Governors, state legislatures concerned about AV START Act language

National associations of governors, mayors and state legislatures wrote a letter to Senators John Thune and Gary Peters asking for clarification.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 10, 2017

Ports to spend more on cybersecurity as digital investments rise

Automated ports are the future of the freight industry, but recent events show greater efficiency requires better cybersecurity spend.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 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

Only one-third of current blockchain POCs hold promise for the enterprise

Blockchain remains an early-stage tech that companies are throwing money at without fully grasping what the true applications are. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 9, 2017

3 steps to reap the benefits of digital procurement

Digital processes are subtly making inroads in pretty much everything we do, and procurement is no exception.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 9, 2017

Small fleets delay ELD adoption as deadline looms

Only 40% of 1,926 surveyed carriers are thus far compliant, while the remainder may rush to meet the deadline, pay a fine or leave the market.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

UPS joins blockchain alliance

The company is looking to improve its customs brokerage process with the new technology.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 8, 2017

Cargill launches a traceable turkey program ahead of Thanksgiving

The protein giant is leveraging blockchain technology to tell consumers where their holiday bird was raised.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 8, 2017

Cyberattack cost Maersk up to $300M

The Nyetya attack severely impacted Maersk Line and Damco, the group's freight forwarding unit, due to volume and revenue loss.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 8, 2017

The rise of digital platform-based business models – what are they and do they really matter?

Digitization and globalization are setting the stage for platform-based business models. In a mere ten years, they could be the only show in town.  

By Lyall Cresswell • Nov. 7, 2017

Locus Robotics aims to reach 2K warehouses with new partnership

Minnesota-based Supply Chain Services hopes the deal will help its clients tap into the benefits of warehouse automation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 7, 2017

Under Armour faces losses after ERP update

Despite disappointing Q3 data, the company expects to regain lost ground after adjusting to the new system.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 6, 2017

DOT to partner with at least 5 cities to accelerate drone adoption

The federal government is accepting applications from cities willing to serve as test cases for widespread drone use.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2017

Logistically Minded: An early look at the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

The Trump administration was busy this week, moving the policy chains in ways that could transform the U.S. economy for years to come.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Nov. 3, 2017

Digital procurement is exploding in the supply chain

Digital spend nearly reached $1 trillion on SAP Ariba's platform in 2017 as old-school grocers adapt to the latest trend.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 3, 2017

Digital transformation isn't cheap: Here's how to fund it

CIOs have to think creatively about how to drive funding for digital efforts, looking at short- and long-term funding streams.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 2, 2017

Latch beats Amazon Key to in-home deliveries in NYC

Secure deliveries to customers' houses and apartments are quickly becoming the next big thing in convenient package delivery.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 1, 2017

Revenue disruption looms for slow-to-digitize industries

Companies with only average or bottom-performing digital upgrades are expected to see at least a 6% decrease in revenue annually.

By Naomi Eide • Nov. 1, 2017

ATA spooked over lack of autonomous trucking rules

Autonomous vehicle technology moves forward, but appropriate accompanying policy continues to lag.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2017

Walmart stocking 50 locations with robots

Job retraining might be necessary for humans working alongside robots as they become more commonplace in inventory management positions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 30, 2017

Logistically Minded: Rail freight rebounds spectacularly despite Hurricane Harvey

Despite rail's comeback and a decline in the unemployment rate, Florida and Texas lost thousands of jobs due to hurricane damage.

By Andy Burt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 27, 2017

Commercial drones receive new testing options

Now the White House wants to test commercial drones, but according to the Gartner Hype Cycle, public interest in drones has already peaked.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2017

Panama Canal launches emissions calculator for cargo shippers

The canal has introduced a new sustainability initiative for cargo transports passing through.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017

Apple halves iPhone X shipments amidst supplier struggle

Continued problems with the OLED facial recognition screens will prevent Apple from releasing the originally planned number of iPhones on time.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017

Amazon unlocks in-home delivery with 'Amazon Key'

Just ahead of the holidays, Prime members in 37 cities will be able to give remote access to their homes for services and package delivery if they buy the company's latest device.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 25, 2017

SAP Ariba offers new procurement tech

Procurement technology is becoming a dominant force in supply chain management with a new offering from SAP Ariba.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 25, 2017