Adidas, Roche and Siemens join Gartner's Top 15 Supply Chains for Europe

Embracing change is a key factor in supply chain management success, as shown by frequent top supply chain winners Unilever and Johnson & Johnson.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 27, 2017

Pilots vs. Atlas Air: Alleged intentional slow-down conflicts persist

A pilot strike briefly disrupted DHL and Amazon's air cargo operations last holiday season, highlighting a pilot shortage that permeates within the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 27, 2017

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Virtual reality assists jet engineers in challenging engine assembly

Rolls Royce shows VR is no myth in the world of assembly and simulation training.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 26, 2017

Without power, Puerto Rico's drug manufacturing left battered by Hurricane Maria

The FDA has been working with drugmakers to bring sites back online after the storm damaged much of the island's infrastructure.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 25, 2017

Reuters: CSX halts auto shipments in OH yard

Questions prevail ahead of CSX's rescheduled meeting with the Surface Transportation Board and earnings call, to be held mid-October.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 22, 2017

RFID market growing around 30% per year, SML says

RFID tagging is becoming increasingly popular for supply chains as a way to streamline and cut costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 22, 2017

Exclusive: Retailers don't think fast, free shipping is important to consumers

A Flexe survey shows a severe gap between consumer expectations and retailer assumptions, but retailers still might not be able to deliver.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 21, 2017

How Target uses demand response to cut energy, supply chain costs

Target has 815 locations in 31 states enrolled in 140 different programs, allowing the company to cut HVAC 36,000 times over the course of six months.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 21, 2017

Manufacturing needs a digital transformation

Enterprise mobility matters, but a new study finds mobile forward companies are in the minority.

By Chuck Rathmann • Sept. 20, 2017

Expect more partnerships between startups and big brands, says Unilever

A company report says big brands and small upstarts have plenty to gain by collaborating, including discovering new products and ways of doing business.  

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 19, 2017

Irma could hit holiday inventories

Planalytics says some $2.75 billion in sales could be lost to Irma, in addition to costs incurred by damage.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2017

Nike invests in static electricity to drive sneaker automation production

A California tech company may provide the recipe that the sneaker company needs to stay ahead in global competition.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 14, 2017

Back-to-school provides new supply chain lessons for retailers

The recent shopping season should help brands further tailor services to fit consumer preferences ahead of the holidays.

By Barry Hochfelder • Sept. 13, 2017

ISM highlights 6 KPIs to watch after Hurricane Harvey

While the special report focuses on Harvey, the indicators will be equally important to keep an eye on as Hurricane Irma recedes.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2017

Amazon's Whole Foods price cuts boosted store traffic 25%

But can the e-commerce giant and grocery novice maintain its momentum?

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2017

CSX recovers from summer upheaval, lowers financial targets

On the path to Precision Scheduled Railroading, CSX execs claim hardest times are behind it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 8, 2017

Cell therapy emergence opens up new markets for shippers, logistic companies

Companies like GE Healthcare and Cryoport have expanded their capabilities to help solve the challenges of preserving and shipping patient cells.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 7, 2017

A pilot in Germany is testing whether IoT-enhanced pallets can use blockchain tech

The goal is to improve visibility by enabling logistics' most basic tool to use two cutting edge technologies.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 7, 2017

Carrier rate hikes fail to materialize, excess capacity to blame

Despite solid fundamentals in 2017, ocean freight rate increases did not materialize.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Office Depot brings supply chain management to the cloud

Still recovering from its failed merger with Staples, the office supplies retailer is partnering with Elementum to smooth out its supply chain.

By Dan O'Shea • Sept. 6, 2017

Blockchain: The best way to decentralize supply chains

The tech not only improves security but also slashes costs and streamlines supply chain management.

By Harry Goodnight • Sept. 6, 2017

E-commerce investment once again on the rise in 2017

Deal growth should continue into Q3, as funding surges forward. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

Meal delivery investments outpace grocery delivery startups

Managing costs proves key to food delivery services of all types, but investors seem to think they're worth more investment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 1, 2017

US manufacturing expects future growth, despite ongoing challenges

Technology is a fundamental driver of manufacturing growth, yet is unevenly applied throughout the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 31, 2017

Audi implements VR in employee training programs

Virtual reality could be key to drawing younger workers to manufacturing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 30, 2017