Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston

Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2019

Company of the Year: Nike

Nike's acquisition of demand-sensing startup Celect this year was the culmination of years of progress toward agile manufacturing and inventory visibility, resulting in an industry-leading supply chain.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 9, 2019

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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.

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Innovator of the Year: UPS' Flight Forward

Flight Forward became the first company to receive a "Standard Part 135" clearance from the FAA this year and is beginning to look into business-to-consumer use cases.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 9, 2019

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2019

From Nike to UPS, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains this year.

Dec. 9, 2019

Executive of the Year: Søren Skou, Maersk

From customer-service oriented solutions to accelerated digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry, Skou continues to make waves.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 9, 2019

Patent Pending: Lineage Logistics tackles vehicle tracking, IBM's idea for order fulfillment

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 6, 2019

Ikea teams up with Optoro to reduce reverse logistics waste

The partnership will encompass 10 Ikea distribution centers, 50 retail stores and its customer support center in the U.S., with the potential to expand to other markets in the future.

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 6, 2019

Study: Increased use of robotics led to worker displacement in Midwest

Nationally, the study found the use of robots can increase employment, noting there is little evidence the use of robotics will result in "widespread and crushing job displacement." 

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 2, 2019

DHL cancels StreetScooter pilot expansion amid economic uncertainty

The company plans to continue to electrify its fleet and reduce its environmental impact through route optimization and exploring alternative fuels.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 2, 2020

Why the vaping crisis is a supply chain failure

Numerous websites sell cheap, unauthorized pods designed to fit vaping devices from major manufacturers.

By Ron Volpe • Dec. 2, 2019

Most workers don't think automation is coming for their jobs

Employee perception of automation technology signals a competitive edge for employers who deploy these tools successfully.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 27, 2019

These 4 charts explain Amazon's fulfillment speed

Amazon's speed is key to how it plans to compete with large retailers. These charts help explain its investment.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 25, 2019

Embracing change during supply chain transformation

Adam Runsdorf, president of WDSrx, writes that while his company is committed to reducing costs and increasing productivity for clients, achieving those goals internally became a challenge as the business grew.

By Adam Runsdorf • Nov. 22, 2019

Maersk CISO on NotPetya recovery, workforce harmony and what makes a security chief

The shipping giant tapped Andy Powell a year after it was hit by NotPetya. In the 18 months since, Powell increased its security organization from 28 people to about 150. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2019

UPS plans to improve healthcare traceability with IoT-enabled logistics

The new offering, called UPS Premier, will provide better visibility and traceability for healthcare-related shipments while boosting on-time deliveries, according to the carrier.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 21, 2019

Target credits new tech with lowering backroom inventory

The items in the system, roughly 15% so far, show less frequent stockouts and lower backroom quantities than those not yet integrated.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 21, 2019

71% of manufacturers employ IoT despite cyber risks: PwC

A study from PwC found 68% of manufacturers surveyed planned to increase their investment in Internet of Things (IoT) integration in the next two years, believing the benefits outweigh the potential cyber security challenges.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 19, 2019

From Santa's workshop to omnichannel sales: Preparing for holiday fulfillment

Santa’s workshop isn’t located at the North Pole — it’s the online boutique, the cozy shop around the corner, the big-box retailer and the e-commerce giant.

By Jan Arendtsz • Nov. 19, 2019

Ocean freight ushers in a new era with instant quotes

Instant online quoting is becoming "table stakes" and freight forwarders must digitize to keep up with the status quo.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 18, 2019

Patent Pending: Can UPS cut down cold chain costs with better data?

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 15, 2019

Should procurement break up with Excel?

Half of procurement organizations use spreadsheets for data analysis, but exclusive reliance on these tools, however familiar, can create inaccurate forecasting.

By Craig Guillot • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart Canada launches blockchain solution to track deliveries

The platform will also enable real-time invoicing, payments and settlement while integrating with participating company's legacy systems.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 14, 2019

FedEx Ground using virtual reality to train, retain workers

The training has proven popular with workers, FedEx executives said, helping the company to improve safety protocols and generate new interest in higher-level roles.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019

Early lessons on blockchain: Companies a long way from widespread adoption

Though most blockchain adoption cases at an enterprise level are still in the early stage, there's lessons to be gleaned from their experiences.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 13, 2019

Sanofi reduces chemical, water use more than 90% with continuous manufacturing

While the pharma industry had been slow to adopt continuous manufacturing, Sanofi's new plant signals the shift is underway and those adopting the process are seeing benefits.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 12, 2019