Even though the U.S. has a primarily service-based economy, agriculture is still an important industry. The U.S. cannot rely solely on agricultural imports, which is why there are still thousands of working farms in operation across the U.S. They produce everything from apples and oranges to alfalfa and sprouts. New innovations in farming operations are…
The UPS Supply Chain Solutions Campus in Louisville has a newcomer. CloudDDM LLC is a direct digital manufacturing firm, and they just launched their advanced manufacturing facility. Through a combination of 3D printing technology and automation, CloudDDM plans to provide customers with additive manufacturing services that draw on the location of the UPS Supply Chain…
At the beginning of May 2015, the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L) agreed to merge with APICS. This merger will strengthen the supply chain management education and credentialing industry because companies will have one major entity to turn to for training and industry best practices. The transaction has not been approved by AST&L…
The Internet is an interesting place to do business because it is constantly changing and evolving. Ecommerce businesses often solicit the help of third-party vendors to take care of their shipping, logistics, currency conversion, merchant services, fulfillment, and many other aspects of their business so they can stay competitive in the market. As such, businesses…
Not many states have approved autonomous vehicles on their roads, but Nevada is among the early adopters. That’s one reason why Freightliner, a truck manufacturing company, decided to introduce their autonomous big rig in this state. It’s the first ever commercial truck with self-driving features. It helps truck drivers be safer on the road with…
Every Year, the CIPS Middle East Awards recognizes companies and individuals who excel in procurement and supply chain processes. A ceremony is held in May to present the awards in 11 categories, with an overall winner. In 2015, the CIPS Middle East Awards were held at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi. It was an awards dinner…
Construction companies across the U.S. are facing delays because of brick shortages. The Federation of Master Builders reported that most companies are waiting two months for their orders while some are waiting as long as six to eight months. This is bad news for construction companies that are trying to stay on schedule with their…
Mobile ordering and home delivery are two of the biggest trends in the fast food industry right now. Burger King recently introduced delivery services at select stores and rival McDonald’s is now doing the same thing. McDonald’s announced that they will be trying a mobile ordering and delivery system at 88 stores in New York….
Amazon worked really hard to get approval from the Federal Aviation Authority to test delivery drones. After initially being denied, they were given special permission to run tests as long as the pilot remained in sight of the drone. Now, Amazon is telling us their proposed drone delivery plans by filing with the U.S. Patent…
Perishables cause a headache for supply chains because of the need for refrigeration. However, consumers want fresh foods and companies must learn how to deliver with a cold chain to stay competitive. Let’s take a look at the delicate balance companies must achieve between costs, regulations, and speed.