Chain Reaction: Trump flirts with rejoining Pacific trade deal, but it was just a tease

In other trade news, tariffs are having their intended effect on the steel industry, but other industries are scrambling to absorb high costs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018

Truckers: Productivity is dropping, rates rising in wake of ELD mandate

A new survey from Zipline Logistics suggests that while ELDs are working as expected, the mandate is bringing unintended consequences.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 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

J&J reshaping its supply chain around therapies of the future

Johnson & Johnson wants to reduce complexity in its value chain, estimating its plan will result in up to $800 million in annual savings. 

By Jacob Bell • April 19, 2018

3 ways AI will upend logistics

DHL and IBM conclude in a joint report the timing is right for AI to permeate the logistics industry. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 19, 2018

To implement new technology, think big, but start small

The 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report outlines various barriers to building the 'NextGen Supply Chain' and how to overcome them.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

Here's how Digital Twins could stem equipment failure

The tech could be a gamechanger for manufacturers, and could ultimately accelerate supply chains.

By Seth Page • April 18, 2018

IBM revenue up as companies jump on blockchain bandwagon

Big Blue is reaping the benefits as supply chains adopt blockchain technology in droves for tracking and visibility. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 18, 2018

MODEX 2018: What you missed at the exhibit hall

A round-up of product announcements and partnerships announced at the show.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

5 takeaways from MODEX 2018

The distribution center has become the battlefront amid the war to win consumers’ hearts.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

The path to smart distribution centers begins with data

While many DCs are using technology to optimize their processes, integrated data can also enable autonomous and self-learning buildings.

By Craig Guillot • April 17, 2018

E-commerce powerhouse Alibaba confirms AV testing in China

The company is aiming for Level 4 autonomy, and joins rivals Tencent and Baidu in experiments with AVs and artificial intelligence.

By Chris Teale • April 17, 2018

Chain Reaction: Trump's aid package could be disastrous for ag supply chains

Single sourcing continues to plague various supply chains globally, while Nikola Motors and Tesla battle to be the top name in electric trucking. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 13, 2018

Solar installations rise in 2017, but tariffs may slow procurement

Procurement trends in the renewable energy sector show the vast impact regulatory policy can have to incentivize green supply chains.

By Rich Weissman • April 13, 2018

Why Geodis is pushing automated drones into warehouses

Drones inside warehouses can accelerate inventory management and also create a safer environment for employees.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 12, 2018

Investors bet on AI in procurement

Last week's funding round showed investors keen to finance the latest tech in supply chain management, because for all we know, it is the future.

By Rich Weissman • April 11, 2018

XPO launches intermodal freight platform

The cloud-based platform will allow shippers to use the 3PL for all their logistics needs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 11, 2018

How clean data can help companies boost productivity

The proliferation in the amount of data available businesses need to collect makes for a daunting task, and that's only half the problem. 

By Craig Guillot • April 10, 2018

UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'

Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018

Tipalti-NetSuite partnership automates payments, grants visibility across supply chain

The integration will allow for more top-down visibility and accountability within companies wanting more direct oversight over the supply chain.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 10, 2018

Trump, tariffs, trade wars and tech: What you need to know

Intellectual property protections and technology transfers have been a problem in China for decades, and the tariff tit-for-tat is just one attempt to pressure China to reform.

By Alex Hickey • April 9, 2018

Cyber breach hits Delta tech supplier

Even though the incident did not affect the airline's systems — despite exposing some customer payment data — the breach underscores the need for open communication between company and supplier. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 6, 2018

Chain Reaction: Trade war fears spook investors, but should supply chains worry?

It's been a rough week for the stock market as retaliatory tariff proposals and bankruptcy rumors abound.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 5, 2018

Procurement leaders embrace digital, but budgets lie flat

The number of procurement organizations with a digital transformation strategy has doubled, but stagnant budgets and lack of talent could slow that growth. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2018

3-D printing manufacturer launches fulfillment service

The 3-D printing startup Voodoo Manufacturing will now help new and small businesses streamline their supply chains to better compete in the e-commerce market.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 5, 2018

Distributors, manufacturers could pay the price for US-China tariff spat

Tit-for-tat tariffs on products and intellectual property will carry long-term effects on many actors in the supply chain. 

By Alex Hickey • April 5, 2018