Technology

DHL hopes new career site, automation can improve hire rates

Early results show the hiring initiatives saved the company 32,000 hours this year and led to 445 job applications per day.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2019
3 predictions for blockchain in the supply chain in 2019

Is this the year the technology moves past its hype factor and becomes boring?

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2019
Ford, IBM team up to track cobalt with blockchain

The pilot is an attempt to bring greater transparency to a supply chain that has faced some ethical concerns over the years.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 17, 2019
Carrefour turns to AI for demand forecasting

The French grocer will be using SAS technology called Viya for data analysis to better forecast demand, improve stock and reduce waste in its stores.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2019
Automation could boost revenue growth 10% each year: survey

Retailers have a clear incentive to adopt automation that breaks down data silos, from managing inventory to improving omnichannel fulfillment.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 15, 2019
Walmart plans high-tech consolidation center

The facility in Colton, California, will receive shipments from suppliers before sending them to distribution centers and reduce the numbers of orders suppliers have to fulfill from 42 to 1.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 14, 2019
Think peak season was hard work? UPS exec says 2019 will be harder

Flexible capacity and collaborative planning will be paramount for growth this year, as retailers and 3PLs face a peak season five days shorter than in 2018.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2019
Audit: Poor IT procurement led Oregon office to overspend up to $1.6B

Legacy systems date back to the 1990s in some instances, and the state lacks the data and systems necessary for quality spend analysis, the audit found.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 14, 2019
Kroger and Walmart outline digital transformations

Walmart plans to hire 2,000 tech workers this year while Kroger has positioned itself for growth through various partnerships and innovations, CEO Rodney McMullen said at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 14, 2019
What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?

The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2019
Amazon makes 7-year deal with French robotics company

Amazon will purchase Balyo's robotic products, which include autonomous forklifts, with the option to gain a 29% stake in the company after seven years.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 11, 2019
Tiffany adds diamond origin to store displays

Diamonds, like palm oil or cocoa, have a complicated supply chain that has become notorious for controversy and ethical issues.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2019
DHL taps robotics to boost productivity 25%

The company hired "around 5,000-plus" seasonal employees and invested in automated recruitment processes to cope with high demand at the end of the year.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 10, 2019
UK airports invest in anti-drone technology

Airports around the world are vulnerable to drone incursions that could snarl passenger and freight traffic for days.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 09, 2019
Opinion
Out-of-stocks are more costly than losing a sale — but there's a fix

In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney’s Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha outline four strategies to push stock-outs to zero.

By Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha
Daimler: There is 'no business case' for truck platooning

Once hailed as a fuel-saving solution for U.S. trucking, Daimler is "reassessing" its view on the emerging technology after tests yielded subpar benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 08, 2019
Amazon adds keyless garage entry for parcel deliveries

Digital locks can prevent package theft and encourage e-commerce orders, but privacy concerns linger among consumers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 08, 2019
Kroger, Microsoft team up on 'connected store' tech

The two partners will develop digital shelves inventory management programs to help boost Kroger's omnichannel experience for consumers.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 08, 2019
New Segway robot joins autonomous delivery race

The delivery potential of the "Loomo" remains unclear, but Segway-Ninebot CEO Luke Gao insists it will help solve the last mile in crowded cities.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 04, 2019
DoorDash hits the road with autonomous vehicle delivery

The company partnered with GM's Cruise Automation to test self-driving vehicles for grocery and restaurant delivery in San Francisco.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 04, 2019
Tesla had quite a year in 2018

Though founder Elon Musk’s antics on Twitter were often the lead story in 2018, the company’s supply chain difficulties also made headlines.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018
Need for speed: How fulfillment got faster in 2018

Retailers spent 2018 figuring out how to reconfigure their existing distribution networks and operational strategies to meet the goal of faster delivery, without giving up their margins in the process.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 21, 2018
Supply Chain Dive's 10 best stories of 2018

Stories of transformation and disruption prevailed in the supply chain landscape.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 21, 2018
Federal AV legislation stalls in Congress

After months of negotiations and efforts to pass it, leaders declared the AV START Act dead in the U.S. Senate, with the new session starting in January.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 21, 2018
Q&A
What is the business case for cobots in the supply chain?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: cobots.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 20, 2018