emissions
The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration.
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To beat congestion, free up the curb for deliveries
A PwC report says the way to solve congestion in U.S. cities is repurposing existing structures and space into "staging areas" for supply chain and ride-share vehicles.
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Q&AWhat is the business case for augmented reality?
As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, we ask four supply chain consulting groups to help define the ROI of emerging technologies. First up: augmented reality.
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California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses
As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California.
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As disruptions accelerate, supply chains learn to measure them
A new wave of KPIs is emerging — such as time-to-recovery — to help supply managers benchmark their supply chains' resiliency.
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Walmart to open an in-store AI lab
The retail giant is exploring several applications for artificial intelligence, including the ability to track and replenish low supplies of inventory.
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Volvo, Greenlots partner on charging infrastructure for electric trucks
The partnership will help fleet operators integrate electric vehicles into the grid and alleviate some cost and sustainability concerns.
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As cargo peaks, port stakeholders worry tariffs may lead to a trough
The Port of Oakland's Efficiency Task Force met to discuss the effects of trade wondering how long will record cargo growth last?
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