Uber, Waymo face off in court over AV tech dispute

One year after Waymo filed a suit against Uber alleging the company stole trade secrets, an anticipated trial between the tech giants begins.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 5, 2018

Descartes buys cloud-based logistics provider Aljex

The logistics specialist has acquired numerous tech companies to help with supply chain visibility and efficiency. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

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Toyota will use Kinaxis RapidResponse to manage its supply chain

Short turnarounds and lead times are driving the automotive industry to rely on increasingly complex technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Australian tech company, Hamburg Sud launch blockchain consortium

Tech start-up TBSx3's successful trial run led them to form the blockchain association for the ocean shipping industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Use cases for new technologies are still unclear to most execs

Machine learning and 3-D printing are interesting, but obstacles to supply chain adoption abound, according to a recent BI Intelligence report.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 5, 2018

Amazon wins patent to develop wrist-wearing tech for warehouses

The new technology aims to increase efficiency and better address demand planning.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 2, 2018

Chain Reaction: Freight lauds Trump, worries over NAFTA

Several freight associations praised the State of the Union speech and highlighted the need for infrastructure funding; meanwhile IBM answers the blockchain skeptics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 2, 2018

Technology levels the playing field for different sized companies

Large suppliers as well as "mom and pop" ones are embracing cloud-based ERP software.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 1, 2018

CMA CGM to launch first international tech incubator this summer

The shipping group seeks to lead the way in freight transport digitization by cultivating innovative startups in the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 1, 2018

'World's smartest port': How IBM plans to digitize Port of Rotterdam

The new partnership will allow IBM to install IoT sensors, AI technology and smart weather data collectors to make the port safer and more efficient.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 31, 2018

Report: 80% of companies surveyed are concerned about digital disruption

The report, released by Accenture and HfS, reveals several insecurities of bigger, established companies adjusting to a technology-dominated age.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 30, 2018

Amazon reportedly expanding FBA Onsite trial

The retailer appears to be expanding a trial offering that installs its own logistics processes at the locations of merchant partners.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2018

Chinese JD.com reportedly planning US-based logistics

The potential plan would include a fulfillment center in Los Angeles to handle same-day deliveries. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2018

Maersk reconstructed entire IT infrastructure in 10 days following Nyetya

From the time of the attack to mid-August, the shipping line had to effectively shut down various global operations. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2018

Report: Teamsters tell UPS to lay off drone, driverless delivery vehicles

As UPS sits down with the Teamsters union to hammer out a new contract, tech innovations like drones and driverless trucks are a point of contention.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2018

Chain Reaction: Auto industry leaders talk AVs, Trump taxes imported solar panels

From safety concerns to data privacy and security, lawmakers and industry leaders agree there needs to be some kind of federal standard for AV innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 26, 2018

H-E-B deploys Vuzix Smart Glasses within manufacturing operations

AI and VR could speed worker training time and efficiency, which is why the grocery chain is just the next company to experiment with it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2018

AGL joins BiTA, says blockchain can enable greater visibility

The company believes blockchain could reap at least 20% in cost savings for supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 25, 2018

C.H. Robinson to collaborate with merQbiz in recovered paper market

Digitalization will improve capital, efficiency and transparency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2018

Sage, UPS to help provide cloud services to small businesses

Cloud-based shipping options can help track costs for small and medium businesses, but for many the overhead costs of cloud adoption are too high.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2018

Why businesses must look for more than supply chain visibility

Transparency in the value chain can only go so far, depending on your data and tech.

By Blake Shumate • Jan. 24, 2018

Maersk joins New York Shipping Exchange

Six of the world's ten largest carriers are now part of the forward freight contracting platform.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 23, 2018

Chain Reaction: (Don't) fight the future

Introducing a weekly roundup of news and insight regarding regulation and technology in the supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 19, 2018

IBM, Maersk bring blockchain to cargo shipping

Blockchain could simplify and analyze challenges to the global shipping ecosystem.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2018

Walmart 3-D image patent enables online shoppers to pick their produce

The patent could remove one of the biggest obstacles to consumers buying fresh produce online.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 17, 2018