Report: Reusable, connected pallets could have major carbon impact

The report is from a planned series of case studies touting AT&T's ongoing efforts to become a more sustainable company.

By Jackie Snow • July 11, 2017

Survey: Logistics professionals struggle to implement mobile technology

Adopting IoT technology can help a logistics company keep pace with the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 10, 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: Supply prices in the spotlight amid growth economy

Supply chain managers should be careful about relying too heavily on their forecasts at the expense of healthy margins.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • July 7, 2017

BIMCO addresses cybersecurity issues with new guidelines

After the sweeping NotPetya attack, the maritime council is challenging companies to adhere to new cybersecurity guidelines to reduce risk.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 7, 2017

Survey: Supply chain managers prefer conservative innovation

Innovation takes a back seat to immediate ROI when it comes to technology adoption.

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 6, 2017

Maersk's Nyetya recovery highlights impact of global cyberattacks

The global malware attack hit companies across sectors, hindering logistics companies just as much as chocolate factories. More than a week after Nyetya, organizations are still working to recover. 

By Naomi Eide • July 5, 2017

Cyberattacks seek industrial targets

As A.P. Moller-Maersk struggles to recover from a cyberattack, Kapersky Labs found 50% of this week's targets were manufacturing or oil and gas busineses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 30, 2017

Maersk, FedEx cases show how cyberattacks can roil global logistics

Global terminal and air freight disruptions highlight the need for logistics continuity plans in case of crises, and the growing threat of cyberattacks worldwide

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 29, 2017

It's time to cross the digital divide

When it comes to service, transportation firms cannot deliver tomorrow what they delivered yesterday. To achieve the next level, they must cross the digital divide.

By Simon Bunegar • June 28, 2017

Novelty, precision and personalized nutrition: The benefits of 3-D printed food

While the technology is expected to be adopted by more restaurants and kitchens, the device has obstacles to overcome including price, reliability and speed.    

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 28, 2017

Petya or not? Global ransomware attack hits Maersk, shuts down 2 US terminals

Global ransomware attacks against corporations are the new normal. Unfortunately for shippers, sometimes it causes terminals to shut down.

By Naomi Eide • June 27, 2017

Maersk unveils cold chain visibility tool, targets pharma transport market

A growing consumer demand for cold chain products and shippers' need for supply chain visibility suggests the tool will have a ROI.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 27, 2017

Brooklyn start-up mass produces 3-D printed parts with robots

Robots take care of rote tasks as Voodoo Manufacturing attempt to disrupt the small parts manufacturing business with 3-D printers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 27, 2017

IBM and Cornell seek to sequence milk genome to streamline cold chain

The new research project will help milk producers create a baseline for good milk and identify bad milk before it gets to the consumer, establishing greater quality assurance.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • June 26, 2017

Logistically Minded: 2017 shaping up as year of major supply chain deals

Amazon's purchase of Whole Food could be just the first domino to fall in changes to come for supply chains.

By Edwin Lopez , Kate Patrick Macri • June 23, 2017

Honda halts production after second wave of WannaCry cyberattacks

As cyberattacks rise in frequency, so too must companies' cybersecurity efforts.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 23, 2017

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

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