Why small businesses are against tariffs on foreign solar suppliers

Industry leaders say the tariffs will cripple U.S. solar manufacturing and cost at least 80,000 jobs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 11, 2017

FMC approves NYSHEX's contract and governance model

The regulatory approval clears the way for what the startup proposes will be an accountable way of contracting within the shipping industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 11, 2017

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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

Logistically Minded: Manufacturers should focus on the future, not the past

New reports suggest the U.S. should focus on manufacturing it does well — like electronics, pharmaceuticals and aerospace — as opposed to traditional industries like steel.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 8, 2017

Drone fleets could deliver seafood to China within 24 hours

Drones carrying small parcels can help deliver from farms to airports to overseas. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2017

Toyota's 100% renewable energy plant to supply Port of Long Beach

Project Portal will be the largest hydrogen fueling station in the U.S., servicing Toyota's operations at the Port of Long Beach.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2017

Buzzword of the Year: Blockchain

The newfangled tech takes home the award, but is it really all hype?

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017

Innovator of the Year: Flexe

The on-demand warehouser is shaking up the industry with its flexibility and ease of access.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2017

The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 4, 2017

Logistically Minded: A perfect climate for business growth

Retailers welcomed a record number of shoppers this Black Friday, but can consumer confidence keep rising despite tepid growth?

By Edwin Lopez , Andy Burt , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 1, 2017

DHL adds new online freight booking service

The new service is a direct response to third party booking sites pilfering business from 3PLs.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Dec. 1, 2017

Delta Air Lines donates $2M to Auburn RFID Lab

The value and applicability of RFID technology within aviation is growing as major airlines adopt the tech.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2017

The top 10 supply chain stories of 2017

Over the course of the year, we sought out news stories that revealed emerging trends in each aspect of the supply chain. Here's a list of the best stories, per topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 30, 2017

Robots at the ready: Up to 375M workers in peril by 2030

Fear losing jobs to automation? The answer is setting workers up for career change before displacement occurs. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 30, 2017

The origami method inspired new Harvard-MIT robots

Human-robot teams are making a positive impact on manufacturing despite industry fears that robots will replace human labor.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2017

Freight forwarders integrate automation technology

Forwarders and brokers are maintaining relevancy by adapting to the industry's growing dependence on technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 30, 2017

Home in time for the holidays? American Airlines works to fix pilot scheduling glitch

 The airline is facing a crew scheduling flaw that will potentially impact 15,000 flights scheduled between Dec. 17 and Dec. 31.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2017

Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple receives $55M in Series C funding

Self-driving tech continues to advance in leaps and bounds as legislation struggles to keep up.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2017

3PLs place premium on Tesla's trucks for its AI

Fortigo Freight's president Elias Demangos said he preordered a Tesla semi because AI creates "full visibility, full integration."

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 29, 2017

Transport tech company brings chatbots to shipping

ARL-shipping says it created a Facebook chatbot to improve supply chain visibility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2017

ZIM deploys blockchain for bills of lading

As carriers implement blockchain, freight forwarders may need to become more familiar with the tech to continue business.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 29, 2017

Shell to add electric vehicle charging option at European gas stations

As Europe pushes the EV agenda, Shell teams up with European carmakers to set up 80 charging stations across the continent.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 28, 2017

Overworked student laborers assemble iPhone X for Foxconn

Another round of overtime violations haunt Foxconn and Apple.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 27, 2017

Coca-Cola embraces a digital future as consumers move online

The 131-year old beverage giant is taking advantage of meal kits, voice ordering, storage lockers and direct-to-consumer shipments to expand its presence in e-commerce.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2017

Back to the future: The future of American manufacturing is now

America's manufacturing demise has been greatly exaggerated, writes QAD Founder Pam Lopker. In fact, it’s enjoying a resurgence.

By Pam Lopker • Nov. 22, 2017

Locus Robotics grabs $25M, signs on DHL

The robotics company raised $25 million in Series B funding, leading retail one stop closer to automated supply chains.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 21, 2017