Port of Rotterdam tests blockchain to link container logistics and payments

Freight tracking and transacting should be no harder than "ordering a book online," said the Rotterdam port authority's CFO. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 23, 2018

Is Uber planning drone delivery by 2021?

The tech startup aims to deliver food by drone sooner than many stakeholders expect will be possible. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 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

JD.com to study underground logistics, fulfillment

Delivering parcels through subterranean networks could be an "industry game changer" in solving last-mile challenges.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2018

Walmart's newest high-tech warehouse will automatically load pallets

The facility, set to open in 2020, will be 40% more efficient than traditional warehouses and require several STEM-educated workers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018

After 'teething problems,' ONE expects to lose $600M in its first year

The sixth-largest ocean carrier said problems adjusting to new IT systems led to a loss of trust with customers that hurt market share and sank profits.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 17, 2018

Delta teams up with Airbus on predictive analytics

Using data and predictive analytics allows the airline to "turn unscheduled maintenance into scheduled maintenance."

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2018

MSC connects 50K containers to IoT, giving shippers real-time data

The carrier joins CMA CGM in providing shippers visibility throughout a container's journey through Traxens technology.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 17, 2018

4 trends in order fulfillment

Whether tapping into new fulfillment services, technologies or markets, shippers are all working toward "fast and free."

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2018

In the warehouse, bigger isn't always better

Supply chains are being redesigned to fulfill orders faster, and warehouse technology is emerging as a centerpiece.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 15, 2018

Rolls-Royce teams up with Intel on autonomous ships

Autonomous ocean shipping requires more data management than road transportation, Rolls-Royce said.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2018

Freight decisions head to the 'C-suite table'

Transportation decisions are now a business differentiator, according to a DHL Supply Chain survey where a majority of respondents said they would invest for better services.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 12, 2018

RFID can achieve near 100% order accuracy, study says

"We can end claims and chargebacks right now," said Justin Patton, director of Auburn University's RFID Lab. "That's billions of dollars saved."

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 11, 2018

Transformational tech and life-saving drones: An inside view from CSCMP Edge 2018

Applications of new technology are shifting the ways supply chains have done business for decades.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2018

Views from APICS 2018: The evolution of a fragmented supply chain industry

Companies' cross-functional demands are calling supply chain managers to step up like never before.

By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 9, 2018

UK grant will study autonomous shipping regulations

The government working alongside researchers and industry leaders ensures regulations align with the development of technology. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 9, 2018

IBM takes its food supply blockchain solution worldwide

French retailer Carrefour announced it would join IBM Food Trust as the solution becomes generally available under a subscription pricing model.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2018

2 major blockchain groups join forces

Hyperledger and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance members will now belong to both groups, which may lead to faster development of blockchain-based tools.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 5, 2018

XPO aims to slash fulfillment times with 5K new robots

The "collaborative robots" will be manufactured exclusively for XPO and deployed in its North American and European facilities.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 4, 2018

Trade shifts, cyberthreats keep supply chain managers 'up at night'

Supply chain must have a seat at the table during decisions on risk mitigation strategies, panelists told attendees at CSCMP's Edge 2018.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 4, 2018

Inside Boeing's digital supply chain turnaround

After delaying deliveries due to part shortages, Boeing set out to digitize its supply chain ushering in a transformation so dramatic, some employees didn't make it through. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 2, 2018

Despite high interest in robots, adoption remains low

A lack of understanding over emerging use cases for commercial service robots continues to hamper integration, according to a recent report.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 2, 2018

9 drone providers join FAA low-altitude initiative

The Federal Aviation Administration now counts 14 industry partners who can fly in controlled airspace and receive approval to do so in seconds.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 1, 2018

Port of San Diego hit by cyberattack, ransomware demand

Goods are still moving at the port but some public services have been affected, while attackers demanded payment in Bitcoin.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

FedEx joins open source blockchain initiative

Hyperledger offers open source blockchain code bases for industries to use as a starting point to build their own applications.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 28, 2018

AT&T and Samsung exploring 5G-based 'Smart Factory'

The Texas-based site will operate within the Samsung Austin Semiconductor, an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 28, 2018