Innovator of the Year: Uptake

The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.

By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

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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

Business Decision of the Year: Maersk and IBM team up to form TradeLens

The two companies’ drive to bring blockchain to the supply chain ensured the technology would play a big role in the industry’s digital shift.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018

New York City introduces 'high vision' trucks

Driver reaction time is 70% slower in traditional vehicles versus these "high vision" vehicles, according to a study by the City of London.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 2018

Uber Freight, Convoy bet on lane visibility to lure shippers

New platforms from the two companies empower shippers with information in the on-demand trucking market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2018

Drone rules may not be finalized until 2022

Technical challenges, financing concerns and a lack of consensus over air traffic management best practices may push back regulatory timelines.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2018

Carrefour deploys hydrogen fuel cell forklifts in new distribution center

Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining ground as companies seek low-emission, high-efficiency options for warehouse operations.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 28, 2018

Omnichannel is the real Thanksgiving retail winner

The number of shoppers making purchases both in person and online was up nearly 40% from Black Friday to Cyber Monday last year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 28, 2018

What is the business case for autonomous vehicles in the supply chain?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: autonomous vehicles.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2018

H-E-B breaks ground on its largest warehouse yet

The Texas grocer's newest facility will have a capacity for 170,000 items and up to 180 trailer loads per day, helping with distribution and fulfillment in the San Antonio area. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2018

Air France-KLM updates online cargo booking tools

The airline assured freight forwarders it was not attempting to circumvent their services and said the MyCargo platform was designed specifically for the intermediaries. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 21, 2018

Kroger to build automated warehouse 'shed' near Cincinnati

The $55 million facility will be equipped with robotic and digital capabilities and will staff more than 400 workers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 19, 2018

As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to meet the challenge

The key is finding and understanding consumer needs and then matching them to the right fulfillment technology. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle

The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018

What is the business case for augmented reality?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, we ask four supply chain consulting groups to help define the ROI of emerging technologies. First up: augmented reality.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018

New York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight

Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2018

In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

Unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement — and the solutions often start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018

For drone deliveries, the sky's the limit

Medical and package deliveries are key, while some cities participating in a new program by the Federal Aviation Administration are looking to logistics and border control.

By Chris Teale • Nov. 12, 2018

Fixing Chicago's freight rail congestion

Chicago is America's busiest freight rail hub, but severe congestion has stakeholders investing in infrastructure and technological improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 12, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Walmart to open an in-store AI lab

The retail giant is exploring several applications for artificial intelligence, including the ability to track and replenish low supplies of inventory.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 12, 2018

Alibaba rings up $31B on 10th Singles Day

The Chinese e-commerce giant broke another record during the 24-hour sale holiday, fulfilling more than one billion orders. 

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 12, 2018

Port Optimizer gives cargo owners 2 weeks more notice, Long Beach pilot finds

GE is positioning the platform as the home base for dispatchers, drayage and equipment providers, terminal operators and shippers alike.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2018

Cargill expands blockchain for turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

Farmers have expressed "overwhelming interest" in participating in the company's blockchain program for turkey traceability. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2018

9 ocean carriers, terminal operators join new blockchain initiative to rival TradeLens

It is abundantly clear that the ocean shipping industry is getting on board with blockchain — but which one? 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 7, 2018