supply chain technology

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Lean Solutions Group, a logistics staffing company that recently passed the 10-year mark, has been investing in technology to keep the company’s growth on track.

To a certain extent, if you don’t have buy-in, then don’t buy it. So many tech initiatives fail to launch because the team in charge of using it is not set up for absolute success.

Sustainability database provider HowGood announced it closed a $12.5 million funding round to expand its capabilities and clients.

Trax Technologies’ Chris Cassidy explains how understanding the flow of financial data with every freight shipment has become just as important as the shipment itself.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has four suggestions on how U.S. manufacturers and the American government can make a more resilient supply chain.

Last year, freight rates spiked as many shipping companies and logistics providers struggled to maintain in the midst of rising trade volume, while numerous countries were reinstating travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Speed and instant gratification, combined with the effects of the pandemic, drastically altered supply chain dynamics, but taking a holistic approach to managing it leads to more resiliency and dependability.

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Supply chain visibility provider project44 sees record top-line growth during the fourth quarter, with bookings, account wins and retention coming in better than expected.

Supply chain tech is increasingly driven by late-stage venture capital activity.

The Gartner research VP will also share his views on data, AI and sustainability.

What makes visibility systems useful for supply chains is when it flows that information into a company’s planning systems, says Kevin O’Meara, vice president of integrated supply chain at Shaw Industries Group.

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Now TransImpact, the former Transportation Impact remains dedicated to the development and application of end-to-end technology-based supply chain solutions.

Temperature-controlled logistics real estate investment trust Lineage Logistics and venture capital firm 8VC have formed an alliance to invest in technology startups in the transportation and logistics industry.

EPA data says 30%-40% of food is wasted in the U.S. How much of that waste happens in supply chains? About one-third, according to Shipwell.

Circulor helps manufacturers track CO2 emissions and trace materials such as the cobalt, lithium and plastics in electric vehicle batteries throughout supply chains.

Redwood’s Eric Rempel and Mike Reed shed light on the digital freight platforms and tools that will transform how shippers plan and execute their routing guide strategy in 2021.

Supply chain technology provider Manhattan Associates bests fourth-quarter forecast and raises 2021 guidance. Management sees “robust” global demand for cloud solutions.

OneRail eliminates friction from the final mile by reducing fulfillment operation costs and increasing delivery speed. Its courier network of 4.5 million drivers reaches virtually every market from coast to coast.

FourKites and BluJay Solutions have renewed a partnership agreement that has resulted in more than 30 enterprise customers using an integrated solution.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller talks supply chain tech with Kendra Phillips, CTO, VP of New Products, Ryder System, at the North American Supply Chain Summit

OneRail and project44 have announced a partnership that will lead to a unified solution to provide shippers detailed visibility of shipments from the manufacturing floor to the end customer.

Supply chain solutions technology provider Manhattan Associates sees favorable long-term tailwinds as multichannel retail delivery expands.

Bain & Co report discusses the region’s e-commerce market and the futuristic trends that are at play.

Supply chain companies of all kinds have been targets for VC money in 2020. Learn why in this article.

Redwood Logistics’ latest integration platform offers users the ability to manage their supply chain with added speed, scalability and security.

C.H. Robinson and Microsoft have teamed up to bring Robinson’s Navisphere supply chain solution to users of Microsoft’s Azure platform.

The next generation of cellphones is known as 5G. 5G promises much faster speed and other benefits. Darren Prokop explores the future of transportation and logistics in a 5G world.

Simone Ross writes about the pandemic’s effect on supply chains, and how companies should be improving/changing to minimize damage and get stronger.

A new PitchBook report documents a surge of investment in the warehouse robotics space.

Turvo has been building the next-generation of supply chain management, hoping its solution can replace a traditional TMS and redefine logistics collaboration.

BackboneAI relies on real-time data synchronization to empower vendors to optimize their product flow to customers.

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FourKites has announced several new features, including paperless document transfer and communication tools, to enhance worker safety, improve shipment tracking, and speed payment processes.

If a sector or industry goes down due to COVID-19 and a carrier hasn’t diversified, that carrier might be following it.

Manhattan Associates first quarter was well ahead of expectations. Management lowered guidance, but believes that this downturn will be shorter in duration.

Businesses around the world are being affected by the pandemic. Among the hardest hit are startups. Brian Aoaeh offers advice for tech startups in the supply chain space.

Shippo is a next-generation shipping platform for ecommerce businesses, helping them provide their end consumers with an exceptional shipping experience.

Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about it the wrong way. Shipping expert Phil Ramsdale details some best practices.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have formed the Supply Chain Caucus. Read why this is important for all of us.

Texas-based TUYA has built a platform that helps B2B’s have real-time visibility over their product movement as they work with delivery companies.

Logistics continues to adapt due to globalization and technological innovations. This article explores trends that may change logistics in 2020.

Manhattan Associates says demand for cloud-based supply chain services remains robust and led to a record peak season.