Technology is not 'a magic bullet' for operations

New tech promises a world of opportunities for manufacturers, but unstructured data, talent gaps and incompatible business processes must all be overcome to reap the benefits, according to a new Accenture report.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2018

Chain Reaction: Sleep apnea is still a headache; blockchain could help end modern slavery

Regulators are targeting sleep apnea, but the freight industries' eyes are peeled for the new infrastructure bill set to be released Feb. 12.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 9, 2018

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Warehouse automation

Robotics and AI are two of the many tools warehouse operators are using to improve productivity.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

If food supply is to last through 2050, digital standards must be adopted now

Technology is at the heart of recent plans to resolve food chain waste and future shortages.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 9, 2018

New performance analytics tool helps shippers with decision-making

Provider Performance Analytics from software company Haven will be especially beneficial to companies with large swaths of data.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2018

Agility will collaborate with Maersk-IBM on blockchain initiative

Blockchain is closer to permeating the entire ocean shipping industry with the collaboration of 3PL Agility.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 8, 2018

Here are the top online freight resources

Look no further for a comprehensive guide to navigating online resources for truck drivers, shippers, carriers and freight brokers.

By Anna Smith • Feb. 7, 2018

Is ERP supply chain software on the way out?

Here is your quick guide to the evolving supply chain software market.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 6, 2018

Manufacturers see cost benefits of AVs but hesitate to adopt

According to a new PwC survey, most manufacturers are preparing to use self-driving and autonomous vehicles, but not within the four walls of their operations.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 6, 2018

Uber, Waymo face off in court over AV tech dispute

One year after Waymo filed a suit against Uber alleging the company stole trade secrets, an anticipated trial between the tech giants begins.

By Kristin Musulin • Feb. 5, 2018

Toyota will use Kinaxis RapidResponse to manage its supply chain

Short turnarounds and lead times are driving the automotive industry to rely on increasingly complex technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Descartes buys cloud-based logistics provider Aljex

The logistics specialist has acquired numerous tech companies to help with supply chain visibility and efficiency. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Australian tech company, Hamburg Sud launch blockchain consortium

Tech start-up TBSx3's successful trial run led them to form the blockchain association for the ocean shipping industry.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 5, 2018

Use cases for new technologies are still unclear to most execs

Machine learning and 3-D printing are interesting, but obstacles to supply chain adoption abound, according to a recent BI Intelligence report.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 5, 2018

Chain Reaction: Freight lauds Trump, worries over NAFTA

Several freight associations praised the State of the Union speech and highlighted the need for infrastructure funding; meanwhile IBM answers the blockchain skeptics.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 2, 2018

Amazon wins patent to develop wrist-wearing tech for warehouses

The new technology aims to increase efficiency and better address demand planning.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 2, 2018

CMA CGM to launch first international tech incubator this summer

The shipping group seeks to lead the way in freight transport digitization by cultivating innovative startups in the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 1, 2018

Technology levels the playing field for different sized companies

Large suppliers as well as "mom and pop" ones are embracing cloud-based ERP software.

By Rich Weissman • Feb. 1, 2018

'World's smartest port': How IBM plans to digitize Port of Rotterdam

The new partnership will allow IBM to install IoT sensors, AI technology and smart weather data collectors to make the port safer and more efficient.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 31, 2018

Report: 80% of companies surveyed are concerned about digital disruption

The report, released by Accenture and HfS, reveals several insecurities of bigger, established companies adjusting to a technology-dominated age.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 30, 2018

Amazon reportedly expanding FBA Onsite trial

The retailer appears to be expanding a trial offering that installs its own logistics processes at the locations of merchant partners.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 30, 2018

Chinese JD.com reportedly planning US-based logistics

The potential plan would include a fulfillment center in Los Angeles to handle same-day deliveries. 

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 29, 2018

Maersk reconstructed entire IT infrastructure in 10 days following Nyetya

From the time of the attack to mid-August, the shipping line had to effectively shut down various global operations. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 29, 2018

Report: Teamsters tell UPS to lay off drone, driverless delivery vehicles

As UPS sits down with the Teamsters union to hammer out a new contract, tech innovations like drones and driverless trucks are a point of contention.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 26, 2018

Chain Reaction: Auto industry leaders talk AVs, Trump taxes imported solar panels

From safety concerns to data privacy and security, lawmakers and industry leaders agree there needs to be some kind of federal standard for AV innovation.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Jan. 26, 2018

H-E-B deploys Vuzix Smart Glasses within manufacturing operations

AI and VR could speed worker training time and efficiency, which is why the grocery chain is just the next company to experiment with it.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2018