Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

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Watch: The Promise and Challenges of Supply-Chain Digitization

November 5, 2019

Kevin Wong, chief operating officer of Nulogy, offers advice to companies about to embark on the digital transformation of their supply chains.

Is Blockchain a Perfect Fit for the Supply Chain?

November 4, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is blockchain technology a natural fit for the supply chain? Or is it just “a solution looking for a problem”?

How a Digital Twin Leads to Better Supply Chain Decisions in a Risk-Riddled World

November 4, 2019

Logility

You face a growing number of risks in your supply chain every day.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Automotive Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

Competition from unexpected sources, increased consumer expectations, and a dramatic shift in the place cars hold in peoples’ lives is forcing automotive manufacturers to confront some difficult decisions. Learn how the industry will continue to evolve and see how an intelligent enterprise can help.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Industrial Machinery and Components Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

By 2025, Industrial Manufacturers must be able to capture customer requirements effectively and drive mass customization to give every customer what they want. The ability to manage the specifics of each order in every aspect of the value chain consistently lies in the intelligent enterprise.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Aerospace and Defense Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

‘Uber-for-Trucking’ App Convoy Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems

October 31, 2019

Bloomberg

Job rates are falling across North America after two years of increases, and spot demand — which excludes long-term freight contracts — plummeted 27% through October. Most drivers aren’t expecting business to improve over the next six months.

Supply-Chain Planning and Execution Work Better Together

October 28, 2019

PJ Jakovljevic, SCB Contributor

The modern supply-chain management system should be able to predict the impact of external events — and react accordingly.

Delivering a Unified Customer Experience With Product Information Management

October 24, 2019

Dietmar Rietsch, SCB Contributor

With the advent of disruptive retail technologies, globalization, economic expansion and digitization, offering the right product at the right time is no longer enough.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Why IoT Pilots Fail — and What to Do About It

October 18, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The internet of things isn’t living up to its hype.

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.