Adidas moves high-tech Speedfactory to Asia, closing factories in US, Germany

With the production move, Adidas suggests the business case is still better in Asia, even with advanced technology and despite the distance from target consumers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2019

What are the most important supply chain ethics? 3 experts weigh in

Consumer awareness of sustainability and forced labor in the supply chain is driving organizations to take the next step beyond compliance into ethics. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 11, 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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UPS creates digital tools to deliver blockchain-verified beef

The beef traveled from Kansas to a steakhouse in Japan in temperature-controlled UPS packaging and UPS developed a "customized integrated visibility tool" to track the shipment. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2019

Patent Pending: FedEx eyes easier returns, Amazon marries drones and intermodal

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. 8, 2019

CSX becomes first railroad to join Maersk blockchain platform TradeLens

The platform now consists of more than 100 organizations, 55 ports and terminals and a dozen customs authorities, according to Maersk.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2019

Workday to acquire procurement platform Scout RFP for $540M

Workday says the acquisition will help it to build out a modern source-to-pay solution to add visibility to the procurement process. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 7, 2019

Maersk pilots battery power system in carbon neutrality push

The 600 kwh battery system will be installed aboard the Maersk Cape Town in December and which will embark on a trial voyage along its route from West Africa to East Asia early next year. 

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 7, 2019

Ralph Lauren launches QR-based tracking system to boost supply chain visibility, fight counterfeits

Ralph Lauren's manufacturers will sew the QR tags into garments adjacent to traditional branded tags. From that point on, the garments will be digitally attached to a purchase order and tracked through the supply chain. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 6, 2019

USPS will adopt Nvidia AI to improve parcel data processing

Nvidia's AI technology and edge computing system will be deployed at approximately 200 USPS locations nationwide, processing data 10 times faster than current speeds.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 6, 2019

Amazon opens $40M robotics hub to manufacture mobile drive units

Amazon is banking on automated technology to help meet the needs of a modern-day, fast-paced supply chain.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Oct. 27, 2021

How zero-based budgeting improves operations

Switching from traditional budgeting is neither cheap nor easy, but it makes for more efficient and better aligned spending.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 5, 2019

Uber Freight doubles load volume in Q3

The firm has separated Uber Freight from its "other bets" category with financial reports for the first time.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2019

Convoy to allow carriers to bid directly to shippers on loads

Convoy has replaced the traditional broker model with one that makes shipments available in real-time at the shipper level, the company's chief product officer said.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 1, 2019

Patent Pending: UPS' drone mobile, Amazon and Walmart's sortation solution

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 • Oct. 31, 2019

Starbucks margins hit by insatiable appetite for delivery in China

In every country, delivery is an important part of Starbucks' strategy to keep a leg up on competitors, "but it does come at the expense of what would otherwise be much stronger margin expansion," the CFO said.   

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019

Zebra Technologies leaves China as tariffs take $10M bite out of profits

"We've already moved all the products that were impacted by list one, two and three," Zebra Technologies CEO Anders Gustafsson told CNBC this week. "We're now in the middle of moving our list four products out."

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 31, 2019

Which financial KPIs are worth tracking?

These measures include inventory outstanding, sales outstanding and days payable outstanding, which is how many days a company takes to pay its bills and invoices to suppliers, vendors or other companies.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 30, 2019

How Nordstrom got a handle on omnichannel fulfillment

As store business shrank and online business grew, Nordstrom and Opex Analytics turned their attention to fulfillment. 

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 29, 2019

Switching from barcode to RFID can save on labor cost, product loss

When a denim manufacturer in Turkey began using RFID, it realized thousands of euros in monthly savings. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 29, 2019

Topco pilots Mastercard blockchain for seafood traceability

The grocer will use Envisible's Wholechain to gain visibility into the ethical sourcing and environmental compliance of its seafood offerings.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 29, 2019

Traxens joins IBM, Port of Rotterdam on 'Container 42' tracking project

A red shipping container emblazoned with a large white 42 on its side has been outfitted with sensors and will travel across the world for two years collecting data and showcasing the tracking technology. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 29, 2019

Honeywell Robotics hub will focus on warehouse automation

The center will initially explore technology solutions to warehousing and supply chain processes such as unloading, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, sorting and more. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 28, 2019

Patent Pending: Why did the Amazon delivery robot cross the road?

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. On Fridays, we'll share a few from the week. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 25, 2019

Rent the Runway shouldered the blame when a software bug hampered fulfillment

Rather than point fingers and "blame" a third party, the company said the disruption was due to a "software issue internally."

By Naomi Eide • Oct. 25, 2019

With the right foundation, procurement can turn visibility into action

Procurement departments must create a roadmap for the insights they want to attain through data and ensure a continuous flow of information with suppliers.

By Craig Guillot • Oct. 24, 2019