TradeLens has begun operations in Russia

Maersk and IBM's blockchain initiative continues to expand with a newly approved pilot in St. Petersburg, Russia. 

By Morgan Forde • June 11, 2019

Anheuser-Busch will expand work with BanQu after blockchain pilot

The technology connects Zambian farmers to a mobile platform that allows their sales to be more easily tracked, increasing supply chain visibility and creating financial records for under-banked farmers. 

By Matt Leonard • June 10, 2019

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

How can procurement managers get their workforce on board with emerging tech?

Many aspects of the procurement function are ripe for digitization, but emerging technologies will only succeed if employees trust the results.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • June 6, 2019

Amazon: New drone will start deliveries 'within months'

New drone technology could facilitate deliveries even faster than the current one-day offering, according to Amazon. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 6, 2019

Report: Uber Freight offers below-market rates to shippers

By maintaining pricing below its competitors, Uber Freight is running a play common among tech companies looking to disrupt a market. But this also means profitability is far away, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019

Amazon deploys 'Pegasus' robots in sortation centers to reduce miss sorts

This marks the first time Amazon will use robotics in these centers as it tries to speed up middle-mile logistics.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd introduces container tracking, starting with 100K reefers

The technology will allow shippers to see the location, temperature and other information related to their cargo.

By Matt Leonard • June 5, 2019

Carrefour boosts sales with blockchain initiative

The grocer's 2.7% sales growth shows a measurable benefit to the ability to track products through their supply chains. 

By Morgan Forde • June 4, 2019

Gartner: Industry will need to replace 90% of blockchain platforms by 2021

Blockchain is having an identity crisis, constrained by assumptions and technological immaturity prohibiting efforts from moving beyond the pilot phase.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 4, 2019

How P&G created a 'ready for anything' supply chain

For the last decade, CPG giant Proctor and Gamble has been on a mission to use technology to take the guesswork out of disaster response. 

By Emma Cosgrove • June 3, 2019

Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group

The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade. 

By Matt Leonard • May 30, 2019

DHL expands 'vision picking' with next-gen Google Glass

DHL will expand it's augmented reality picking program across multiple global warehouses. Using the latest version of Google smart glasses, DHL says workers can pick, sort, and load items faster and with fewer errors.

By Morgan Forde • May 28, 2019

CMA CGM, MSC complete integration with Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

TradeLens now includes more than 10 ocean carriers and incorporates data from 600 ports and terminals capturing nearly half of global ocean freight, according to the announcement.

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Oct. 15, 2020

CMA CGM adds 50K container trackers to its fleet

Many container lines have invested in IoT tracking technology, which gives shippers greater insight and visibility into the status of their cargo shipments.

By Matt Leonard • May 24, 2019

Uber seeks approval for drone deliveries

Uber Technologies affiliate Uber Elevate has filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration to deliver food in the San Diego market. An answer is expected by June 10.

By Alicia Kelso • May 23, 2019

Ford pilots last-yard delivery robot

Digit will be paired with autonomous delivery vehicles to test the feasibility of removing humans from the last-mile, and even last-yard, equation.

By Morgan Forde • May 23, 2019

Report: Adoption of wearable operations tech to reach 90% in next decade

Experts predict wearable tech, including head-mounted displays and augmented reality tools, will be the new norm in warehouses by 2028.

By Matt Leonard • May 21, 2019

Microsoft, General Assembly aim to curb AI skills shortage by upskilling 15K workers

The companies also created the AI Standards Board, an entity that hopes to shape the concept of AI expertise.

By Roberto Torres • May 21, 2019

Wearables in the warehouse bring privacy concerns to the forefront

While many wearable smart devices track movement, location and even biometric data, there’s a growing discussion about privacy and how employers should manage and use the information they collect.

By Craig Guillot • May 21, 2019

USPS starts driverless truck trial

According to TuSimple, the maker of the autonomous trucks being tested, long-haul routes under delivery time pressure are particularly good targets for self-driving technology. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 21, 2019

LVMH creates blockchain platform to track luxury goods

The move comes as more consumers turn to resale for authentic, high-end goods at affordable prices.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2019

DHL launches new drone delivery route in China

As the first international carrier to launch an autonomous drone delivery service in China, DHL has taken a potentially significant step towards fulfilling its emerging markets-focused strategy.

By Morgan Forde • May 20, 2019

Logistics companies call for 'basic infrastructure' investments

Sound infrastructure will be necessary to handle the large volume of trucks on the roads — driverless or not.

By Morgan Forde • May 17, 2019

Will autonomous trucks eliminate focus on HOS?

Not having to worry about these regulations can lead to faster shipping times, autonomous truckmaker Embark's head of public policy said Thursday.

By Matt Leonard • May 17, 2019

Report: Blockchain can tackle counterfeits, recoup revenue

Industries particularly susceptible to counterfeit goods will reap the greatest benefit from using blockchain for visibility and authenticity, according to the Boston Consulting Group. 

By Matt Leonard • May 16, 2019