Amazon challenges inventors to design new warehouse picking robot

Amazon hopes a $250K competition prize and prestige will lead to a fully automated picking solution, a needed innovation for its warehouses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 12, 2017

DP World app allows container tracking at terminals

While yet to reach the U.S., the app provides much needed visibility into container terminals and could encourage other operators to follow suit.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 12, 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

Logistically Minded: Walmart.com CEO opens up about acquisition strategy

Meanwhile, a venture capital firm maps the supply chains behind self-driving vehicles to reveal that a whole new industry could emerge.

By Edwin Lopez • May 12, 2017

Last-mile delivery options grow ever more popular

The normalization of speedy delivery is spurring a wave of investment for technologies that facilitate it.

By Edwin Lopez • May 11, 2017

Report: 72% of companies will automate processes by 2019

Robots are spreading throughout the supply chain, but some of the greatest benefits are being seen in white-collar tasks like invoicing and collection.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 11, 2017

Tackling the multi-billion dollar out-of-stocks problem

Out-of-stocks account for a $130 billion retailer problem, but automating supply chain analytics can address this issue.

May 9, 2017

Air cargo stakeholders clamor for digital portal

As air cargo labors under lack of modernization, 80% of stakeholders at an event said they would be willing to help create a new system.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017

Uber CEO teases its freight venture on Twitter

The company is not shy about its freight ambitions, but can it surpass the challenges that beleaguered its Uber-for-Trucking competitors?

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 9, 2017

Agree Freight launches online marketplace, partners with CMA CGM

As shippers clamor for transparency, more digital platforms are stepping up to provide instant quotes and price visibility for maritime transportation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017

Slacking on cybersecurity could mean hacks for industrial robots

Increased connectivity yields many benefits, but also opens the door for hackers to tamper with programs or steal valuable information.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 8, 2017

Logistically Minded: A talent shortage pervades the supply chain

From warehousing to manufacturing and innovation, talent is critical to new investments and productivity gains.

By Edwin Lopez • May 5, 2017

Tesla may partner with recycling firm to help close its loop

The automaker is known for its sustainability initiatives, but could they just be cost-reduction strategies shrouded in green benefits?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • May 3, 2017

UPS, Sealed Air debut Packaging Innovation Center

The facility aims to help solve packaging and shipping challenges facing e-commerce retailers by maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste, reducing shipping costs and increasing brand affinity.

By Dan O'Shea • May 2, 2017

Airbus delivery targets in jeopardy in 2017 following supplier issues

The number two plane maker will be stretched this year, threatening overall profits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • May 1, 2017

Are capital and labor costs mutually exclusive when automating?

High capital costs and labor concerns can detract from innovation, but a recent example shows the two may not be mutually exclusive.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 28, 2017

Logistically Minded: NAFTA trade rose despite fiery rhetoric, but is the economy weakening?

Economic indicators showed a strong first quarter, but recent reports show growth is vulnerable to commodity price shifts and fickle consumer spending.

By Edwin Lopez • April 28, 2017

Regulators hear industry concerns on self-driving trucks

With autonomous tech on the horizon, the FMCSA is actively seeking out industry opinions to create regulations that prioritize safety but don't harm innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 27, 2017

CIPS identifies 7 types of supply chain risk with new tool

Building resilience and agility is the best way to adapt to seemingly inevitable risk, but the first step is knowing where risk lies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 27, 2017

SAP launches 3-D printing application linking procurement with UPS' next-gen network

UPS has the network. SAP has the platform. Now, their clients have a way to order 3-D printed parts on the cloud-based platform.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 26, 2017

J.B. Hunt launches freight marketplace

The trucking giant is investing heavily in its technology infrastructure and talent pool in a drive to boost its status as a supply chain solutions leader.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 25, 2017

Tesla foregoes prototypes in race to develop Model 3

The decision to skip a stage of the manufacturing process is a gamble with industry norms that could prove game-changing and costly at once.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 25, 2017

The bigger the supply chain, the greater the need for advanced analytics

Yet, companies must first ensure they have the talent, need and infrastructure to implement such solutions.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 24, 2017

Report: Execs know the benefits of IoT, but are failing to implement the tech

Recent data suggests the industry may be stuck in a state of inertia as structural challenges like a talent shortage hamper innovation. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 24, 2017

Logistically Minded: Trade policy and industrial real estate are deeply intertwined

The nation's logistics hubs have millions of dollars in trade and hundreds of thousands of jobs to loose if protectionist trade stances prevail.

By Edwin Lopez • April 21, 2017

Apple may delay iPhone upgrade over supply shortages

Supplier-buyer relations often come into play when shortages threaten production timelines.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 21, 2017