Technology

Project44 buys Convey to boost last-mile data capabilities

The $255 million acquisition will help the visibility company move from "seeing to doing," according to one executive.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 22, 2021

'Too much data' drives adoption, expectations of predictive analytics

Demand forecasting and supply planning are among the top uses for the technology, but the upfront expense doesn't make sense for every business.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 21, 2021

Walmart teams up with Ford, Argo AI for autonomous delivery in 3 cities

Walmart's latest collaboration on self-driving vehicles is its first to span multiple cities.

By Max Garland • Sept. 16, 2021

Maersk buys omnichannel tech startup, furthering end-to-end ambitions

The ocean carrier invested in Huub back in 2019, and is now acquiring the cloud-based logistics startup with hopes of scaling it.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2021

Long Beach port offers drivers traffic alerts via text to fight congestion

The free Truck Alert system aims to assuage some frustrations resulting from a deluge of imports.

By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • Sept. 13, 2021

Sponsored by Quickbase

The urgency of supply chain agility

Supply chain agility is becoming a must have, driven by workflow automation and visible information.

By Peter Rifken, Principal Solutions Consultant, Quickbase • Sept. 13, 2021

Sponsored by Triax

How to mitigate facility risk with KPI data

Wearable technology is helping top organizations protect their workers by improving safety and visibility on site.

Chewy plans 3 automated fulfillment centers to ease supply chain challenges

More automated facilities will reduce Chewy's exposure to employee shortages, which can slow fulfillment times.

By Max Garland • Sept. 09, 2021

RFID and sensor tech get cheaper, faster and more pervasive

Advancements in identification technology help retail supply chains track inventory and shrink. Are visioning robots the next evolution?

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 07, 2021

Sponsored by Lucas Systems

5 applications for artificial intelligence in the warehouse and distribution center

Learn how AI technology can lower the barriers to entry for slotting and other warehouse optimization solutions.

Target's CIO retires after years of facilitating supply chain innovation

McNamara encouraged in-house innovation that enabled automation along the supply chain. A new CIO at Target needs to focus on three key pillars.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 02, 2021

Deep Dive

What 3G's sunset means for tracking, visibility tech

Companies relying on IoT devices for their supply chains have a relatively tight window to upgrade to 4G.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 31, 2021

Gatik opens Texas hub for autonomous middle-mile deliveries

The AV company, known for delivering goods for Walmart, will deploy box trucks in response to heightened e-commerce demand.

By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2021

5 years of supply chain disruptions and the lessons learned

Hindsight has the virtue of revealing opportunities we may have missed.

By Edwin Lopez • UPDATED: Sept. 21, 2021 at 11:12 a.m.

Column

Patent Pending: Amazon imagines dynamic parcel sorting, Walmart's idea for route planning

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 • Aug. 27, 2021

UPS delivers COVID-19 vaccines via temperature-controlled drone

Drones provide a speedy logistics option for time- and temperature-sensitive vaccine doses.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 25, 2021

Supply chains adopt, invest millions in inventory optimization tech

Flexibility and human override must also be part of inventory and network optimization, as automating everything without oversight can leave companies in a lurch.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 24, 2021

Sponsored by Quickbase

How leaders are solving 3 key sourcing and procurement priorities in 2021

CPOs are identifying the right tools and processes to solve their biggest challenges for the rest of 2021.

By Kayla Mackay, Solutions Marketing Manager, Quickbase • Aug. 23, 2021

Geodis enters crowded e-commerce fulfillment field with service for DTC brands

Four fulfillment hubs will be able to provide two-day delivery to 91% of the continental U.S.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2021

Warehouse employment hits new record after monthslong dip

There were 1.44 million workers in the warehouse and storage industry in July, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This surpassed the previous record high set in November.

By Max Garland • Aug. 17, 2021

3 tips to improve a warehouse without making a capital expense

Going back to basics never hurts, but experts also said as-a-service models have made technologies that were formerly out of reach affordable for small and medium companies.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 10, 2021

Industry group releases contactless delivery standard to increase safety, reduce dwell

The Consumer Brands Association found contactless delivery practices, like using electronic bills of lading, reduced average dwell time from 66 minutes to 23 minutes.

By Max Garland • Aug. 10, 2021

DHL Express takes step toward zero-emission logistics with 12 electric aircraft

The company will use the electric aircraft for regional feeder routes starting in the U.S., primarily for the Southeast and West Coast.

By Max Garland • Aug. 05, 2021

NXP Semiconductors expects auto companies to pump the brakes on just-in-time

"A just-in-time system is not totally compatible with three to six months manufacturing cycle time," CEO Kurt Sievers said.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 04, 2021

Walmart offers its omnichannel capabilities to other businesses

The retailer has partnered with Adobe to give small and mid-sized retailers access to its pickup and delivery technology.

By Maria Monteros • July 29, 2021