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

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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

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

Chain Reaction: Consumers aren't crazy about self-driving cars

Corporate America views 2018 optimistically, and a new rule that would accelerate pork supply chains has a few downsides.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 23, 2018

Tracking solutions stay hot as FourKites raises another $35M

Retailers' push for OTIF policies and the "Amazon effect" have raised the need for visibility solutions throughout the supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 23, 2018

To strategically increase your city's cyber resiliency, take a page from Rotterdam

The city of Rotterdam leads the way internationally on cyber resiliency in its port system, which relies extensively on automation and digitization of logistics operations.

By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2018

Retailers: Supply chain visibility trumps same-day delivery

Consumers don't need packages "right now," as much as the ability to define when, where and how they will receive it.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 22, 2018

Australian university offering new blockchain strategy class

The online course highlights the growing need for blockchain knowledge across a variety of industries. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2018

Case study: How Tesla changed the auto industry

Why is Tesla so polarizing to investors and the media? As one of the auto industry's biggest disruptors, the company can tell us a lot about the state of operations and innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 20, 2018

Warehouse technology: Cornerstone of the new supply chain

The warehouse of the future will focus on the rapid movement of products made possible by new technologies hitting the market today.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 20, 2018

Electric cars, e-commerce present logistical challenges for automakers

At the same time, technology and sensors can help make the automotive industry more efficient. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 20, 2018

How the auto industry gave rise to the 'Tier 0.5' supplier

The rise of electric and autonomous vehicles is changing the relationship between automakers and their suppliers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 20, 2018

How suppliers are innovating to keep pace with the auto industry

New manufacturing processes, computer systems and designs are driving suppliers to innovate so they don't get left behind. 

By Craig Guillot • Feb. 20, 2018

Not just hype: 3-D printing expected to transform global industries

The GE Global Innovation Barometer also revealed respondents in non-manufacturing sectors and countries perceive the technology less favorably.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 20, 2018

Moving parts: How the automotive industry is transforming

Technology, regulation and an ever-changing industry are shifting the ways automakers do business. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 20, 2018

Chain Reaction: AI is taking over business; infrastructure plan response lukewarm

This week's chain reactions involve lots of reports and lots of data, but most importantly, they show some fascinating intersections between technology and regulation in the supply chain. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 16, 2018

Western Union, Certify partner for cross-border supplier payments

Early adoption of simplified cross-border payment options can strengthen supplier relationships.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 14, 2018

Valentine's Day is a tale of supply chain expertise

It’s also an opportunity to test your team’s demand planning efficiency.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 13, 2018

University of Kent helps streamline Port of Dover's operations

By helping make the port run more efficiently, the university is opening doors for a new generation of supply chain talent.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2018

Transportation tech salaries are sky high

Supply chains are at the verge of a transportation tech boom, and workers with the skills are in high demand, according to a recent report.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 12, 2018

Technology is not 'a magic bullet' for operations

New tech promises a world of opportunities for manufacturers, but unstructured data, talent gaps and incompatible business processes must all be overcome to reap the benefits, according to a new Accenture report.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2018

If food supply is to last through 2050, digital standards must be adopted now

Technology is at the heart of recent plans to resolve food chain waste and future shortages.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2018