Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

We're Close to a Crucial Breakthrough for Supply Chain Visibility

September 5, 2019

We have fantastically accurate information available quickly about all sorts of things in the supply chain — but these nodes of data-gathering are like narrowly-focused spotlights on an otherwise dark stage.

IoT Tech Expo: True Value of IoT, 5G, Blockchain, AI, Big Data and Cloud Lies in Their Convergence – and Cyber Security Underpins Their Potential

August 27, 2019

No technology exists in a vacuum, and the true value of emerging technologies lies in their convergence. This is particularly pertinent to the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cyber security and cloud, which all play important roles in driving technological transformation as a whole.

Digital Load Matching: A Revolution in the Supply Chain Ecosystem

August 19, 2019

Transfix

As shippers seek to optimize supply chain operations, technology allows for innovation to meet that need. This has prompted a recent rise in shipment visibility providers. The most efficient solution, however, is digital load matching which integrates supply chain technologies—including visibility—with machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Q&A | Plotting a Supply-Chain Digitalization Strategy

August 15, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

What should supply chains do when the plan doesn't match reality? Harry Ault, chief revenue officer with Elementum, urges companies to embrace digitalization.

AI in Supply Chain: Six Barriers to Seeing Results

August 13, 2019

Nigel Duckworth, SCB Contributor

Artificial intelligence has the potential to radically change just about everything for the better. But there are a number of obstacles to its successful adoption in the supply chain.

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Q&A | The Risk and Promise of Supply-Chain Digitization

August 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Supply-chain digitization is a powerful concept that promises to improve key processes, but it shouldn't be focused on at the expense of a good risk-management program, says Bill DeMartino, general manager-North America with RiskMethods.

Breaking Business Silos Is Bigger Than Data Technology

August 12, 2019

Allan Dow, SCB Contributor

We’re victims of our own success in building a truly global supply chain.

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Q&A | The Future of AI for Strategic Sourcing

August 9, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence can play an important role in companies' strategic sourcing initiatives, but there are some key challenges to be addressed, according to Richard Barnett, senior vice president of marketing and alliances with LevaData.

70 Leaders Set To Gather To Explore the Future of Intelligent Automation

August 8, 2019

The Intelligent Automation Exchange has launched their agenda for this year’s event.

5 Ways New Technology Helps Your Warehouse Operations Keep Pace: Increase Workers Productivity to Meet Modern Day Demand

Five Ways New Technology Helps Your Warehouse Operations Keep Pace

August 8, 2019

SkyRocket Group

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.