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AI has been transforming functions across the supply chain.Seaports are exploring AI to plan complex movements from water to land, warehouses are flying AI-powered drones to reduce backorders and boost worker satisfaction, and logistics companies are using AI’s predictive capabilities to alleviate the headaches of last-mile deliveries.We asked eight supply…
In mid-August, Uber Freight revealed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its systems and data.Days prior, Ceva Logistics, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, reported a data breach that affected numerous companies and leaked their customers’ personal information. Weeks before that, Coca-Cola’s dairy brand Fairlife was hit…
Altana, a software company that helps brands like Wayfair map their global supply chains, has been barred by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce from doing business with individuals or companies in the country.It’s an example of how geopolitics continue to complicate the supply chain, even while technology advancements like AI…
At the Port of New Orleans, a cargo ship docks. On board are power transformers, wind turbine components, and industrial generators used to construct data centers in the US.Moving these unwieldy pieces of equipment inland from the port is a massive logistical undertaking: The cargo is often too heavy to…
Burger King’s updated Whopper burger is helping to boost the brand and reignite the fast-food burger wars.Inspired by customer complaints that its iconic burger was often squished during transit — it used to be simply wrapped in paper — the fast-food chain updated its signature Whopper in February with new box packaging,…
