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

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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

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

5 questions to ask before starting a Big Data project

The data is there, the problems are evident ... but will you have what you need to be able to solve the case?

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 13, 2017

What is Big Data, and why does it matter to supply chain?

Recent advances in technology have enabled supply chains to unlock the last layer of Big Data application: delivering insights through automated analysis.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 13, 2017

4 trends in how supply chains are using Big Data

While each company may use data for a specific purpose, these trends dominate application projects.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Feb. 13, 2017

How do supply chains use Big Data?

Whether it's retail, logistics or manufacturing, Big Data helps supply chain managers increase efficiency, reduce risk and improve customer service.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 13, 2017

New York fashion industry seeks a revival in Brooklyn

A localized manufacturing and design base, coupled with better technology, leads to better collaboration and quicker delivery for a city rich in fashion history.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017

E-commerce and global trade trigger rise in retail sales

Challenges abound in managing cross-border e-commerce, but the results can be significant.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Feb. 13, 2017