After maintaining two separate software systems to run the business over the years, Capitol City Produce was determined to find an all-in-one integrated solution that shows live inventory and streamlines operations.
Research found that 80% of the supply chain executives surveyed identify the chief information officer or chief technology officer – not the CEO, chief operating officer (COO) or chief financial officer (CFO) – as key stakeholders.
May 17, 2018
While most companies recognize the value of a digitally enabled supply chain – empowered by new technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and analytics ¬– many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function, according to new research from Accenture, Chicago.
The survey found that both retailers (57%) and manufacturers (50%) include real-time product visibility as a top driver of investment.
May 17, 2018
A survey of supply chain executives reveals that trying to keep up with customer expectations is driving retailer investment, while agility and innovation are driving manufacturers’ investment in their supply chains.
U.S. railroads are their safest ever with mainline accidents down 32% over the last decade.
May 15, 2018
The Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C., released a report highlighting how technology has made the rail network safer, more efficient and more reliable.
Many of today’s automated storage and retrieval systems are equipped with automation, flexibility and efficiency to take on the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Discover how many of today’s automated storage and retrieval systems are equipped with automation, flexibility and efficiency to take on the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Advanced GPS technologies, Internet of Things, mobile internet, big data and an influx in e-commerce are key drivers of growth in cold chain logistics.
May 14, 2018
While China’s cold chain market is in its infancy stage, the sector is poised to enter in high double-digit growth in the next 5 years, according to a report published by Ken Research, India.
Through a combination of new technology and old-fashioned common sense, the number of hours a vehicle sits at the repair shop can be minimized, reducing costs and allowing the driver to continue earning revenue.
This study was done in partnership with the National Retail Federation (NRF), Washington, D.C.; Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Arlington County, Va.; and Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va.
May 8, 2018
The near-term cost to retailers of exiting NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is estimated at $15.8 billion, according to a study released by A.T. Kearney, Chicago.
Implementing alternative fuels is one way that Schwan’s Home Service helps meet its corporate environmental objectives.
May 4, 2018
Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., Marshall, Minn., deployed 200 ROUSH CleanTech E-450 cutaways with plans to lease an additional 400 units by the end of 2018, totaling 600 vehicles.
The partnership—between the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Arlington, Va., and the Pan American Dairy Federation (FEPALE), Belgium—is designed to enhance communications and information-sharing between the region's dairy sectors.
May 3, 2018
U.S. and Pan-American dairy farmers partnered to foster collaboration in promoting trade and combating trade-inhibiting regulations and policies.