Technology: Page 2

Amazon's $700M training gambit puts employers on notice

The company is "raising the bar" in terms of what employers are offering workers to prepare them for the future, one source told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2019
Warehouse tech glitches cause $25M disruption for Asos

Problems with the British retailer's automated warehouse management and control systems caused inventory available to customers to decrease significantly, taking a bite out of sales and margins.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2019
SAP extends hardware deal with Intel as part of broader partnership push

The Intel partnership could mean a smoother transition for users looking to deploy SAP's ERP software.
By Roberto Torres • July 19, 2019
Technology helps find new suppliers, but it's not the be-all and end-all

Buyers can benefit from using technology in highly saturated vendor markets, freeing up time for negotiation and spend management.
By Jen A. Miller • July 18, 2019
Freight-on-demand apps challenge traditional brokers — but can they solve trucking capacity?

Startups say capacity issues lie in a lack of innovation, while traditional brokers argue digital freight apps simply match to the same pool of drivers.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 18, 2019
Deep Dive
Micron takes on smart manufacturing to fuel memory-hungry sectors

The semiconductor's Manassas site director called the smart factory "the biggest revolution since robotics" to improve manufacturing.
By Naomi Eide • July 18, 2019
Toyota to partner with world's largest electric car battery supplier

The partnership will help Toyota secure supply in an increasingly competitive race to scale up EV production in the next five to 10 years.
By Morgan Forde • July 17, 2019
Under pressure, Domino's ups the ante on tech

Squeezed by third-party aggregators, the pizza chain is using various means to improve delivery, from GPS tracking to alternative modes of transportation.
By Julie Littman • July 17, 2019
A top-10 brokerage firm enters the digital freight fray

GlobalTranz's launch of a digital freight matching platform is the culmination of years of data collection and fits with longstanding service goals, said the brokerage's CTO.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019
VW and Ford expand partnership on AVs, EVs

Volkswagen will invest $2.6 billion in Argo AI, signaling the latest collaboration between major automakers adapting to new mobility trends.
By Jason Plautz • July 15, 2019
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco formally sign on to GSBN blockchain platform

With two of the top 10 carriers signed on to both the Global Shipping Business Network and TradeLens platforms, a "winner" may not emerge.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 15, 2019
Micro fulfillment moves underground

Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.
By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2019
H-E-B to test driverless delivery with Udelv

The Texas grocer's quest for digital dominance continues as it launches a self-driving technology pilot in San Antonio.
By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2019
Port of LA Harbor Commission stands by initial vote to approve Maersk terminal automation

The vote came after the Los Angeles City Council vetoed the board's previous decision to allow APM Terminals to use automated cargo handlers.
By Morgan Forde • July 12, 2019
Drone delivers Merck vaccines between islands with AT&T cold-chain tech

The UAV successfully delivered temperature-sensitive vaccines over a 24-mile route between islands in the Bahamas. Merck believes the technology could eventually be used to deliver life-saving drugs to remote locations.
By Morgan Forde • July 12, 2019
Report: Reverse auctions on the rise among younger procurement professionals

Modern reverse auction platforms can provide visibility into suppliers beyond their bid amount and offer benefits like cost savings, reduced negotiation times and price testing the market.
By Morgan Forde • July 11, 2019
Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center

The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated fulfillment center will open just south of the city in 2021.
By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019
Commerce Department seeks comment on online counterfeits

The department is looking for recommendations on how best to stop the sale of fraudulent items through online third-party marketplaces.
By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019
Amazon to invest $700M to upskill 100K employees

Programs to reskill current employees will allow the company to gain technical talent without having to fight over the very small pool of qualified workers.
By Matt Leonard • July 11, 2019
A third of supply chain pros use robotics, but cost and ROI remain barriers

The adoption of robotics in the warehouse could take off when the technology masters the ability to take over picking, one expert said.
By Matt Leonard • July 09, 2019
Opinion
Stop worrying about robots — the future lies between humans and automation

Warehousing will benefit from combining the efficiency and time-savings of robotic picking with human strategic thinking to drive businesses forward.
By Rob DeStefano • July 09, 2019
California Senate could hand port automation approvals to the state

The bill says the State Lands Commission, which would take on the task of approving projects, should consider potential job losses when deciding whether an automation project should be approved.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: July 10, 2019 at 9:59 a.m.
The latest supplier insurance trend: A rainy day freight fund

Many suppliers are preferring emergency slush funds over backup inventory stock when it comes to dealing with unexpected events.
By Barry Hochfelder • July 08, 2019
Walmart, Target among most popular retailers to offer BOPIS

While the pickup option offers benefits to both consumers and retailers, some obstacles remain, according to a recent Coresight Research report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 08, 2019
Nestlé launches open blockchain pilot to track milk

The food company announced a commitment to pursuing a fully transparent supply chain in February and cites its partnership with OpenSC as a means of publicly verifying its progress.
By Morgan Forde • July 03, 2019

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