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

As supply chain visibility rises in importance, a mere 6% of companies can claim it

Structural challenges to achieving full visibility abound as supply chain managers focus on containing costs and improving logistics efficiency.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 2, 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

Report: Trucks beat drones on fuel efficiency, in select cases

Despite the clamor of an enthusiastic audience, drones' energy dependence makes them inefficient beyond contained communities.

By Jennifer McKevitt • June 2, 2017

Logistically Minded: Is a lack of diversity behind a talent shortage?

Recent reports reveal a high need for qualified labor, yet hiring remains slow. A chronic shortage of skilled workers, or are employers looking in the wrong places?

By Edwin Lopez • June 2, 2017

Report: Autonomous trucks could eliminate need for 4.4M commercial drivers

The International Transport Forum report outlines steps for mitigating job loss from driverless trucks in the U.S. and Europe.

By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2017

Wal-Mart patent uses blockchain tech for drone deliveries

As blockchain technology becomes increasingly popular, its beneficiaries grow in diversity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 31, 2017

Supreme Court to decide if it will hear ELD case next week

The high court's justices will convene next Thursday, but could still delay the decision if they need more information. Meanwhile, truckers are organizing in protest.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 30, 2017

Survey: EDI efforts are growing in the supply chain

A recent survey shows some companies have paid $100K in EDI compliance fees, but many know more linkages carry great business benefits.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 30, 2017

Logistically Minded: Blockchain on the rise

In other news, as the battle for a share of infrastructure funding is set to ramp up, ports and states hedge their bets.

By Edwin Lopez , Andy Burt • May 26, 2017

DHL unveils Supply Watch to combat cybersecurity risks

Despite record losses after WannaCry, businesses are still slow to adapt and protect themselves to future threats.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 25, 2017

Adidas turns to apps for help in fighting modern slavery

"The need of the hour is an eco-system and not a single-actor response," adidas' anti-slavery lead once wrote. Workers must be given a voice, too.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 25, 2017

Lists of procurement providers to know, watch highlight emerging trends

Spend Matters' lists of 50 providers reveal a trend of customization in the procurement vendor space, while recognizing success stories.

By Rich Weissman • May 24, 2017

Report: TMS market will grow to $30 billion by 2025

The need for custom solutions to common problems is helping the market expand rapidly.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 24, 2017

IBM's Blockchain Founder Accelerator to assist adoption for businesses

Blockchain is targeted to industries with many players and components, and Big Blue is ready to lend a hand.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 23, 2017

9 trends in last-mile delivery

From drones to urban warehouses, e-commerce is forcing changes in how retailers and carriers do business.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • May 22, 2017

IBM subsidiary Weather Co. brings real-time weather data for drivers, dispatchers

Custom APIs will aid in drivers in planning for inclement weather, traffic flow and road conditions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 22, 2017

Logistically Minded: McKinsey outlines 6 M&A success strategies

It's tough to pinpoint a successful acquisition, but the past year has at least three that fit the consultancy's expectations.

By Edwin Lopez • May 19, 2017

Uber Freight hits the road, bets on drivers to gain traction

The rideshare company seeks to disrupt load boards by prioritizing drivers and offering dynamic pricing, but will it succeed?

By Edwin Lopez • May 19, 2017

SAP debuts new 'Leonardo' Blockchain as a Service

The cloud-based service will be integrated into one ecosystem that works alongside other emerging tech, such as IoT.

By Andy Burt • May 19, 2017

New tracker could boost efficiency and speed of a food recall

FoodLogiQ's new software will automate contacts to manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers while showing real-time progress.

By Megan Poinski • May 18, 2017

GE, Port of Los Angeles launch supply chain visibility pilot program

The partners will collaborate with various supply chain stakeholders in sharing cargo, chassis and port data to boost efficiency. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 18, 2017

Taming the 'wild west' of cybersecurity in the supply chain

Digital breaches are increasingly threatening operations throughout the chain, forcing executives to tame the new risk frontier.

By Glenn Gorman • May 17, 2017

Global ransomware strike reveals supply chain cybersecurity flaws

Ensuring protection from cyberattacks is no longer just an IT issue, but a supply chain one as well.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 16, 2017

SAP Ariba, Thomson Reuters add tax solution to global procurement platform

As cross-border commerce rises, technology improves and tax rules shift, the two companies see an opportunity to ease procurement's global tax reconciliation process by helping get it right with the first invoice.

By Edwin Lopez • May 15, 2017

Shifting shopping habits prompt Coke to revisit distribution strategy

Coca-Cola plans to refresh flattening soda sales through an e-commerce, technology and consumer-focused business plan.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 15, 2017