Cognitive software: The next standard for supply chain tech

Five years from now, supply chains will be operated without guesswork. That journey begins today.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Oct. 25, 2017

Kuebix to offer free TMS platform for shippers

The modular platform scales to meet the needs of both simple and complex supply chains, providing greater access to small and midsize companies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 24, 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

APICS: Supply chains and S&OP must work together

Supply chains aren't an independent industry, but rely on S&OP for proper inventory management, turn and lead times.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 24, 2017

Is supply chain management a 'big company' game?

This week's Influencers Roundtable debates whether smaller businesses can develop tech-savvy supply chains.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 23, 2017

Autonomous flight company receives boost from Boeing investment

Self-flying planes aren't just hype — big companies are already investing in autonomous tech to fly unmanned cargo planes.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 23, 2017

FMCSA grants some ELD changes, exemptions

Drivers and carriers keep fighting the ELD mandate, but the FMCSA is giving them some leeway.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 23, 2017

MIT think tank helps coordinate hurricane response along supply chain

Additional data and predictive analytics tools can help public and private companies better prepare for and mitigate risk.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 23, 2017

Anheuser-Bush taps Convoy for beer deliveries

The transport on demand startup looks to aid the brewing company as well as elevate truck drivers through enhanced data analytics and business insight.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2017

Logistically Minded: Business braces for a strong start to the holiday season

A merger, acquisition or new investment fund may be the perfect opportunity to get closer to the consumer.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 20, 2017

White House set to ease drone regulations

A soon-to-be-released program could allow local communities to independently oversee drones flying below 200 feet, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2017

Inside Starbuck's push to brew technology reinvention

Surely it takes a unified tech stack for a worldwide enterprise with more than 26,000 stores? Think again. 

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 19, 2017

ThinkSCM launches analytics tool to forecast customer demand

The new tool is part of an emerging industry trend to use AI for prescriptive analytics solutions. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 19, 2017

Drones can improve inventory accuracy, fill turnover gap

Drones not only provide greater operational efficiency but also employee safety and a competitive edge, a PINC Solutions speaker told APICS 2017 attendees.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 17, 2017

The 'winning' blockchain platform is not yet in the market, Gartner says

Right now there are about 100 blockchain platforms being built, but none are compatible and 90% have yet to be released.

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 16, 2017

USPS plans to deploy self-driving mail trucks by 2025

The new technology could drastically reduce the costs of last-mile delivery within the next 10 years.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 16, 2017

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

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