Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Blockchain for the Supply Chain: In the Pandemic and Beyond

October 9, 2020

As a tool for managing key activities throughout the supply chain, has blockchain come of age? Or is it still mired in hype?

Strategic Sourcing: Five Steps to Secure the Best Suppliers

October 8, 2020

Shannon Kreps, SCB Contributor

As organizations retool their supply chains for 2021, they have an opportunity to revisit their sourcing strategies, too.

EDITOR'S Q&A

The 5G Arms Race: Will the Technology Live Up to Its Potential?

October 6, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coming of 5G wireless connectivity promises to have a far greater impact on a wide range of industries than just increased bandwidth.

Port of Rotterdam Pilot Uses AI Microgrid to Trade Renewables

October 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.

Applying Blockchain and Machine Learning to Drug Supply Chains

October 6, 2020

Daniel Browning, SCB Contributor

For many years, pharmaceutical companies have struggled to track products through the supply chain. This drawback has made it easy for counterfeiters to introduce fake drugs into the market.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Once, Nothing Was AI. Now, Everything Is.

October 2, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in global business today, especially in the supply chain. But what exactly is this thing called “AI”?

[IDC Analyst Report] Oracle: Putting the Business Process First in IoT

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Here's what IDC’s lead internet-of-things analyst has to say about Oracle’s IoT Intelligent Applications.

Deep Analysis Analyst Brief: Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace

September 30, 2020

Oracle

In its latest report, advisory firm Deep Analysis examines the capabilities of Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace, and how it can help solve supply-chain process limitations.

Four Ways to Streamline Business Processes to Reduce Risk

September 28, 2020

Bill Wardwell, SCB Contributor

Left unchecked over time, inefficient payment processes lead to considerable waste and security risks.

Aera Technology Announces the General Release of Its Cognitive Operating System

September 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Aera Technology announced the general availability of the Aera Cognitive Operating System, a cloud platform for Cognitive Automation.

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.