3-D medical supplies a boon to struggling Nepalese clinics

New technology helps bridge the physical gap between where healthcare is created and where it is most needed.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • March 7, 2017

BluJay's birth mirrors need for full chain solutions

Are full chain solutions and networks the future of supply chain services?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 7, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Maersk, IBM partner to boost supply chain transparency with blockchain

The transaction-based shared network promises to save the industry billions, but history shows industry-wide digitization may be far slower than the companies suggest.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 6, 2017

Trucking companies push back against fully autonomous vehicles

Major carriers draw the line on autonomous technology, claiming drivers are too important and must remain in the cab.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 6, 2017

Bezos and Blue Origin to the moon

The ultimate last mile in delivery: sending cargo into space.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 5, 2017

Air cargo industry must relieve itself of paperwork burden

A 20-step process to book a shipment is unacceptable in 2017, according to a committee of shippers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 3, 2017

Logistically Minded: A rising economic tide strains suppliers

But the new year's gains and optimism suggest 2017 may see still more acquisitions, particularly of logistics startups.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2017

Report: Why Merck & Co. turned to supply chain integration to save costs

The global network behind pharmaceuticals complicates demand planning, but new technology can help reduce the industry's inefficiencies.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2017

DHL adds cycle mobility to last mile urban delivery

Bicycle deliveries offer both sustainability as well as strategic mobility in dense urban areas.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 3, 2017

Gap's warehouses will service both stores and e-commerce by 2018

But first, the company had to integrate its 18 inventory management systems into a single platform. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

Kuehne + Nagel looking to acquire after strong 2016

The global freight forwarder is looking to accelerate growth by investing in digitization and innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

Talent wars: Why the supply chain is the new pathway to CEO

The CEOs of Lego and Apple are but a few examples of supply chain managers who have risen the ranks of their companies.

By Shariq Mansoor • March 1, 2017

How digitization changed the nature of supply chain management

The job is no longer just about saving pennies, but also helping drive up revenues.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 1, 2017

Choice to automate must align with production needs

New technology promises boosts in productivity and greater cost savings, but full automation may not always be the best solution.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 28, 2017

Freightos unveils international freight price index, competing with SCFI

The cloud-based marketplace is providing shippers a free ocean shipping benchmark to bring greater transparency to the industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 27, 2017

Logistically Minded: Oil prices, inventory levels and market growth spurred freight sector's recovery

After five months of positive growth, the 18-month freight recession appears to be over, but will growth last in the face of a stronger dollar?

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

Forwarders spend 24.4M hours a year managing carrier rates

Drewry and CargoSphere partnered to quantify the value of cloud-based freight management technology based on labor costs.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 24, 2017

New data sharing could make tracking contamination and e-commerce easier

The latest update from GS1 US aims to improve synchronization throughout the supply chain.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 23, 2017

How GDSN technology helps supply chains communicate

Data pools serve as middlemen for suppliers and retailers sharing product data.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 22, 2017

Logistical challenges slow drone delivery tech's potential

Gartner predicts delivery drones will make up only 1% of the commercial market by 2020, despite the hype.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 22, 2017

Survey: Hospital supply chain practices are outdated

Improvements in inventory management could help caretakers deliver better service while reducing costs.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 21, 2017

Deutsche Post DHL and Huawei link up to connect logistics

The global logistics provider will deploy sensors throughout the supply chain to improve visibility and efficiency.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 17, 2017

Logistically Minded: Hanjin's last breath

Hanjin Shipping will be officially liquidated following a protracted period of shifts for the shipping sector, but doubts linger over the industry's health.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2017

When the data is overwhelming, separate wheat from chaff

Data analytics can encompass so many metrics, humans are needed to discern the uses that are truly valuable to a company. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 15, 2017

Ford invests $1 billion in robotics startup in race to 2021 deadline

The startup's founders used to work for Google's Waymo, the reported leader in self-driving technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 15, 2017