Quality & Metrics

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups

May 10, 2018

Established U.S. logistics firms say digital-friendly freight startups that are drawing growing interest in Silicon Valley still lack the scale and customer relationships to threaten their share of the market.

Japan Seeks Its Economic Mojo in the Stuff That Makes the Stuff

May 10, 2018

The New York Times

There is absolutely nothing sexy about bellows. But they just might be the future of Japan.

Five Tips for Managing Digital Transformation

May 9, 2018

Supply Management

Procurement teams needs to create a vision for how they are going to deal with digital transformation.

Who’s Winning the Self-Driving Car Race?

May 9, 2018

Bloomberg

In the race to start the world’s first driving business without human drivers, everyone is chasing Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.

Why Farmers Only Get 7.8 Cents of Every Dollar Americans Spend on Food

May 8, 2018

The Washington Post

For every dollar consumers spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers — a record low that reflects shifts in how Americans eat, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Opinion: The Best Answers to #WhoMadeMyClothes This Fashion Revolution Week

May 8, 2018

Olivia Pinnock, Forbes contributor

Fashion Revolution Week came to the end of a noise-making celebration of five years since its launch late last month. This year, over 100 countries took part with events calling for a more transparent and ethical fashion industry, it was covered by many major fashion titles, and social media was abuzz with conscious fashion consumers putting their favorite brands to the test over their supply chains.

Aerospace Suppliers Look to Blockchain for Parts Tracking

May 8, 2018

The New York Times

Aerospace suppliers are starting to explore blockchain technology to keep tabs on their supply chain, potentially tracking parts such as that at the center of a Southwest Airlines accident last month.

Alibaba Launches Blockchain Initiative to Track Food Delivery

May 7, 2018

Air Cargo World

Despite the continued buzz around the potential for blockchain technology to enhance data security in the supply chain, the airfreight industry has seen a slow start to creating tangible application. But last week, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba put its word into action by premiering its own blockchain-encrypted platform, the Food Trust Framework.

Inside an Epic Experiment: Where the Buffalo Roam, Texas Agriculture Thrives

May 4, 2018

Forbes

For a herd of animals that’s ultimately headed for the slaughterhouse, the bison on Roam Ranch are part of a remarkably warm and fuzzy fairytale.

Analysis: Africa Needs to Tackle Port Congestion

May 3, 2018

Maritime Executive

Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports if it is to realize its growth ambitions, and investment is not always about building new ports or terminals. That's one of the key findings in a recent analysis of port development in sub-Saharan Africa issued by PwC.