Supply chain visibility - Articles - Page 55

Case Study

For Crane USA, EDI Standards Are Key to Managing Omnichannel

October 17, 2018

The home appliance manufacturer introduces a branded product that pumps up sales — and sends the company scrambling for a way to manage the surge in orders.

Case Study

Naturipe Farms Turns to Blockchain for Food Safety, Traceability

October 17, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

The grower-owned cooperative seeks to expand visibility of its product “from farm to fork,” in a pilot program undertaken with SAP and a group of supply-chain partners.

Tech Watch

In Shipper-3PL Relationships, Technology Comes to the Fore

October 16, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

New demands generated by omnichannel and other supply-chain innovations are posing challenges to 3PLs — and technology is expected to play a major role in solving them.

Think Tank

How Telematics and Data Aid in Reaching Sustainability Goals

October 16, 2018

Paul Washicko

As businesses push to keep up with customer expectations, they’re also faced with a responsibility to do so in a more sustainable way.

Case Study

Organic Dairy Producer Milks TMS for Supply Chain Optimization

October 15, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

A fast-growing organic dairy company needed a sophisticated transportation management system to gain visibility across its operations — and control over its spend.

Think Tank

The Science of ‘Fingerprinting’ Products in the Supply Chain

October 15, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The term “forensic science” conjures up images of police dramas and crime investigations. But it turns out to have a strong connection to global supply chains, too.

Podcast | How to Keep Social Media From Wrecking Your Business

October 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If you’re a business selling to the public, social media is a must. But it can also kill you.

How the Jewelry Industry Is Preparing for Supply Chain Traceability

October 11, 2018

Forbes

Blockchain technology is coming to the jewelry industry, and it’s coming fast.

Europe’s Largest Retailer Adopts Blockchain to Track Fresh Produce

October 9, 2018

Reuters

Retail giant Carrefour SA has adopted blockchain ledger technology to track and trace chicken, eggs and tomatoes as they travel from farms to stores.

Extra Inventory, More Sales, Lower Prices: How Counterfeits Benefit Amazon

Jon Fawcett wanted to build a cellphone cable that wouldn’t fray. So he developed a charging cord wrapped in stainless steel sturdy enough to withstand an electric chainsaw.

September 28, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Jon Fawcett wanted to build a cellphone cable that wouldn’t fray. So he developed a charging cord wrapped in stainless steel sturdy enough to withstand an electric chainsaw.