The use of aero-robots, or drones, in the supply chain may be nearer than you think, and potential applications extend far beyond delivery of small packages, says Jonathan Evans, CEO of Skyward. Evans discusses the technology behind commercial drones and Skyward's role in helping build a digital airspace infrastructure.

Stage Stores operates 850 small-footprint department stores across the country, including the Peebles, Bealls and Goodys chains. Gough Grubbs, senior vice president for distribution and logistics, explains why the company adopted a centralized distribution strategy and how that strategy is supporting corporate growth.

Advanced Purchasing Dynamics (APD) has introduced a cloud-based software addition to the APD Cloud for supporting sourcing.

IDV Solutions LLC has launched a new pair of modules to help companies assess risk events and analyze trends through the vendor's Visual Command Center software.

Xerox Corp. has developed the Workflow Automation Solution for Supply Chain Optimization for retailers.