'EU Blockathon' hopes to find a solution to eliminate counterfeits

The worldwide blockchain competition, hosted by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, is the first step in protecting supply chains and e-commerce sites from fakes.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 25, 2018

Chain Reaction: 9 automakers join data sharing platform — but will they share data?

The platform could help OEMs and suppliers address inefficiencies in the auto supply chain. But global supply chains beware — there are more tariffs coming.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2018

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Retail Supply Chains

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

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In 'perfect storm' of logistics costs, shippers face the toughest crunch

A growing economy compounded by a capacity crunch will raise logistics costs to new heights, according to CSCMP's latest report.

By Nicole Ault • June 22, 2018

At C.H. Robinson, open source adoption accelerates iterative development almost too fast

After implementing GitHub and iterative releases, "we're definitely hearing 'slow down,' which is new," said C.H. Robinson's Vanessa Adams.

By Naomi Eide • June 20, 2018

Apple's screen solutions threaten suppliers' security

Choosing to stick with LCD screens to keep prices low, the tech company will not be using as many OLED screens on the new iPhones.

By Nicole Ault • June 20, 2018

IoT is coming to the supply chain: What happens next?

The Internet of Things can help supply chains light up "dark assets" and gain second-by-second or foot-by-foot visibility.

By Gordon Feller • June 19, 2018

Google to invest $550M in JD.com in blow to Amazon, Alibaba

The tech giant follows in the footsteps of Walmart and China's Tencent, becoming the latest global giant to invest in Chinese juggernaut JD.com.

By Dan O'Shea • June 19, 2018

5 states get an 'F' for logistics health

The Manufacturing & Logistics Report Card signals which states should make policy changes to keep up with technological growth, maintain infrastructure and improve human capital.

By Nicole Ault • June 19, 2018

New coalition will investigate how AVs could affect trucking jobs

The coalition, which includes the American Trucking Associations (ATA), hopes to assuage regulators' fears that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will take away truck driver jobs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018

Nestlé and XPO prepare a 'warehouse of the future'

The U.K. warehouse, set to debut in 2020, will serve as a "testbed environment" for new logistics technology.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 19, 2018

US Senate exploring 'different possibilities' to pass AV START Act

Lawmakers could try passing the bill by unanimous consent, or tack it onto larger pieces of legislation before November's mid-term elections.

By Chris Teale • June 18, 2018

Brussels Airport digitizes transactions with blockchain

A new app will eliminate the need for paper transactions between handlers and forwarders, according to the airport's head of cargo and logistics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 18, 2018

Chain Reaction: Tariffs could 'wipe out' tax law benefits

The former director of the National Economic Council told reporters the tariff tit-for-tat is just President Trump's negotiating style.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 15, 2018

Technology will reinvent — not eliminate — manufacturing jobs

A study from ABI research says employees must be retrained and upskilled for the tech revolution that's predicted to come. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

Boxed speeds up automated fulfillment

The autonomously guided vehicle system was developed in-house and named for CEO Chieh Huang's favorite band — The Wu-Tang Clan.

By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2018

Phase 2: Big Pharma expands its blockchain experiment

Two drug distributors and four Big Pharmas have now signed onto the MediLedger Project in hopes of creating an industrywide, blockchain-enabled traceability solution.

By Edwin Lopez • June 14, 2018

How data is changing the nature of maintenance and repair

Smart initiatives and a move to equipment-as-a-service models are transforming how manufacturers and their suppliers approach MRO.

By Craig Guillot • June 12, 2018

People still 'reign supreme' in the warehouse

Warehouses may still be in 1991 when it comes to technology adoption, and despite a new focus on drones and driverless vehicles, few managers plan to change that.

By Edwin Lopez • June 12, 2018

Chain Reaction: Senate 'uncorks' tariffs bill

In other news, the Department of Homeland Security wants authorization to monitor private drones without consent for "potential threats."

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 8, 2018

7 ways Walmart is innovating with technology

From new mobile apps for both customers and employees to robots on the store floor, Walmart is using tech to best the competition.

By Laura Heller • June 7, 2018

Airbus to test urban and port drone delivery in Singapore

The aircraft provider will start two pilot projects this year using drones for parcel deliveries to university students and vessels at sea.

By Edwin Lopez • June 7, 2018

CMA CGM will use AI to improve tracking

The French shipping line will partner with San Francisco-based AI startup Shone to more accurately detect ship locations.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 6, 2018

Mastercard partners with AI startup to streamline freight payments

The partnership is expected to improve payment transparency and efficiency for small and medium-sized businesses in supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • June 6, 2018

'Exciting' omnichannel experience makes Tiffany's sales sparkle

The jewelry retailer said leveraging digital capabilities has become the new normal for the company. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 5, 2018

UPS seeks to disrupt the implantable medical device supply chain

A 2013 McKinsey study found that the supply chain accounted for 40% of overall costs of the $122 billion medical devices market.

By David Lim • June 5, 2018