SAP, Stratasys team up to teach benefits of 3-D innovation

The labs will allow participants to experiment with 3-D printing capabilities, revealing how the technology improves efficiency within the supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 21, 2016

Logistically Minded: Trump's market surprise while healthcare surge stays 'cool'

Despite initial market concerns over the presidential election of Donald Trump, financial markets have bounced back, while healthcare demands put the bulls-eye on the evolution of the cold chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 18, 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

Analyst: 3 priorities to consider before digitizing

Adopting cloud technology without first thinking of the talent and infrastructure required to operate can cause inefficiencies derived from the change.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 18, 2016

DOE awards Purdue $5 million to study truck platooning

The university will test fuel-saving and V2V communication technology through simulations and real-world testing.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 17, 2016

Why Supply-Chain-as-a-Service is inevitable

On-premise solutions will go out of style as companies turn to SCaaS for a more sustainable and effective way to manage their supply networks.

By Michael Keppler • Nov. 17, 2016

Port of Virginia acquires $217M worth of automated stacking cranes

As expansion continues over the next five years, 86 new automated stacking cranes will be invaluable.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 17, 2016

How dependence on ERP providers may be stifling innovation

Technology is changing so fast, there are now triple the number of laggard companies than there were 10 years ago.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 16, 2016

New autonomous-vehicle law in MI aims to keep state at heart of auto industry

Driverless cars may still be years away, but the shifts in the automotive supply chain that will facilitate the technology have already started.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 15, 2016

Report: Match your warehousing solutions with capabilities

Prior to investing or expanding your warehousing solution, execs must understand the difference between WMS, WCS and WES.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2016

Descartes expands global reach with $2.7M acquisition

The company is preparing to plunge into the Southeast Asia market.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 14, 2016

Logistically Minded: Supply chains turn to the skies during crises, and consolidation continues apace

Supply chain continues to manage economic shifts through air freight shipping, tech innovation and business consolidation.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 11, 2016

Regulations, acceptance limit usage of drones within supply chains

Strict federal regulations are driving drone-tests to other countries, despite their last-mile benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 10, 2016

Logistics industry will grow to $15.5 trillion within 10 years

E-commerce is accelerating the rate of adoption and innovation, and as uptake improves, so will supply chains. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 8, 2016

Report: Pharma, food and beverage traceability needs will drive packaging industry growth

Shifting consumer demands, an explosion of SKUs and rising regulatory concerns will bring domestic packaging machinery shipments to $8.5 billion by 2020.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 6, 2016

Will 3-D printing uproot the medical supply chain?

Patients and clinics could benefit from in-house or nearby production of simple, long-standing medications.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2016

Digitization is the supply chain's path to the future

The World Economic Forum claims embracing digital technology could yield up to $3.9 trillion in industry and societal benefits. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 4, 2016

New wave of trade deals could uproot freight forwarders

Digital marketplaces may be the solution for freight forwarders struggling to keep up with the global demand and increased regulations that arise from new trade deals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2016

Wal-Mart pilots automated buy online, pickup in store system

In-store pickups are rising in popularity due to increased demands for instant delivery services.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 2, 2016

Report: How globalization made technology essential to food distributors

Systems that help connect the dots by linking customers, suppliers and partners all across the world can help food distributors compete.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 28, 2016

Electronics supplier launches SaaS offerings with focus on agility

Jabil Circuit's new SaaS offerings include a "Conflict Minerals" service and various prototyping services, which include 3-D printing capabilities.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2016

No designated driver required: Otto and Budweiser pilot self-driving beer truck

The event is hailed as the world's first self-driven short-haul shipment, but leaves several regulatory questions unanswered.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2016

Macy's: Inventory will be 100% RFID-tagged by 2017

Full implementation of RFID technology has long eluded retailers, but the rising importance of omnichannel sales increased the technology's ROI.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 25, 2016

Why the automobile industry should prioritize technology investments

Digitalization may level the playing field for auto suppliers as the industry faces disruptions in the form of driverless cars and direct-to-consumer manufacturers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 25, 2016

U of Michigan survey: Large fleet managers say diesel pain point starts at $3 per gallon

Managers of smaller fleets said when the price of diesel rises to $3.50, they would opt for fuel-saving technologies

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 21, 2016

DOT nods to importance of automated tech with new advisory committee

The committee will address the use of autonomous vehicles, freight technologies, railroad automation, aviation navigation and unmanned aircraft.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 21, 2016