Technology
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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 -
Ahold Delhaize to invest $480M in US supply chain integration
The move toward self-distribution will encompass warehousing, transportation and procurement, resulting in $100 million in annual savings and better product availability for customers, Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Kevin Holt said.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2019 -
How RFID can enable omnichannel
The technology provides better visibility into a retailer's inventory, which is vital as companies expand into omnichannel offerings.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Plus.ai autonomous truck completes coast-to-coast delivery in 3 days
The vehicle completed the 2,800 mile journey carrying a truckload of Land O' Lakes butter from California to Pennsylvania, though a licensed driver and safety engineer went along for the ride just in case.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston
Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Company of the Year: Nike
Nike's acquisition of demand-sensing startup Celect this year was the culmination of years of progress toward agile manufacturing and inventory visibility, resulting in an industry-leading supply chain.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Innovator of the Year: UPS' Flight Forward
Flight Forward became the first company to receive a "Standard Part 135" clearance from the FAA this year and is beginning to look into business-to-consumer use cases.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2019
From Nike to UPS, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains this year.
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Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: Søren Skou, Maersk
From customer-service oriented solutions to accelerated digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry, Skou continues to make waves.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Patent Pending: Lineage Logistics tackles vehicle tracking, IBM's idea for order fulfillment
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 06, 2019 -
Ikea teams up with Optoro to reduce reverse logistics waste
The partnership will encompass 10 Ikea distribution centers, 50 retail stores and its customer support center in the U.S., with the potential to expand to other markets in the future.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 06, 2019 -
Study: Increased use of robotics led to worker displacement in Midwest
Nationally, the study found the use of robots can increase employment, noting there is little evidence the use of robotics will result in "widespread and crushing job displacement."
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 02, 2019 -
DHL brings electric delivery vehicle pilot to US
DHL's StreetScooter expansion plans follow Amazon's announcement that it placed an order for 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 02, 2019 -
OpinionWhy the vaping crisis is a supply chain failure
Numerous websites sell cheap, unauthorized pods designed to fit vaping devices from major manufacturers.
By Ron Volpe • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Most workers don't think automation is coming for their jobs
Employee perception of automation technology signals a competitive edge for employers who deploy these tools successfully.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 27, 2019 -
These 4 charts explain Amazon's fulfillment speed
Amazon's speed is key to how it plans to compete with large retailers. These charts help explain its investment.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 25, 2019 -
OpinionEmbracing change during supply chain transformation
Adam Runsdorf, president of WDSrx, writes that while his company is committed to reducing costs and increasing productivity for clients, achieving those goals internally became a challenge as the business grew.
By Adam Runsdorf • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Q&AMaersk CISO on NotPetya recovery, workforce harmony and what makes a security chief
The shipping giant tapped Andy Powell a year after it was hit by NotPetya. In the 18 months since, Powell increased its security organization from 28 people to about 150.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2019 -
UPS plans to improve healthcare traceability with IoT-enabled logistics
The new offering, called UPS Premier, will provide better visibility and traceability for healthcare-related shipments while boosting on-time deliveries, according to the carrier.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Target credits new tech with lowering backroom inventory
The items in the system, roughly 15% so far, show less frequent stockouts and lower backroom quantities than those not yet integrated.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 21, 2019 -
71% of manufacturers employ IoT despite cyber risks: PwC
A study from PwC found 68% of manufacturers surveyed planned to increase their investment in Internet of Things (IoT) integration in the next two years, believing the benefits outweigh the potential cyber security challenges.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 19, 2019 -
OpinionFrom Santa's workshop to omnichannel sales: Preparing for holiday fulfillment
Santa’s workshop isn’t located at the North Pole — it’s the online boutique, the cozy shop around the corner, the big-box retailer and the e-commerce giant.
By Jan Arendtsz • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Deep DiveOcean freight ushers in a new era with instant quotes
Instant online quoting is becoming "table stakes" and freight forwarders must digitize to keep up with the status quo.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 18, 2019
