3 ways to lay the track for real-time data in rail

Sensors and blockchain can put the rail shippers on the path to real-time visibility, but only if they're willing to compromise on legacy systems.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 29, 2019

JD.com drone delivers school supplies in Indonesia

Pilots continue in Europe and the U.S., but while regulators get caught up, Asian nations pull ahead on drone delivery. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 28, 2019

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Ryder expands truck-sharing platform to Florida

Fleets with idle trucks and trailers can use Ryder's COOP platform to rent their equipment for additional revenue.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2019

Cost to train 1.4M displaced US workers could exceed $34B

Automation is increasingly replacing the need for human workers in a number of areas — but reskilling all these people might not be possible. 

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2019

Amazon tests 'Scout' autonomous delivery vehicle

The robot points to a larger trend by the e-commerce giant exploring ways to improve its last-mile delivery capabilities.

By Dan O'Shea , Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 7, 2019

SAP debuts blockchain solution for counterfeit drugs

Manufacturers can store unique data on the blockchain, and consumers can access the information by scanning the products with their smartphones.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 23, 2019

Not everything in the supply chain should be automated

"Just because you can automate something doesn’t mean you should," IDC’s John Santagate told Supply Chain Dive. Here’s what tasks experts say should remain driven by workers.

By Craig Guillot • Jan. 22, 2019

2019 could be a big year for robotic process automation

Companies specializing in RPA were able to raise millions of dollars last year, and the market is still heating up.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 22, 2019

UPS, Latch to offer in-building delivery in 10 more cities

Through pilots in New York City and San Francisco, UPS has seen a reduction in re-sent shipments and the time it takes drivers to make a delivery.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 22, 2019

DHL hopes new career site, automation can improve hire rates

Early results show the hiring initiatives saved the company 32,000 hours this year and led to 445 job applications per day.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2019

3 predictions for blockchain in the supply chain in 2019

Is this the year the technology moves past its hype factor and becomes boring?

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 17, 2019

Ford, IBM team up to track cobalt with blockchain

The pilot is an attempt to bring greater transparency to a supply chain that has faced some ethical concerns over the years.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 17, 2019

Carrefour turns to AI for demand forecasting

The French grocer will be using SAS technology called Viya for data analysis to better forecast demand, improve stock and reduce waste in its stores. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2019

Automation could boost revenue growth 10% each year: survey

Retailers have a clear incentive to adopt automation that breaks down data silos, from managing inventory to improving omnichannel fulfillment. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 15, 2019

Walmart plans high-tech consolidation center

The facility in Colton, California, will receive shipments from suppliers before sending them to distribution centers and reduce the numbers of orders suppliers have to fulfill from 42 to 1.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 14, 2019

Think peak season was hard work? UPS exec says 2019 will be harder

Flexible capacity and collaborative planning will be paramount for growth this year, as retailers and 3PLs face a peak season five days shorter than in 2018. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 14, 2019

Audit: Poor IT procurement led Oregon office to overspend up to $1.6B

Legacy systems date back to the 1990s in some instances, and the state lacks the data and systems necessary for quality spend analysis, the audit found.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 14, 2019

Kroger and Walmart outline digital transformations

Walmart plans to hire 2,000 tech workers this year while Kroger has positioned itself for growth through various partnerships and innovations, CEO Rodney McMullen said at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 14, 2019

What drives retailers to seek supply chain visibility?

The majority of retailers appear to have gotten the message that visibility is a must whether trying to withstand new tariffs or exploring new fulfillment models. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2019

Amazon makes 7-year deal with French robotics company

Amazon will purchase Balyo's robotic products, which include autonomous forklifts, with the option to gain a 29% stake in the company after seven years. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 11, 2019

Tiffany adds diamond origin to store displays

Diamonds, like palm oil or cocoa, have a complicated supply chain that has become notorious for controversy and ethical issues.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 10, 2019

DHL taps robotics to boost productivity 25%

The company hired "around 5,000-plus" seasonal employees and invested in automated recruitment processes to cope with high demand at the end of the year.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 10, 2019

UK airports invest in anti-drone technology

Airports around the world are vulnerable to drone incursions that could snarl passenger and freight traffic for days.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 9, 2019

Out-of-stocks are more costly than losing a sale — but there's a fix

In an exclusive op-ed for Supply Chain Dive, A.T. Kearney’s Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha outline four strategies to push stock-outs to zero.

By Sameer Anand and Sumit Chadha • Jan. 8, 2019

Daimler: There is 'no business case' for truck platooning

Once hailed as a fuel-saving solution for U.S. trucking, Daimler is "reassessing" its view on the emerging technology after tests yielded subpar benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 8, 2019