How cold storage 3PLs reduce energy costs in freezers

Cold storage operators can reduce their energy costs by up to 35% with Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

March 14, 2018

The forecast is cloudy for air freight forwarders

Even though air cargo volumes are rising, technology and digitization are disrupting the freight forwarding business. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 14, 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

Are supply chain jobs at risk of automation?

Robotics and AI are transforming every industry, but the optimal supply chain solution will take the "robot out of the person" without removing humans from the business.

By Craig Guillot • March 13, 2018

DHL wants to see blockchain in life sciences, pharmaceuticals

The 3PL partnered with Accenture to release a report on how blockchain can help a variety of industries, primarily from a logistics standpoint.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 13, 2018

Chain Reaction: Tariffs are 'steeling' the headlines

President Trump imposed tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, drawing sharp criticism; meanwhile AI continues to dominate the supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 9, 2018

E-commerce pits food brands and grocers against each other

It's shaping up to be the latest dramatic showdown of the retail apocalypse.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 8, 2018

65% of procurement execs lack visibility past tier 1 suppliers

CPO's top priority is cost reduction, while transparency and technology adoption are lacking, according to a survey from Deloitte.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 8, 2018

Digitization of healthcare will upend its supply chain

A new study from Accenture shows how technology is decentralizing healthcare and changing how products and services are provided.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 7, 2018

Descartes revenue soars as shippers seek logistics solutions

The logistics company attributes its revenue growth to shifting trends in e-commerce and trade. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 6, 2018

3 trends to watch as robots get faster, safer and better

The next five years are expected to be a hotbed for robotics innovation, as automation becomes cheaper and easier to deploy within supply chains.

By Craig Guillot • March 6, 2018

How Maersk proved its 'herculean resilience' after malware devastation

For 10 days following Nyetya the shipping giant operated without reliable IT and performed 80% of volume manually.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 6, 2018

95% of companies don't see full benefits of digitization

The report from DHL also found Big Data analytics is the top tech investment for most of the survey respondents.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 6, 2018

JD.com invests in AI, launches blockchain platform to trace beef

The Chinese e-commerce company aims to expand to Europe and the U.S. so half its revenue comes from overseas.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 5, 2018

RILA conference takeaways: 5 factors that will shift retail supply chains

The annual conference highlighted the changing landscape of retail and the necessity for a consumer-centric model. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2018

Hershey's sweet spot for Accenture: Consulting company helps implement SAP ERP

Hershey wants to draw better customer insight as its sales face continuing decline.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 5, 2018

Chain Reaction: Industries eager to work on AVs, blockchain

Feds and business leaders met to discuss AVs last week, while various industries barrel ahead with innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 5, 2018

USDOT says AV guidance for ports, rail, trucking will be available by summer

Federal, state and local officials and industry leaders gathered to discuss the implications of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation Summit hosted Thursday.

By Kristin Musulin • March 2, 2018

Report: AI is the 'future of retail'

According to a CB Insights report, the "future of retail is a fusion of two worlds" — the physical and the digital, and artificial intelligence.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 2, 2018

Automation, AI and 3-D printing dominate auto tech

A CB Insights State of Auto Tech presentation reported there's currently a "tech arms race" underway in the automotive industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 1, 2018

Amazon buys smart-doorbell startup Ring

The deal, which according to Reuters is valued at more than $1 billion, says a lot about Amazon's shipping ambitions.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 28, 2018

How to build an intelligent supply chain

Building a cognitive system is not just about the software or tools in place, but also about the decisions made along the way.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 27, 2018

Wholesalers struggle to adapt to new consumer demand patterns

Only 2 of 5 wholesalers could fulfill 98% of orders from on-hand supply last year, but adding inventory is not the solution, according to a recent survey.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 27, 2018

Tyson Foods to reduce custom apps in favor of standard processes

CTO Scott Spradley hopes to reduce reliance on custom-made solutions, which comprise 55% of its application stack. 

By Alex Hickey • Feb. 26, 2018

Only 6% of companies believe they've achieved full supply chain visibility

A Geodis survey found 57% of companies see supply chain as a competitive advantage, but 70% consider them "very complex."

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 26, 2018

UPS buys 50 electric vehicles in push for sustainable transport

The logistics provider says the EV costs are comparable to acquiring new fuel trucks. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 26, 2018