How to avoid the data junk drawer: 5 Big Data trends for 2018

This year, with easier access to solutions and real-time data stored on the cloud, Big Data is expected to mature.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 8, 2018

Amazon nabs patent to 3-D print custom parts

Amazon's patent could be the first step toward acute competition with hardware stores and small parts manufacturers.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 8, 2018

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Boeing CIO says 'trapped' data hinders analytical capability

Once the company implemented systems to examine inventory, it found hundreds — as opposed to the originally believed tens — of millions of dollars of demand pull.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 5, 2018

Forget money on trees: Data and analytics drive business profits

Monetization through strong data and analytics helps companies drop traditional business models and gain a competitive edge.

By Alex Hickey • Jan. 4, 2018

Air cargo avoids delays during US Customs computer outage

Air freight companies reported business as usual, despite long wait times for many passengers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 3, 2018

GSK, Viant give blockchain-based tracking a shot

Blockchain developers believe the tech is ideally suited to serve the biopharma industry's supply chain needs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2018

Tesla's pickup truck could challenge American automakers

But because Model 3 production is still delayed, we probably won't see the pickup or the automated semi for a while.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 2, 2018

Nike boosts revenue as it prioritizes speed, digital

The company's "strategic shift to digital" helps it better meet consumer demand. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 2, 2018

Big Data, blockchain dominated supply chain tech trends this year

Blockchain and data analytics innovation roared ahead in every aspect of the supply chain.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 22, 2017

Logistically Minded: Report says autonomous trucks are 'inexorable'

Manufacturing is facing a global boom in production and orders.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri , Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2017

Santa's migrating his toy workshop to the cloud

At the North Pole, the elves were suffering and couldn't keep up with the high volume of orders. Because Santa failed to check the list twice, elves were fulfilling orders from Christmases long past, leading to inefficiency and wasted work.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 22, 2017

Mobile upgrades, coming to a warehouse near you

"It’s critical that new warehouse technology is built on a sustainable supported platform," said Mark Wheeler, Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Zebra Technologies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2017

Ford, Alibaba team up to explore online car sales

The partnership aims to meet shifting consumer demands in a tech-driven climate.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 22, 2017

World economies join together to enable e-commerce

The World Trade Organization's 11th Ministerial Conference concluded with a pledge to facilitate e-commerce and ease access to new markets worldwide.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2017

Unilever taps into blockchain to manage tea supply chain

The company is using real-time data to dramatically reduce response times and quality control issues. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 19, 2017

ELD day one: How the mandate is shaking up the industry

Now that implementation has begun, trucking companies and market analysts weigh in on how the ELD will change daily operations.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Dec. 18, 2017

The GOP tax bill is law. Here's how it could affect supply chains.

President Donald Trump signed the tax bill today. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for various U.S industries.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 18, 2017

Logistically Minded: Fed raises interest rates

The Federal Reserve is banking on a strong economy, even if its chairwoman has doubts on the effects of the tax reform.

By Edwin Lopez , Andy Burt , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 15, 2017

Companies using analytics to stop supply chain fraud in its tracks

Buyers, sellers and all parties in between can be guilty of "bad behavior" in the supply chain.

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 15, 2017

Ocean shipping seeks universal standard of software maintenance

The software standard could help mitigate cyber risk, improve outdated shipping tech and streamline on-board operations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2017

IoT patent applications skyrocketed in 2016, signaling long-term growth

Companies are submitting more IoT applications than ever, causing experts to speculate the IoT market will triple by 2022.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2017

Foxconn asks Wisconsin to prepare roads for self-driving cars

Enabling self-driving cars is turning out to be a lot more expensive and involved than originally expected.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2017

Target snatches up Shipt to speed same-day delivery

The $550 million acquisition comes with a new goal to bring same-day delivery services to half of Target stores by early next year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2017

Interstate Batteries partners with Advance Auto to fight online sellers

Selling at thousands of Advance Auto locations could help Interstate lift sagging sales and compete in a digitizing auto parts aftermarket.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 13, 2017

San Francisco law limits delivery robots

The new law limits how many last-mile robots companies can deploy at a time and where they can test them.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 13, 2017