Technology

What's Really Slowing Food Delivery, and How Logistics Tech Can Help

July 2, 2021

Krishna Khandelwal, SCB Contributor

More than 90% of restaurants say they’ll continue using third-party delivery services after the pandemic.

Six Keys to Serving the Post-Pandemic End Customer

July 1, 2021

Shawn Muma, SCB Contributor

On the tail of e-commerce’s biggest ever growth spurt, the "new customer" demands near-instant delivery, bespoke products and services, dynamic pricing, and a delightful user experience.

Alphabet's Drone Delivery Business Has Been Cleared for Takeoff

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

June 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City.

How E-Tailers Are Greening the Last Mile

June 30, 2021

Matt Huckeba, SCB Contributor

Demand for last-mile delivery services is booming around the world — expected to jump nearly 80% globally in the next decade. Here are a few ways e-commerce and logistics companies are aiming to reverse their environmental impact.

How the Internet of Things Could Help Solve the Chip Shortage

June 23, 2021

Brandon Black, SCB Contributor

The recent computer chip shortage has created problems across industries, leading companies to reassess how they mitigate supply chain risk.

Labor Shortage, Need for Speed: Why Robots Will Multiply in the Warehouse

June 20, 2021

Rich Thompson, SCB Contributor

Warehouse automation is becoming more mainstream and affordable for smaller and middle-market e-commerce businesses.

A Retailer's Guide to Optimizing Post-Covid Labor and Operations

June 17, 2021

Christine Feuell, SCB Contributor

Adapting to the rapidly changing landscape will require many retailers and distributors to look twice at their tools, technologies and fulfillment strategies.

In the Game of Supply Chain Management, Remember These Five Moves

June 16, 2021

Stephany Lapierre, SCB Contributor

Supply chain constraints and disruptions across a slew of industries are making it difficult for businesses to keep up with soaring demands and rising prices. How can companies come out on top?

Waymo and J.B. Hunt to Test Self-Driving Freight in Texas

June 10, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The test run will use Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth.

JBS Paid Hackers $11 Million After Cyberattack Hit Plants

June 10, 2021

Bloomberg

JBS USA said it paid $11 million in ransom to the criminals responsible for the cyberattack that disrupted operations across North America and Australia.

Technology

The latest news, analysis and trends regarding technology solutions and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in forecasting and demand planning, supply chain visibility, big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), cloud and software as a service (SaaS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS) and WMS are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of supply chain technology solutions.