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

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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

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

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

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