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

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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

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

Amazon speeds up warehouse visits with mobile app

The e-commerce giant is forging a direct connection with truckers through an app that will help them gain more efficient access to the company's warehouses.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 20, 2017

The next spike in 3-D printing activity is due by 2018

Layer by layer, additive manufacturing is expanding into high-end manufacturing. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 20, 2017

Logistically Minded: Supply chains at capacity post-hurricanes

The October 2017 ISM Manufacturing Index reveals rising backlogs and prices due to more orders, lower inventories and delayed deliveries.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2017

J.B. Hunt, Walmart order Tesla Semi truck hours after release

The electric truck revolution is here, heralded by a slick Tesla truck with autopilot and platooning capabilities.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 17, 2017

Amazon Go is gearing up for its public debut

Most of the kinks in the system have been worked out, though the cashier-free store' technology still has trouble charging people in groups.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 16, 2017

How data can help build a sustainable supply chain

Specialized apps and software are just a few tools procurement professionals can use to develop more sustainable supply chains.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 15, 2017

ScanTrust receives funding to add QR codes to supply chains

The tech startup just nabbed $4.2 million in funding from Credit Suisse to implement supply chain QR codes and crack down on counterfeit goods and parts.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 15, 2017

Ford pilots an exoskeleton to reduce worker injuries

New technologies focused on worker safety can help improve productivity and reduce labor risk in the supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2017

UPS to convert diesel trucks to electric in NYC

The plan —  known as the compressed natural gas program — has already received a $90 million investment by the company to reduce greenhouse gasses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2017

Logistically Minded: 2017 saw 44 public logistics deals

The trucking industry is not alone in the rising scale and number of mergers, as companies look for competitive advantages outside their walls.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 10, 2017