How benchmarking can help supply chains save costs and drive growth

Internal, external and competitor benchmarks can help spot industry best practices, but companies should beware benchmarking for the sake of having data.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 25, 2017

IoT hits pay dirt where needs and capabilities align

IoT technology is enabling companies across sectors to automate business processes, boost productivity and improve efficiencies.

By Mary Catherine O'Connor • Jan. 24, 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

Alibaba creator Jack Ma deviates from Amazon model, despite comparisons

E-commerce on a massive scale succeeds with more than one model.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 22, 2017

Logistically Minded: The Jetsons are coming! No, really.

Flying vehicles may be on their way soon, but in the meantime, read on about best practices and benchmarks for ports. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 20, 2017

How CRM upgrades could better supply chain management

Shifts in customer demands are increasing the need for deep data and simpler, more-integrated systems may help supply chains reap the benefits of machine learning.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 17, 2017

Logistically Minded: The state and value of the US transport sector

A series of reports and indicators released this week show the strong relationship between intermodal transportation and the overall economy.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 13, 2017

New methods, technology turn reverse logistics woes into an opportunity

Once a sunk cost, retailers are discovering new tactics to reduce the high costs of returns.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

From retail to healthcare, IoT will disrupt supply chains by 2020

The transportation, utility and manufacturing industries are also among HPE Matters' top 5 most likely to be altered by the technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2017

Amazon's robot hiring spree parallels logistics boom

Recent reports project another 5 million jobs will be lost to automation by 2020, should workers be worried?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2017

Demand driven supply chain planning can lower costs, but transparency is key

A recent report reveals demand planning can achieve a 15% reduction in inventory, among other benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2017

Automakers scale up supply network in race to build self-driving cars

While Ford, GM and Tesla focus on proprietary systems, their competitors are working together to develop a standardized system to sell across the industry.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2017

Sensor market boom suggests rise of Big Data in manufacturing

Sensors, like RFID or HVAC tags, are being widely implemented in various industries due to their data, safety and tracking benefits.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 9, 2017

Why rushed technology implementations may be counterproductive

Rapid adoption of new technology could lead to increased cybersecurity risks and poor resource utilization.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 9, 2017

Amazon continues to push the envelope with patent for underground delivery model

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night nor burrowing underground stays this courier from the swift completion of its appointed rounds.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 6, 2017

Logistically Minded: Despite holiday shortfalls, hopes are high for real estate and output in 2017

Recent news reveals major brick and mortar retailers' experience following Black Friday may have left them in the red, but elsewhere along the supply chain, Q1 looks promising.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2017

Dwell time reduction crucial to improving supply chain efficiency

While possible, comparing port efficiency statistics remains rote and inefficient.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 5, 2017

How retailers can prevent phantom inventory from affecting their bottom line

Lost sales from phantom inventory was five times greater than originally accounted for by traditional supply chain forecasts, according to research by contributors to The Wall Street Journal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2017

Supply chains in 2017: The first year of the future

Imagine a different supply chain: one that’s automated, connected and operated entirely by a mobile app. By this time next year, it may exist.

By Justin O'Sullivan • Jan. 4, 2017

As e-commerce sales mature, luxury brands spurn Amazon

Having full control of the supply chain — from packaging to last-mile delivery — is essential for brand reputation.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 4, 2017

Amazon patent takes distribution centers to the skies

Amazon seems to believe the future of fulfillment is by air, so it filed a patent for the use of cargo blimps to deliver goods at crowded events.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 3, 2017

How achieving increased visibility will help retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers

A good visibility strategy demands consistent engagement with data in a manner that adds value and decreases risk.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 28, 2016

Logistically Minded: Supply chain ends 2016 on high note, 2017 looks bright

Low freight rates and consumer spending may have plagued much of 2016, but November statistics indicate the year may end on a positive note, setting 2017 up for success.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 23, 2016

White House: At least 80% of trucking jobs are at risk of automation

Automation will provide new economic opportunities by increasing availability for part-time drivers, but full-time drivers may face total loss of their job.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 23, 2016

How digitization may help the shipping industry recover

Improvements in efficiency, combined with continued scrapping and rising gas prices may return rates to sustainable levels in the long run.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2016

Merck KGaA: AI will run demand planning in 2017

Agile demand planning can make the difference in deals with medical providers within the competitive pharmaceutical market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 22, 2016