What drives supply chain innovation?

I recently heard "innovation" had lost its meaning from corporate overuse, but after hearing influencer feedback, it sounds like that's really because it's the new normal.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 16, 2017

CMA CGM to create a global startup incubator in Marseilles

The shipping line is tapping startups to help its "transformation" to a new, digital ecosystem.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 16, 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: DOT data backs 3 truths of modern supply chains

Trains are longer, ships are bigger and trucks are better utilized. Three truths, self-driving tech news and more in this week's column. 

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 13, 2017

If freight forwarders don't digitize, they may get left behind

More than half of logistics professionals believe the industry is about to be seriously disrupted.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 13, 2017

IBM develops AI-based tech that predicts sea wave patterns

Reducing levels of weather-related risk by quantifiable, affordable measures is a boon to supply chains.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017

Does automation overlook the financial aspect of the supply chain?

Billtrust's Ed Jordan explains how automation can streamline supply chain's financial transactions.

By Ed Jordan • Oct. 11, 2017

Smart factories: The future of manufacturing

According to several new studies, innovation in the industry is focused on improving operations with automated tech and digitization.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 10, 2017

Realities of managing a 24/7 business: Who's managing who?

Intelligent freight visibility solutions are allowing transportation companies to capture accurate, real-time information for optimal fleet management anytime, anywhere, providing innovative technology to shippers.  

By David Kreidler • Oct. 10, 2017

AI is coming for more jobs, but not all of them and not all at once

As automation claims more jobs over time, employers must be ready to upskill workers for new roles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017

Flexport takes on supply chain financing, backed by Wells Fargo

The freight forwarder recently raised $110 million in Series C funding, but its plans for the money are about much more than freight.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 10, 2017

Oracle to offer blockchain-based cloud service

As blockchain sweeps the service-provider industry, another top Saas/ERP software company picks up the tech. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 9, 2017

Logistically Minded: The battle for e-commerce dominance amps up abroad

Friday's jobs report, meanwhile, offers a grim preview of potential disposable income in storm-afflicted regions.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 6, 2017

Is Amazon's Seller Flex a big deal?

Amazon is either looking to disrupt parcel delivery or looking for greater supply chain control — but which is it?

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 6, 2017

UPS launches new tech to speed onboarding process

To actively prevent worker burnout and turnover, UPS will integrate new tech into its operations that perform smaller tasks.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 6, 2017

GE Healthcare's latest tech bet includes a 'cobot' run 3-D printing lab

If successful, the 3-D printing lab could prove a model for other healthcare manufacturers in the age of personalized treatment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 6, 2017

Senate committee passes self-driving vehicle bill, no lane for trucks

After a tense committee meeting discussing whether to include legislation for automated trucks in the SELF-DRIVE Act, two senators wrote their own bill.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 5, 2017

Study: IoT users more likely to digitize operations, plan expenditures

There is a perilous gap between IoT data consumption and ERP software, according to the IFS.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 4, 2017

Mining company's driverless train project goes back on the rails

Rio Tinto's successful 62-mile test run brings hope for self-driving trains, but the U.S. may be largely unsuited to the technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 4, 2017

Cloud platforms offer ethics compliance analysis for third parties

As transparency maintenance along the supply chain becomes more essential, software providers are working to meet the need.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 4, 2017

Walmart buys same-day delivery company Parcel

The acquisition will add new delivery capabilities to e-commerce operations in New York, where the retail giant sees the potential for sales growth. 

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 3, 2017

Blockchain hackathon pushes industry, students to innovate at University of Arkansas

J.B. Hunt, Walmart and Tyson Foods are joining forces with IBM and the university to create new blockchain use cases for industry problems.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 3, 2017

New mobile-to-mobile tech will help preserve perishables

As the cold chain grows, it's spurring technological upgrades and innovation to improve last mile logistics.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 3, 2017

On the chopping blockchain: Where does the ledger technology go from here?

A handful of high-profile use cases currently exist, but experts maintain blockchain will hit its stride in supply chains, data management and cybersecurity in the years to come.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 2, 2017

Study: Retail store managers are at the frontlines of omnichannel journey

The second JDA Voice of the Store Manager survey shows stores are key players in the omnichannel journey, but inventory visibility and staffing remain a challenge.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 2, 2017

Daimler tests truck platooning in OR and NV

Platooning could be the gateway technology that leads to greater acceptance of driverless vehicles.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 2, 2017