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

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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

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

Shortage of 'Romeo' facial recognition component could delay November iPhone X release

Delays were already expected, but a new snag after product announcement isn't good for Apple's image.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 29, 2017

NERC proposal targets cybersecurity risks in electric system supply chains

The new standards aim to reduce the likelihood that an attacker could exploit legitimate vendor patch management processes.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 28, 2017

Innovators target the trucking industry at CSCMP Edge

Electronic logging devices and automated trucks are the buzz in trucking innovation, but there's much more going on beneath the hype.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 28, 2017

Supply chain professionals disagree about value of increased data collection

CSCMP Edge 2017 conference speakers discussed whether companies should be gathering more data and how to make it readily accessible to customers and suppliers.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 28, 2017

Amazon still top IaaS provider, but Alibaba's growth skyrockets

The web giant's lead can be credited to its status as an original cloud provider, but it may take more than legacy to maintain this lead.

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2017

How execs can quantify the ROI of cybersecurity: a model

Think of cybersecurity like you would a supply chain — each link is important, but a cyberattack on certain partners may require a more in-depth continuity plan.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 27, 2017

Virtual reality assists jet engineers in challenging engine assembly

Rolls Royce shows VR is no myth in the world of assembly and simulation training.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 26, 2017

Digital sourcing will revolutionize the apparel industry. In fact, it already has.

Yet, a new survey from McKinsey&Company reveals the industry is sluggishly adopting end-to-end process management tech, despite its clear benefits.

By Rich Weissman • Sept. 26, 2017

Kroger launches online portal for local product suppliers

The grocer’s move to source more emerging brands follows Whole Foods’ announcement that it will further centralize its purchasing.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2017