Aerospace manufacturers seek FAA approval of 3-D printed parts

As manufacturers accelerate production using 3-D printing, regulators with safety concerns may delay progress.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 22, 2017

Report: Procurement benefits from C-Suite buy-in, but struggles with outdated tech

The profession is suffering growing pains as it transitions to a technology-based way of doing business.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 21, 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

Logistics innovations may change the role of fleet managers

Drones and other advancements in technology may fix the last-mile problem, but create a new problem in managing the last-yard of logistics.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 21, 2017

USTR receives over 1,000 comments on how to improve NAFTA

The wide range of comments reveal a consensus that renewed talks are an opportunity to improve business, so long as the talks aim to 'do no harm' and facilitate trade.

By Edwin Lopez • June 20, 2017

Survey: companies want to implement more AI, but struggle with challenges

A new IFS survey shows that many companies believe AI development is essential to maintain competitiveness and growth.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 19, 2017

Logistically Minded: US manufacturing is in decline — fact or fiction?

American workers have been displaced, many to logistics jobs, but signs are brewing that the disruption that roiled U.S. manufacturing may soon hit the logistics industry.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 16, 2017

Supply chains to spend over $200B in IoT in 2017

In the age of Big Data, shippers are looking for big insights. IDC data suggests they're investing heavily in IoT technology to achieve this goal.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 15, 2017

ERP systems evolve in a cloud-dominated world

Legacy vendors are learning to keep up with competition from cloud-based apps, despite technological disparity.

By Barry Hochfelder • June 14, 2017

Reuters: GE to test drones, robots for inspection jobs

The industrial giant aims to automate quality assurance processes and audits in the new future.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 14, 2017

SAP Ariba, Samasource partner to end poverty with procurement information

The partnership continues a trend of supply chain partners bringing buyers more information to make purchasing decisions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 13, 2017

Resilinc, Verisk Maplecroft link up to improve risk management toolkit

A trend is emerging: Solutions providers are recognizing more data and collaboration is key to creating resilient supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 13, 2017

Supreme Court refuses to hear ELD mandate case

The battle over the Department of Transportation's final rule is over. Now, the war extends to the devices' implementation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017

DHL offers new visibility platform for ocean-borne cargo shipping

New software platforms are shaping visibility trends, but will distrust amongst parties hinder success? 

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 12, 2017

Logistically Minded: Is inflation back for the US?

A Goldman Sachs report concludes price normalization its on its way, but in the long-run.

By Edwin Lopez • June 9, 2017

Report: High risk will push supply chains to become shorter, simpler

A wave of new geopolitical risk has executives rethinking their supply chains — or at least, how to make them more resilient.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 9, 2017

Consumer expectations drive Nike, Adidas' automation in fashion

The case for working with, rather than against, automation grows to meet e-commerce demands.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 9, 2017

FourKites aims at FSMA compliance with real-time tracking tool

Regulations can force unanticipated costs upon an industry, but in cases like this one, they can also push multiple stakeholders to work together for greater efficiencies.

By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2017

Honda employs RFID tech to help manage assembly at IN plant

Honda's use of RFID technology is a case study in how real-time tracking information can help increase efficiency in operations and inventory management.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 8, 2017

Jaggaer, Pool4Tool merge to help direct spend solutions cross the pond

The new company gains access to both direct and indirect spend tools, and a footprint on both sides of the Atlantic. But a crowded e-procurement market may temper dreams of expansion.

By Rich Weissman • June 7, 2017

Uber for Freight facing slow adoption from traditional trucking industry

Does Uber have the patience to match its name brand in order to succeed in the slow-to-adopt, carrier-for-hire market?

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 7, 2017

DB Schenker, Hamburg Sud test blockchain tech in wine shipment

Supply chain companies are increasingly conducting blockchain pilots to test its promised security benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 6, 2017

Waymo tests self-driving truck amid competition, theft accusations

Even if Uber leaves the self-driving truck market, a lawsuit and rising competition mean that victory is a long way off.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • June 6, 2017

McDonald's home delivery network to reach 3,500 stores by June

McDonald's international delivery model and willingness to let supply chain partners operate independently may help it succeed stateside.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 5, 2017

Survey: ERP cyberattacks can cost $10M, credibility

Despite an expected increase in attacks, just one third of companies are increasing cybersecurity, per a recent survey.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 5, 2017

Amazon adds robots, surprisingly adds jobs too for its new Houston warehouse

Robots and humans collaborate to satisfy increasing demand for the Seattle behemoths' myriad products.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 2, 2017