Medical relief providers conduct first US ship-to-store drone delivery

Flirtey and a Johns Hopkins University professor aim to facilitate disaster and medical relief shipments to remote areas in the case of natural disasters.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2016

As Amazon, Uber invest in shipping, should carriers worry?

Shipping alternatives are hot on the heels of FedEx and UPS, but lack of experience and regulatory compliance may still quell the new entrants' dreams.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 19, 2016

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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

Amazon reportedly developing Uber-like app for truckers

The application would eliminate the 15% commission typically charged by third parties to broker such deals.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2016

Logistically Minded: Machine learning, self-driving and sensors everywhere will define 2017

The year has seen industrial technology make large strides to bring self-driving heavy duty trucks, cognitive technology and IoT to the market.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 16, 2016

Report: Rise of smart machines will alter mainstream businesses by 2021

Gartner reports that an increase in smart machine technology will serve as a disruptive force across industries. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2016

Uber for X funding wanes as success proves elusive

Venture capitalists are losing faith on these services as the complexity of logistics continues to take its toll on startups.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2016

Target links RFID-enabled inventory accuracy with sales growth

Technology efficiencies aided in Target's 26% digital channel growth as the retailer continues to find ways to effectively manage inventories.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2016

DOT pushes V2V tech implementation with new proposed rule

The long-awaited proposed rule is an important step to the safety and commercialization of self-driving technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2016

Tech, 3PLs and a consultant ally to deliver supply chain as a service

The success of MonarchFX's business plan will prove an interesting case study on the rising value of 4PLs.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 13, 2016

Could whole chain traceability be the answer to food safety and transparency?

Even if it is, the method of tracking supply may not yet be feasible for manufacturers and retailers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

How RFID can be used for traceability and brand protection

Being able to provide downstream buyers a sourcing guarantee at moment's notice can help protect brands from being affected by a competitor's scandal.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Logistically Minded: Ports may be next in line to consolidate, but at least the market is recovering

A slight recovery in October and November tempered the effects of earlier turmoil, although overcapacity remains a problem.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Digital tools bring freight forwarding to the next generation of professionals

Shrinking margins are increasingly challenging 3PLs to go digital in order to improve sales.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Rich Weissman • Dec. 9, 2016

FMC innovation teams suggest national portal to evaluate port efficiency

The nation's three largest ports would work with actors across the supply chain, including chassis providers and shipping lines, to report critical data and drive innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

Report: 2 in 5 companies do not analyze the cause of supply chain disruptions

Only 41% of the disruptions occur through Tier 1 suppliers, reinforcing the need for visibility solutions that stretch further upstream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

Amazon's cashier-free store relies on a sensor-enabled inventory management system

The technology behind Amazon Go is also meant for use at fulfillment centers, libraries and museums.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

In it for the long haul: Amazon will now truck data to the cloud

Imagine shipping a giant USB to Amazon Web Services and drastically cut down the time necessary to transition to the cloud. 

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 5, 2016

Logistically Minded: Will the freight industry soon be back on its feet?

October statistics show the long-awaited market recovery may be on its way as the shipping industry consolidation continues at full speed, while ports invest in expansions and visibility gains ground in the supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 2, 2016

As supply chains digitize, execs should prioritize cybersecurity

A recent survey reveals only 35% of manufacturers have cybersecurity plans in place, despite 40% suffering cyber attacks, costing those companies millions. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 30, 2016

Without data, retailers struggle to task their supply chains

Inventory management and upstream visibility are must-haves for retailers in the age of technology.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 29, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for the supply chain

Drones flew on scene, analytics showed their power on margins, and freight forwarding went digital — was 2016 the year of technological change for supply chains?

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 29, 2016

How FedEx saved millions by integrating its systems

At one point, FedEx was managing 2,600 distinct systems but a technology overhaul helped decrease costs, time spent and the prevalence of human error.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 28, 2016

Retailers dance in a holiday shopping tango

Matching supply and demand is especially critical during the season of giving.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 23, 2016

Report: How to choose the best-fit ERP system

Consider implementation cost and duration, time to payback and functionality ratings before settling on a provider.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 23, 2016

Cargo blimps to take flight in Canada soon

Lockheed Martin received its first order for 10 hybrid airships, which will help transport rare mineral equipment to remote areas in Quebec.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 22, 2016