50% of procurement organizations use Excel for data analysis: study

"Procurement as a function is lagging behind the pattern of innovation in other parts of the enterprise, particularly in supply chain," LevaData's Richard Barnett said. 

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 24, 2019

Fabric prepares US micro-fulfillment expansion, partnerships with grocery chains in 2020

The company plans to have roughly 10 micro-fulfillment centers in production next year and a thousand up and running by 2025.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UPS gears up for record volumes this peak season

Investments in automation are paying off as the carrier heads into peak after posting record U.S. operating profit in the third quarter. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 22, 2019

4 ways 5G is set to transform supply chains

Two-thirds of organizations plan to deploy 5G by 2020, with operational efficiency seen as the key benefit.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Oct. 22, 2019

CMA CGM offers financing, extended payment deadlines for shippers

The French carrier seeks to offer financial relief in the form of improved cash flow to companies working to mitigate the instability of the current trade environment.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 22, 2019

UPS, CVS complete 2 last-mile drone deliveries of prescriptions

The partnership with CVS Pharmacy takes healthcare deliveries a step further, as the transports are no longer restricted to B2B transactions across medical campuses. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Nov. 5, 2019

4 signs you might have a master data problem

If you have observed these general signs across your operations, it is probably time to mull over putting a master data management strategy in place.

By Shashin Shah, CEO of Pimcore • Oct. 22, 2019

UPS teams up with Stamps.com to reduce friction for shippers

Shippers who source UPS shipping services through a Stamps.com platform can receive up to 55% off of daily rates.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 21, 2019

What is Part 135 and what does it mean for drone delivery?

Alphabet's Wing Aviation and UPS have begun small scale drone delivery in recent months thanks to certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 18, 2019

Patent Pending: Uber's plan for better freight matching, Walmart tackles store-based batching

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. 17, 2019

3 ways to fight the 21st century procurement paradox

While analytics improvements have helped organize data, they haven't always done much for the people buying, selling and managing inventory every day.

By Richard Lebovitz, CEO of LeanDNA • Oct. 17, 2019

CSX breaks records for operating ratio, trip compliance

The Class I railroad is sharing real-time trip compliance data with shippers as part of a continued effort to boost customer service. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2019

IBM Food Trust partners with Raw Seafoods to tackle traceability with blockchain

Upstream visibility in the seafood supply chain is particularly challenging because the location and size of a catch can vary widely from day to day.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 17, 2019

How rolling forecasts can offer greater control over spend

A rolling forecast can help companies grab savings mid-cycle if expenses or revenues change.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 16, 2019

Walmart launches grocery delivery into customers' homes

Crossing the threshold into the last yard is Walmart's play to dominate last-mile delivery.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 15, 2019

With record-low unemployment, how will supply chains hire thousands for peak season?

The arid talent pool challenges supply chain managers to boost productivity and take a unique approach to recruit and retain workers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 15, 2019

TuSimple plans fully driverless deliveries in 2021

TuSimple executives said the company's next step is to continue partnering on real-world routes throughout the U.S. and China, eventually "taking the driver out of the equation."

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 14, 2019

Patent Pending: Amazon plans to automate unloading, Walmart envisions lasers for inventory

Every week 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 share a few in our new column. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 11, 2019

Gartner: RPA can save finance teams 25K working hours each year

One of the key barriers to adoption of robotic process automation is a perception of low ROI.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 10, 2019

Schneider, Truckstop.com team up on instant load booking

Established brokers and digital startups are aiming for a similar goal: increasing transparency in a historically opaque industry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2019

UPS partners with Shippo, offers 55% off shipping for online retailers

In addition to discounted shipping and waived surcharges, the collaboration will integrate with Shippo's platform which enables e-tailers to manage orders and track deliveries across multiple sales channels at once. 

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 9, 2019

Frito-Lay aims for zero emissions at California freight hub

As part of the company's goal to cut emissions 20% by 2030, Frito-Lay plans to remove and replace all diesel powered freight equipment at its Modesto, California facility.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 7, 2019

Patent Pending: Walmart plans for drone delivery, others tackle faster picking and the end of lost inventory

Every week 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 in our new column. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 4, 2019

Automating accounts receivable could maximize efficiency, CEO says

Jared King, CEO of automated accounts receivable platform Invoiced, discusses how automating parts of the finance function can double output.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 1, 2019

More dexterous robots make quick work of food manufacturing

Robots are capable of more precise movements, opening up new possibilities for safely processing and packaging food from chicken to Peeps.

By Craig Guillot • Oct. 1, 2019