Technology

Amazon Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics and Robotics Companies

April 21, 2022

Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.

How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

April 18, 2022

Todd Bucher, SCB Contributor

The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.

An employee uses a digital tablet in a warehouse.

The Wi-Fi Upgrade That Can Boost Warehouse Efficiency

April 18, 2022

Geoff Smith, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In the warehouse setting, a mesh network allows for continuous, autonomous operations to take place and run smoothly.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 2

April 15, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Warehousing is suffering from an acute shortfall of labor. Is automation the answer?

Amazon Drone Crashes, Delays Dim Jeff Bezos' Delivery Dreams

April 11, 2022

Bloomberg

Jeff Bezos went on 60 Minutes in 2013 and pledged to fill the skies with a fleet of delivery drones that could zip parcels to customers’ homes in 30 minutes. Asked when this future would arrive, the Amazon.com founder said he expected drone deliveries to commence in the next five years.

Renegotiating Costs With Existing Suppliers: A Guide

Collaboration, Clarity, Compliance: A Guide to Supplier Resilience

April 10, 2022

David Isaacson, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Whether you manufacture food, pharmaceuticals or automobiles, the long tail of the supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, with the potential to introduce significant risk to the organization.

Online Shoppers Want Predictability More Than Speed, UPS Capital Says

April 4, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

New research shows shoppers are looking for a more customized delivery experience.

DeFi: The Next-Gen Revolution in Supply Chain Financing

March 31, 2022

Zoe Zou, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Leveraging financing options enables companies to fund operations faster, optimize cash flow and create more value from operations.

Four Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity That Aren't Automation

March 31, 2022

Steve Shaheen, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Despite raising wages and offering more unique benefits, retailers and manufacturers are losing staff and finding it difficult to replace them.

Logistics Automation, Digitization Move From Luxury to Necessity: MODEX 2022

March 30, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

ATLANTA—Follow SupplyChainBrain this week at MODEX 2022, and read daily highlights from the show.

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.