9 drone providers join FAA low-altitude initiative

The Federal Aviation Administration now counts 14 industry partners who can fly in controlled airspace and receive approval to do so in seconds.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 1, 2018

Port of San Diego hit by cyberattack, ransomware demand

Goods are still moving at the port but some public services have been affected, while attackers demanded payment in Bitcoin.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

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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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FedEx joins open source blockchain initiative

Hyperledger offers open source blockchain code bases for industries to use as a starting point to build their own applications.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 28, 2018

AT&T and Samsung exploring 5G-based 'Smart Factory'

The Texas-based site will operate within the Samsung Austin Semiconductor, an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 28, 2018

Cummins moves into low-emissions and electric powertrains

The manufacturer estimates its hybrid electric system can reduce fuel costs by as much as 80%.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 26, 2018

Congress takes next step toward drone delivery

The FAA Reauthorization bill mandates that Congress clear the regulatory way for drone-based delivery within one year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 25, 2018

Walmart asks lettuce suppliers to trace products using blockchain

The retailer said its vendors will use the IBM Food Trust Network for "end-to-end traceability."

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 25, 2018

Renault, Mercedes debut autonomous cargo van concepts

Automakers are designing vehicles for densely-populated, congested cities, tackling the challenge of the last mile. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 24, 2018

Pharma's slow embrace of continuous manufacturing

On the whole, drugmakers remain wedded to traditional production styles that have served for decades. Some, however, are shifting to newer technology.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 24, 2018

Bosch predicts a future of electric, hub-to-hub trucks

The manufacturer made a series of bold predictions at IAA 2018, including a future where trucks drive themselves continuously between two logistics hubs.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 24, 2018

Supply chain, logistics professionals are 'safe' from automation

A World Economic Forum survey finds physical and manual work activities are the most likely tasks and jobs to be automated. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 18, 2018

Nestlé will use satellites to protect palm oil supply chain from deforestation

Controversy surrounding palm oil has pushed many food manufacturers to take a closer look at responsible sourcing.   

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 17, 2018

Reno, Nevada conducts FAA-approved drone delivery flight

During the test, a single pilot simultaneously flew several drones from company Flirtey to deliver automated external defibrillators.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 17, 2018

Kuehne + Nagel adds blockchain to shipment weight portal

Built-in transparency and security make blockchain a natural fit to help comply with shipping regulations.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 14, 2018

UPS zeros in on 'super hubs,' high-margin shipments to grow business

With faster, more automated parcel sorting, UPS seeks to be an early adopter of technology to stay ahead of the competition. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 14, 2018

Carbon copy? Adidas' 3D-printed sneaker hints at new supply chain models

Adidas may have found a turning point in its manufacturing processes, as 3D-printing promises to slim its design-to-market cycle. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Sept. 13, 2018

DOE grants $2M to test autonomous fueling stations

An independent hydrogen fueling station could save warehouses $1,000 per second in reduced labor costs.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2018

Mastercard, Microsoft team up to automate payments

Inefficiency and manual processes cost businesses an estimated $500 billion in administrative expenses per year. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 12, 2018

4 technologies tackling food waste in the supply chain

From reefer sensors to avocado imagery, venture capitalists are pouring hundreds of millions into the trillion-dollar problem of food waste.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 12, 2018

Why are warehouses slow to adopt WMS?

"Under the hood, some very well-known companies are a hot mess," said one expert.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 11, 2018

What you need to know about the ERP market

Selecting the right ERP for a business is a task that takes time, resources and a gut check for a company about "what makes them unique." 

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 11, 2018

Come sail away: Airbus taps wind power to move airliner parts more efficiently

The aerospace company is adding sails to one of its roll-on, roll-off vessels to reduce fuel costs and emissions.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 10, 2018

Jack Ma to retire as Alibaba chairman

"Alibaba was never about Jack Ma, but Jack Ma will forever belong to Alibaba," the company's founder told employees in a letter announcing his departure.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2018

Top supply chain grad programs shine spotlight on technology

In Gartner's biannual ranking of supply chain programs, the research firm finds 83% of Masters of Science in Supply Chain Management programs teach specific digital tools.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 9, 2018

To see the future of fulfillment at Amazon, you'll have to look up

The e-commerce giant won two patents, one for self-charging drones and another for flying warehouses.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 6, 2018