Investors bet on AI in procurement

Last week's funding round showed investors keen to finance the latest tech in supply chain management, because for all we know, it is the future.

By Rich Weissman • April 11, 2018

XPO launches intermodal freight platform

The cloud-based platform will allow shippers to use the 3PL for all their logistics needs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 11, 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.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

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. 

By Craig Guillot • April 10, 2018

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?"

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018

Tipalti-NetSuite partnership automates payments, grants visibility across supply chain

The integration will allow for more top-down visibility and accountability within companies wanting more direct oversight over the supply chain.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 10, 2018

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.

By Alex Hickey • April 9, 2018

Cyber breach hits Delta tech supplier

Even though the incident did not affect the airline's systems — despite exposing some customer payment data — the breach underscores the need for open communication between company and supplier. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 6, 2018

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.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 5, 2018

Procurement leaders embrace digital, but budgets lie flat

The number of procurement organizations with a digital transformation strategy has doubled, but stagnant budgets and lack of talent could slow that growth. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2018

3-D printing manufacturer launches fulfillment service

The 3-D printing startup Voodoo Manufacturing will now help new and small businesses streamline their supply chains to better compete in the e-commerce market.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 5, 2018

Distributors, manufacturers could pay the price for US-China tariff spat

Tit-for-tat tariffs on products and intellectual property will carry long-term effects on many actors in the supply chain. 

By Alex Hickey • April 5, 2018

Manufacturers believe inventory optimization will mitigate 'Amazon effect'

The rise of e-commerce is leading manufacturers to streamline operations and become less dependent on retail partners, according to a JDA Software survey.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 4, 2018

3 ways distributors can ensure top notch customer service

By using technology to streamline processes, companies can free employees from mundane tasks and allow them to focus on the customer. 

By Nancy Harris • April 4, 2018

Facing inventory problems, hospitals automate their supply chains

Hospitals are tapping into supply chain best practices to fix the lack of visibility and highly manual processes aggravating healthcare costs.

By Craig Guillot • April 3, 2018

Walmart Canada taps FourKites to track shipments

The visibility platform's data will help the retailer optimize inventory management at stores and distribution centers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 3, 2018

Making the right choices for supplier-enabled innovation success

Selecting an SEI partner involves an understanding of the market and cultural fit and may also require companies to look outside their current supply base. 

By Swarna Rao • March 28, 2018

App that cuts food waste in the supply chain gets $2M in funding

AgShift, a California startup, has developed a process to quickly inspect produce to gauge its freshness and make sure that it complies with industry and USDA specifications.

By Cathy Siegner • March 28, 2018

AVs are put to the test in airports and ports

While autonomous vehicles may not be ready for widespread adoption on public roads, they're proving beneficial in closed-transport environments.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 27, 2018

JDA ramps up partnerships to get ahead of Industry 4.0

New alliances with MIT and EY shed light on the high demand for supply chain technology solutions. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 27, 2018

The cyber supply chain belies a great risk

Symantec's latest report reveals malicious actors used downstream software updates to wreck record havoc on supply chains in 2017.

By Rich Weissman • March 26, 2018

7 takeaways from Shoptalk 2018

From speeding up the supply chain to adding personalization and making shopping more convenient — technology is fundamentally transforming the business. Here's what you need to know.

By Corinne Ruff , Laura Heller • March 23, 2018

Tech, retail industry leaders decry Trump tariffs on China

As threats of a trade war escalate, the technology and retail industries fear they'll face higher costs as a result of retaliatory tariffs. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 23, 2018

Chain Reaction: Uber crash won't stop automakers from developing AVs

News of a self-driving car fatally striking a pedestrian scared many consumers skeptical of autonomous vehicles, but industry leaders will push ahead with fine tuning the technology. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 23, 2018

Flexe partners with Shopify to ease fulfillment for e-commerce merchants

The partnership could be a game changer for online sellers seeking to avoid working with Amazon.

By Kate Patrick Macri • March 22, 2018

Starbucks is brewing up blockchain for 'bean to cup' tracking

Starbucks has an inventive supply chain not limited to a single system of process. 

By Samantha Schwartz • March 22, 2018