IBM is bringing artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to bear on supply-chain management — with a twist.

As consumers become more eco-conscious, they push brands to adopt more sustainable practices. Many have responded by increasing their reliance on returnable industrial packaging.

Multi-party cyber incidents threaten to have a far greater impact than those affecting single companies.

In a complex modern-day global supply chain, how can companies assess which suppliers present the highest level of risk to business continuity? And how can they begin to implement effective risk-management programs based on end-to-end visibility?

It’s hard enough shoring up cybersecurity within the walls of your own business. But doing the same for the army of partners that makes up a global supply chain? That can be next to impossible.

Retailers are launching new programs and collaborative efforts to improve customer experience in last-mile delivery.

The potential downside of automation in the warehouse isn’t just about the number of human jobs that it’s poised to erase.

Fuel and freight make up nearly two-thirds of logistics costs. Supply-chain and logistics managers need to optimize those costs to improve the bottom line.

The rise of smart factories promises to impact the future of manufacturing in emerging economies.