Toyota, Port of Los Angeles jointly study feasibility of zero-emission trucks

The partners imagine a world without the 6% annual U.S. emissions from trucks, although Toyota's not alone in the race for clean trucking.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

Macy's RFID effort boosts sales, fulfillment

The store's effort to tag all items by the end of 2017 is already paying off by lowering inventory variance, reducing markdowns and improving display compliance.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 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: Spreadsheets add multiple levels of risk to operations

The potential for user-error and lack of scalability in spreadsheets limit supply chain planning and efficiency, yet they remain widely popular in the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 20, 2017

How e-commerce logistics is changing cities

On-demand delivery shifted consumer expectations and forced supply chains' digital infrastructure to improve. Now the physical infrastructure is catching up, too.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 19, 2017

Procurement must go digital to keep up with the pack

Just because procurement is a relationship business does not mean the department is free of waste.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 18, 2017

OOIDA asks Supreme Court to review ELD decision

The truckers' association is not giving up in its war against electronic logging devices, but hopes of success seem dim.

By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2017

Brick and mortar: Retailers' last-mile advantage over Amazon?

The e-commerce giant may have raised the stakes for retail supply chains, but retailers can leverage their stores for last-mile excellence.

By Edwin Lopez • April 17, 2017

Why drone delivery still has a long way to go before takeoff

High-profile drone delivery demonstrations continue, but frequent market use is years away, and hurdles must be overcome.

By Dan O'Shea • April 13, 2017

Logistically Minded: March saw tight timelines, high production efficiency in strong economy

Meanwhile, this week's M&A news sparks speculation the trucking industry may see further consolidation in 2017.

By Edwin Lopez • April 13, 2017

Supply chains must collaborate with cities to improve logistics

As e-commerce and urbanization rise, so too will demand for logistics infrastructure — how can cities and businesses partner to minimize congestion and boost efficiency?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 13, 2017

An industry divided: Are self-driving trucks a trick or a treat?

While some see fully autonomous trucks as mere fiction, many dream of the business opportunities they present.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 12, 2017

Report: Robotics, predictive analytics the most disruptive supply chain innovations

The rise of predictive analytics in MHI's annual ranking of disruptive innovations suggests supply chains are anxious to adopt the next big technology.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

IBM seeks to speed medical supply chain payments with blockchain tech

Month-long delays in the industry's procurement processes lead to solvency issues for drug retailers and hospitals in China, but IBM believes blockchain could help.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 12, 2017

Survey: Digitization essential for next-generation supply chains

The future of business requires a compatibility between partners within the digital chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 11, 2017

Logistically Minded: Slower production in March just a common cold?

Symptoms include unseasonable weather, rising supply prices and inventory backlogs.

By Edwin Lopez • April 7, 2017

Manufacturing takes the lead in building a clean economy

Studies show that going green build brand reputation, supplier relations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 6, 2017

Poison Apple delivered to Imagination Technologies

The tech giant may soon replace its suppliers' product with an in-house version, leaving the smaller company without 40% of its annual revenue.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

Truck platoons to begin testing on Ohio's 'smart' highways

The state is positioning itself as an ideal state to test autonomous technology, hoping to reap the benefits early.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • April 5, 2017

Will autonomous ships ever set sail, or will regulations keep them docked?

Government regulations are designed to keep shipping safe and predictable, but they sometimes hamper technological innovation. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • April 3, 2017

Cognitive computing helps identify supplier risk in the chain

Cognitive computing seeks to apply human-style decisions from aggregated data to aid risk management.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 30, 2017

Salesforce's Einstein AI wants to count your bottles of Coca-Cola

The customer success platform company believes its AI capabilities can disrupt inventory management.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • March 29, 2017

Distributors' expectation of data analytics requires measured ROI expectations

Before jumping into data analytics to solve a problem, ensure that it actually is a problem that data analytics can solve.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 28, 2017

Survey: Retail execs know supply chain tech provides competitive advantage

Despite their awareness, procurement professionals believe their tech implementation falls short.

By Andy Burt • March 28, 2017

Uniqlo to compete with Zara for dominance of fast fashion

The fast fashion model is the new competitive grounds in the U.S. and Europe.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 27, 2017

ERP security breach threats require managers to think proactively

The consequences of failing to protect ERP data can be catastrophic.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 27, 2017