Logistically Minded: Roboats, freight slump and break-ups

Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2016

In wake of Hanjin, shipping lines prep for consolidation

Maersk and CMA are among the shippers indicating acquisitions as part of an overall growth strategy. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 22, 2016

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Report: How automation will revolutionize the supply chain

The combination of automated picking, additive manufacturing and self-driving vehicles promises to facilitate demand-driven supply chains.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 21, 2016

UPS nods to global nature of innovation with 3D printing expansion

The shipper announced a new additive manufacturing factory in Singapore, to facilitate the logistics of innovation for clients.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016

Autonomous concept evolves from warehouses and plants to skies and highways

Self-driving delivery trucks are on the near horizon, as are ships with no captains.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 20, 2016

Alibaba's delivery division emphasizing growth over profits

The company only wants investors who will back the model, Alibaba's CEO said.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 20, 2016

Wearable tech finding a home in warehouse industry

The question is: When will it pass the cost-benefits test?

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 19, 2016

Survey: ELD compliance sees smaller fleets lagging

Larger trucking companies began installing the devices years ahead of the 2017 deadline.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 19, 2016

Customs brokers debate benefits of single window systems

CBP is reportedly considering integrating the Automated Commercial Environments with systems in Mexico and Canada.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 19, 2016

Shipper's struggle to stay afloat shows execs must assess risks now

Rickmers Maritime hopes to restructure debt and avoid liquidation as stakeholders tighten oversight following Hanjin's downfall.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 19, 2016

Logistically Minded: E-commerce, trade protection and autonomous cars

Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2016

Materials handling companies come to the rescue in LA

Logistics companies are in a unique position to give back to communities, and they often do.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 16, 2016

Samsung battery supplier also distributes to other smartphones

As restrictions and recalls of the Samsung product increase, other smartphone makers must look to their supply chain to ensure similar problems don't come up.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 15, 2016

Obama pushes for vote on Trans-Pacific Partnership

The White House is calling on business to persuade Congress and the public on the revolutionary trade agreement's merits.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Target, UPS holiday hiring shows need for logistics support

The jobs being offered are temporary, but the high demand for workers is likely to bump up wages in warehouses and fulfillment centers. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Google scales Express last-mile delivery, dumps perishables sales

The expansion will provide increased data and service experience in the race to optimize last-mile delivery services. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2016

The hidden costs of warehouse fires

Insurance may cover reconstruction and property damage, but warehouse fires often lead to drastic inventory shortfalls and logistical challenges.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Global Logistics Properties extends U.S. reach with $1B purchase from Hillwood Development

GLP remains the second-largest logistics property company in the U.S. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Report: Reefer transport growth yields hope for struggling shippers

Pharmaceuticals and cut flowers are an area of opportunity for the industry, given proper investment. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Will rural America's e-commerce thirst spur short hauler boon?

The answer may be the opportunity for a third-party supply chain. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Chicago-based project44 pushing tech advances with $10.5M funding round

CEO Jett McCandless and President Tommy Barnes identified the need for a more efficient logistics application in the LTL industry. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Samsung, Apple just-in-time race leads to massive recall

The classic tortoise and the hare example serves as a reminder for ensuring capacity pushes are accompanied by similar pushes in quality control.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2016

Welspun failed to guarantee quality, so Wal-Mart cut supplier

The cotton maker's debacle shows the importance of transparency and quality controls during the procurement process. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Ethical supply chains require transparency, Gap shows

Gap's release of its global suppliers and approved vendors is part of the company's two-decade bid to improve global working conditions.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Logistically Minded: August jobs, drones and driverless cars

Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 8, 2016