Report: Digital transformation spending to reach $1.18T this year

Manufacturing is expected to lead the way in spending, followed by retail and transportation.

By Matt Leonard • April 25, 2019

How McDonald's super sizes its data for an optimized supply chain

The restaurant giant will use artificial intelligence to change its drive-thru menus, enabling new capabilities behind the scenes in demand planning.

By Craig Guillot • April 23, 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

Automation complicates recruiting in the cybersecurity space, survey finds

Among U.S. respondents, 48% said that automation will require employers to increase the number of hires with advanced skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

Amazon makes garage parcel deliveries available

The release of Key for Garage is the company's latest effort to fight back against porch pirates and ensure deliveries end up in the right hands. 

By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2019

Maersk blockchain solution TradeLens adds ZIM

This is the fourth carrier to join the platform, which allows data to be shared across a network of terminal operators, port authorities, freight forwarders and container lines. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 22, 2019

Convoy introduces application to handle drop-and-hook shipments

Convoy will lease trailers that can be used by shippers who want to be part of the new offering.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

At ProMat, robots shine, but people are the real stars of the show

The impetus behind the design of each materials handling tool can be summed up in one word: humans. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 17, 2019

Board again delays decision on Port of LA automation project

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked for more time on the "complex set of negotiations," in which APM Terminals wants to automate and make the port more competitive, while union workers fear job cuts.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

Predictive analytics for operations grows 76% in 2 years

The data from MHI's annual report shows interest is growing in predictive technology. Now it's just about finding the talent necessary to implement it.

By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE form the Digital Container Shipping Association

Ocean shipping has been a notoriously slow industry to digitize, and creating a common set of standards could pave the way for the development of industry-wide digital networks.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 16, 2019

UPS leads $48M funding round for 3D printing startup

Fast Radius has been working with UPS since 2016 as the logistics company moves into on-demand manufacturing.

By Matt Leonard • April 16, 2019

As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?

With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 16, 2019

Uber Freight grows quickly ahead of company IPO

The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber's balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 14, 2019

IBM's blockchain for food gains major US grocer

IBM's Food Trust system has not yet been tested at scale, so more participants of Albertsons' size can only improve the experiment. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 12, 2019

Want to automate your warehouse? Wait until you understand your data

Improvements to operations become a guessing game without understanding the baseline data in a warehouse.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 11, 2019

Amazon buys robotics company Canvas Technology

Canvas specializes in autonomous technology, specifically autonomous carts, and represents one of several deals focused on automating various aspects of e-commerce fulfillment.

By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019

In the warehouse of the future, time is of the essence

The average warehouse worker spends only 20% of his or her shift performing the activity that generates revenue for a business: picking.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 10, 2019

Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores

Robots now clean floors, count inventory, check price labels and scan and sort items from trucks in hundreds of Walmart stores. 

By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019

Automation opportunities in procurement still fly under the radar

A survey by the Institute for Supply Management asked a simple question: "Have you heard of RPA?" More than 60% of the 432 respondents did not know it stood for robotic process automation. 

By Matt Leonard • April 9, 2019

A majority of retailers struggle with inventory forecasting

A survey by Wakefield Research and Bossa Nova Robotics found 87% of respondents believe inaccurate inventory contributes more to revenue loss than theft.

By Matt Leonard • April 9, 2019

6 ways automation improves Texas Children's Hospital's operations

In the final stage of the hospital's technology integration plan, robots like those used in automotive factories will fill prescriptions and prepare IVs.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 9, 2019

Boeing cuts MAX 8 production by 19%

Before the two crashes, Boeing was about to up production of the MAX 8 to 57 planes per month, and suppliers were likely gearing up. But at least one Boeing supplier is ostensibly unphased by the slowdown. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 9, 2019

RFID tags deliver 97% stock accuracy for River Island

Previously, River Island counted stock once a year, which took a day. Then the company launched a pilot program using tags, and now inventory counts occur weekly.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • April 8, 2019

New partnership establishes the blockchain of taste

High tech tracking company Ripe.io and real-time rating app FlavorWiki join forces so buyers and suppliers can understand the taste profile of produce as it moves through the supply chain.

By Megan Poinski • April 8, 2019

CVS expands same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore over rivals like Walgreens and Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019