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Why Blockchain is a Game Changer for Supply Chain Management Transparency
From conducting payment and audits to tracking inventory and assets, blockchain technology will enable greater supply chain efficiency than ever before.
Kobe Bryant and Jeff Stibel Unveil $100 Million Media, Technology, and Data Venture Capital Fund
Kobe Bryant has announced that he was starting a $100 million media, technology and data fund with partner investor Jeff Stibel, the vice chairman of Dun & Bradstreet, chairman of brain implant system BrainGate and former president of Web.com.
Transforming Logistics with Artificial Intelligence
DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar report says that worldwide supply chains are beginning to undergo a fundamental transformation as more “artificial intelligence” is deployed to handle both the domestic and international movement of goods.
The Hanjin Effect: The End of Shipping as we Know It
Hanjin’s collapse could not have happened at a worse time, with cargo volume at near-peak levels ahead of the year-end holiday season.
Clinton, Trump and the Illusion of US Hegemony
There are questions of leadership concerns shaping the election conversation, especially from Monday's presidential debate, however, both candidates need to recognize and start talking about the intersection of technology, jobs and transportation, both domestically and globally.
Uber Wants Your Long Haul Trucking Business
Uber’s Otto co-founder promises the expansion of fleet, technology testing, partnerships with independent truckers and freight hauling by next year.
2016 Global Trade to Grow at Slowest Pace since the 2009 Financial Crisis
World trade will grow more slowly than expected in 2016, expanding by just 1.7%, well below the April forecast of 2.8%, according to the latest World Trade Organization estimates.
The Consumerization of Shipping in the Supply Chain
Today’s customer expects quick, personalized service. For an industry like the supply chain, this means new technologies and solutions need to be adopted to stay both relevant and competitive.
UPS and CyPhy Works Test Drone for Urgent Commercial Last Mile Delivery
United Parcel Service Inc said it began testing the use of drones for emergency deliveries of medical supplies this week with a flight in rural Massachusetts, which the company hopes will eventually lead to federal approval of drones as a regular delivery option.
It’s Time for Supply Chains to Adapt or Die
Adapt or die. That message, or some version of it – was scattered throughout the conversations and keynotes that made up CSCMP’s Annual Conference this September in Kissimmee, Fla.
U.S. Department of Transportation Sets Federal Policy for Self-Driving Vehicles
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx presented a federal policy for automated, or self-driving vehicles, to spur innovation while taking a proactive approach to safety.
Salesforce Brings Artificial Intelligence to Everyone with Einstein
Salesforce Einstein delivers advanced AI capabilities into sales, service, marketing and more, empowering companies to deliver more personalized and predictive customer experiences.
Oracle Unveils Its Next Generation Cloud Strategy: Intelligent Applications
Oracle adds to its industry leading Cloud portfolio with new SaaS Cloud services and enhancements.
Are Fully Automated Supply Chains Almost Here?
Automation in the world of supply chain logistics and materials handling will create enormous opportunities when it comes to making the flow of goods safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.
The $120 Billion Kink in the Global Supply Chain
The economic impacts of the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy are unclear, but seeing as how an 8-day strike in California ports skewed economic data for months and that Hanjin handled 8% of US Pacific trade, we're guessing there will be some economic effect.
Self-Driving Uber Cars Hit the Road in Pittsburgh
As of this morning, about 1,000 select Uber customers in the Steel City may find autonomous vehicles answering their ride requests with Uber putting self-driving Ford Fusions on the road.
Port of Long Beach CEO Jon Slangerup Resigns
After two years on the job, Port of Long Beach’s CEO Jon Slangerup abruptly announced he would step down as head of the nation’s second largest port, effective Oct. 31.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Van Looks At the Future of Logistics and Last Mile Drone Delivery
New strategic future initiative adVANce and Vision Van: Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting the van of the future, and it's intelligent, interconnected, electric, and uses drones for delivery.
LEGO Expands to Beat Supply Chain Bottlenecks
LEGO has said it could have built bigger sales in the first half of this year but for bottlenecks in its supply chain, the Danish toy maker is blaming a lack of production capacity for a decline in revenue growth and profits.
South Korea Throws a Lifeline to Hanjin Shipping
South Korea's government has said it might provide Hanjin Shipping with loans to keep the bankrupt giant afloat.