Technology
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Supplier negotiation could become more science than art: survey
A survey of 500 senior procurement decision managers found that 66% of them believe digital skills will overtake people skills in supplier negotiations in the coming years.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 23, 2020 -
OpinionHow to leverage digitization and reduce freight volatility
The end goal should not be just surviving a potential market downturn — it should envision a broader path toward long-term growth and resilience.
By Ahmad El-Dardiry • Jan. 23, 2020 -
How wearables compare: Head-mounted, wrist worn or gloves?
Managers who use wearables in their operations say it helps employees do their jobs faster and with fewer errors, but benefits can depend significantly on the hardware.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Fighting warehouse worker fatigue with wearables
Wearables have emerged as a solution to monitor fatigue as it's happening, and to predict when it will happen in the future.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 21, 2020 -
3 retail supply chain fails of 2019 and how to avoid them in 2020
Supply chains struggled with technology integrations in 2019. Experts believe the ability to bounce back from a crisis will be essential for modern managers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Opinion4 e-commerce trends to watch in 2020
When competing with Amazon or Alibaba, it’s important to use trends as inspiration for innovation, writes Bernard Schreiner, co-founder of Paazl.
By Bernard Schreiner • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Belk harnesses AI to manage inventory
As the department store used analytics to square orders with demand, margins improved, Vice President Tim Carney said at the NRF's Big Show.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 16, 2020 -
3D printing use for MRO will double: report
Respondents in a survey by Essentium, a 3D printing platform, named reduced lead times as a key benefit of the technology.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 16, 2020 -
The importance of S&OP in 2020
Trends in personalization and fast shipping will require planning that goes beyond supply and demand.
By Craig Guillot • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Amazon, FedEx, UPS join CBP e-commerce data pilot
The pilot will test whether shippers providing cargo information to the agency upfront will streamline screening processes as e-commerce parcel volumes approach 1.8 million per day.
By Morgan Forde • Jan. 14, 2020 -
H&M's AI operation helps make its supply chain more sustainable
With precisely honed demand forecasts, supply chains can use only the resources they need and no more.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Q&AWhat are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in
2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Robotic micro-fulfillment startup Fabric wants to help NYC retailers compete with Amazon
Fabric’s service will enable retailers and brands to compete directly with Amazon Prime Now and Target's same-day service once it gets up to speed.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2020 -
TradeLens blockchain platform awaits antitrust clearance by FMC
The agreement allows sharing of data related to the physical movement of goods, but prohibits discussion of rates or terms between carriers and customers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Coupa acquires travel startup Yapta to boost spend management platform
Software vendors use acquisitions to make their suites more comprehensive and encompass numerous procurement functions.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Manufacturing, supply chain see greatest cost savings from AI: McKinsey
Cost reductions from the use of artificial intelligence are typically the result of better forecasting and analytics, not headcount reduction.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 07, 2020 -
OpinionHow artificial intelligence is disrupting manufacturing
For traditional manufacturers, integrating AI across day-to-day processes and equipment is no small task. Firms can keep up or risk becoming obsolete, writes 3D Hubs Co-founder and CCO Filemon Schoffer.
By Filemon Schöffer • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Drop trailers: What's old is new again — for now
Technology increases transparency and holds promise for enhanced efficiency, but with enough advanced technology, drop trailers could become obsolete.
By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Blockchain-backed app puts coffee supply chain map in consumer hands
The plan is to use farmer IDs to track growing conditions, record transactions and follow yields and sales prices.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 06, 2020 -
SponsoredTurn less into more by automating HS code classification
You increase efficiency for your customers. Automation can increase efficiency for you.
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ColumnPatent Pending: Is warehousing Alphabet's next moonshot?
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 03, 2020 -
Target leans on data science to increase fulfillment speed, reduce stock-outs
A year after the retailer began testing algorithms to increase fulfillment velocity, out-of-stock levels decreased 40%.
By Roberto Torres • Dec. 18, 2019 -
ONE joins digital exchange network NYSHEX
The organization touts its role as an unbiased arbiter of contract violations or defaults, and the associated penalties, with creating increased reliability for shippers and carriers.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 13, 2019 -
SAP partners with project44 to wrangle, clean shippers' data
By combining SAP's existing logistics offerings with project44's data collection and cleaning ability, SAP envisions "real-time shipment visibility and business process collaboration from contracting to settlement."
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 12, 2019 -
OpinionWhat does the future hold for ELDs?
The widespread use of ELDs marks the first time shippers and brokers have a line of sight into the supply side of their business — that’s nothing short of powerful, writes Oren Zaslansky, CEO of Flock Freight.
By Oren Zaslansky • Dec. 11, 2019
