UPS plans delivery routes for 21M packages on Google Cloud

Competing businesses are hard pressed to adopt Amazon Web Services because they fear storing their data on a competitor's cloud. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 2, 2019

Amazon Key, Ford unlock in-car delivery

Amazon has been expanding its last mile offerings through Amazon Key, including in-car and in-garage deliveries.

By Matt Leonard • May 1, 2019

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Alexa in the warehouse? How voice applications are changing and growing

As e-commerce order volume continues spiraling upwards while delivery windows shrink, warehouse workers need innovations to meet picking, packing and shipping goals.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 30, 2019

Walmart reveals first 'intelligent' lab store on Long Island

Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.

By Jessica Dumont • April 30, 2019

5-year UPS-Teamsters agreement takes effect

Implementation of the contract gives UPS a level of security, and small parcel workers benefit from a $4.15 hourly wage increase. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 30, 2019

SAP integrates Uber Freight into logistics platform

This marks Uber Freight's first integration with a third-party software provider, offering validation of the digital broker's technology, network and value from a ubiquitous supply chain software provider.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2019

Port of Los Angeles calls for Cyber Resilience Center

The center would help to improve information sharing between supply chain partners including the port, terminal operators and freight companies.

By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019

Amazon launches digital freight brokerage site

The site quotes freight at roughly 30% below market rate, according to FreightWaves, presenting massive potential for disruption in an already diversifying space. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first

The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019

Lowe's will put FedEx's delivery bot to the test

The home improvement retailer will look to discover what cost and operational impact robots can have on the ever-important last mile of its supply chain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

CMA CGM launches instant digital quotes, guaranteed space for shippers

The ocean shipping industry is notoriously slow to jump on the digitization bandwagon, but the tides are shifting. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 26, 2019

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

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