Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Where Tech Outpaces People in Supply Chains: Four Examples

October 24, 2021

Ken Koenemann, SCB Contributor

Technology can help mitigate some of the most common human errors in supply chain management.

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Watch: Building an Intelligent Supply Chain Control Tower

October 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What is a supply chain control tower, and how has the concept evolved in the age of artificial intelligence and data analytics? Heidi Benko, vice president of product management with Infor, explains.

NetSuite Smashes Barriers to Growth, Announcing New Product Innovations

October 20, 2021

Marc Iannarino, SupplyChainBrain

Oracle NetSuite, a provider of cloud-business management software, announced a series of new product innovations to help organizations accelerate growth.

Prevent, Contain, Recover: A Ransomware Readiness Guide for Supply Chains

October 12, 2021

Gary Brickhouse, SCB Contributor

Designing a ransomeware defense strategy can be overwhelming. Here's where to start.

What Will Replace Silicon Chips in the Next Generation of EVs?

September 30, 2021

Bloomberg

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

Six Ways the Auto Industry Uses IoT Technology

September 28, 2021

Chris Parr, SCB Contributor

IoT technology offers many applications to the automotive sector.

Dwell Times Drop 65% With Paperless Bills of Lading

September 24, 2021

Will Chu, SCB Contributor

Shippers and carriers are turning to technology to overcome new supply chain challenges. One process that requires a lot of personnel interaction, and has been specifically targeted for improvement, is the transfer of the bill of lading (BOL).

Conexiom Announces Launch of the Conexiom Platform

September 22, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Conexiom Inc., a provider of cloud-based automation solutions, introduced the Conexiom Platform, a cloud solution for automating trade documents within business-to-business transactions.

Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

A 10-Point Guide to Establish Supply Chain Cybersecurity

September 20, 2021

Marc Lewis, SCB Contributor

As global supply chains become increasingly digital, companies are exposed to risks from umpteen indirect sources.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.