Deep Dive: Page 8
Industry insights from our journalists
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What does the future of in-store payments look like?
Most major retailers are adopting scan-and-go options, but just walk out technology, facial recognition and personalization are all likely to guide the future of the tech.
Corinne Ruff • May 4, 2018 -
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HP 3D prints a new supply chain
Better printer speed, life cycle management and additive design. HP's Chief Supply Chain Officer Stu Pann explains why the company does not just make 3D printers, but uses them, too.
Craig Guillot • May 1, 2018 -
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Cyber pirates: The latest threat to ocean shipping
The interconnected nature of ocean freight requires carriers to have risk management and resilience strategies in case of a cyberattack.
Barry Hochfelder • April 30, 2018 -
As supply chains go digital, a war of words unfolds
Do supply chains "digitize" or "digitalize"? We asked you, then we investigated why the industry cannot seem to decide.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • April 24, 2018 -
Oil makes the world go 'round, but how does it go around the world?
The logistics of transporting oil, whether crude or refined, is a global issue with risk and reward.
Barry Hochfelder • April 24, 2018 -
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After the fire: Revamping one of Covanta's biggest facilities after it went up in smoke
A February 2017 ignition caused Covanta's Lorton, VA facility to shut down for nearly a year. How did it bounce back?
Cody Boteler • April 24, 2018 -
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CAR-T ups challenges in pharma supply chain
New technology made shipping the cell therapies viable. Now, stakeholders are pushing for more innovation to meet looming commercial demands.
Jacob Bell • April 23, 2018 -
As India, China drug industries mature, FDA scrutiny an overhang
Rising numbers of warning letters have put production quality in focus, just as both countries turn further toward novel drug R&D.
Ned Pagliarulo • April 23, 2018 -
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The Drug Supply Chain Security Act: A progress report
Five years in and one enforcement extension later, pharmaceutical companies still have a long way to go to fulfill the goal of true traceability.
Edwin Lopez • April 23, 2018 -
Pharma supply chains could use a tech reboot
While more prosaic than drug R&D, supply chains are increasingly important as the industry moves towards personalized medicine.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 20, 2018 -
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What 48 hours in Middle America taught me about supply chains
While we often focus on our immediate surroundings in the day-to-day grind, we can't lose sight of the bigger, global picture.
Shefali Kapadia • April 19, 2018 -
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Supreme Court appears hesitant to overturn 'antiquated' sales tax precedent
During oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, some justices suggested Congress may be better equipped to tackle the issue. But states and companies are looking for a firm decision.
Corinne Ruff • April 18, 2018 -
5 takeaways from MODEX 2018
The distribution center has become the battlefront amid the war to win consumers’ hearts.
Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018 -
The path to smart distribution centers begins with data
While many DCs are using technology to optimize their processes, integrated data can also enable autonomous and self-learning buildings.
Craig Guillot • April 17, 2018 -
What's at stake in the e-commerce sales tax debate
This week, SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair. It has the potential to overturn a precedent that dictates when e-tailers pay state sales tax.
Corinne Ruff • April 16, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Trump's aid package could be disastrous for ag supply chains
Single sourcing continues to plague various supply chains globally, while Nikola Motors and Tesla battle to be the top name in electric trucking.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 13, 2018 -
Corporate responsibility starts with the supply chain
Global supply chains are complex and often not very transparent, making it an ideal starting point for companies to improve their social responsibility.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 12, 2018 -
Can Amazon and its marketplace rivals fix their counterfeits problem?
Counterfeiting could soon be a $1 trillion criminal enterprise. As fakes proliferate online, the government is taking notice and brands are taking their arguments public — and to court.
Ben Unglesbee • April 11, 2018 -
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UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'
Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"
Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018 -
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How clean data can help companies boost productivity
The proliferation in the amount of data available businesses need to collect makes for a daunting task, and that's only half the problem.
Craig Guillot • April 10, 2018 -
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Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market
With shippers and carriers facing a capacity crunch, open communication and shared goals can help both parties weather the freight market.
Rich Weissman • April 10, 2018 -
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Trump, tariffs, trade wars and tech: What you need to know
Intellectual property protections and technology transfers have been a problem in China for decades, and the tariff tit-for-tat is just one attempt to pressure China to reform.
Alex Hickey • April 9, 2018 -
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20th century warehouses not fit for 21st century e-commerce
Facilities built before 2000 still account for 89% of storage space in the U.S., according to data from CBRE, and that's forcing tradeoffs on clients.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 6, 2018 -
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Chain Reaction: Trade war fears spook investors, but should supply chains worry?
It's been a rough week for the stock market as retaliatory tariff proposals and bankruptcy rumors abound.
Kate Patrick Macri • April 5, 2018 -
H&M's turnaround runs through its supply chain
For apparel companies who bet on fast fashion, new products can be a gamble, but a sound resilience strategy will always help retailers bounce back.
Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018
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