Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Sensitech Launches New IoT Supply Chain Monitoring Devices

February 26, 2021

Sensitech, a supply chain visibility provider, has expanded its suite of IoT devices to include air-carrier approved and non-lithium battery models for real-time tracking of shipments when cargo is traveling by plane.

Flexport Launches Order Management Solution

February 17, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Flexport, a technology company specializing in global trade, has announced the launch of Flexport Order Management, a Flexport Platform solution that enables consignees and their suppliers to plan, collaborate, validate and optimize their supply chains.

VIDEO

Watch: Why Capital Projects Companies’ Digital Initiatives Fail

February 17, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Andy Webster, global capital projects lead with Accenture Industry X, discusses recent research showing that many engineering and construction firms are failing to realize the full value of their digitization efforts.

Four Ways Blockchain Could Advance the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 17, 2021

Sachin Misra, SCB Contributor

Cold chains built on a blockchain ledger would allow vaccine producers to contract out manufacturing and distribution — while ensuring the final product arrives to communities safely.

How Hackers Target the Public Sector, and 10 Ways to Fight Back

February 17, 2021

David Lukic, SCB Contributor

Thanks to their vast collections of private data, public sector organizations are often top targets for cybercriminals.

ANALYSIS

Three Components of Skillful Supply-Chain Data Management

February 12, 2021

Marisa Brown, SCB Contributor

Poor or insufficient data management hampers supply-chain planning and execution, and weakens the foundation needed for effective digital transformation.

Saybrook and Esri Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Location Intelligence to the Logistics Industry

February 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Saybrook, a logistics and supply chain conglomerate, recently announced a strategic alliance with Esri, a global provider in location intelligence, to supply the industry with a joint technology solution based on Esri’s ArcGIS system.

How Automation Can Help Warehouse Workers

Four Trends for Succeeding in Today’s Omnichannel World

February 11, 2021

Peter Edlund, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the impetus for many organizations to accelerate plans for new technologies and processes.

Verizon Business Partners with Deloitte Bring 5G to Retail

February 10, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Verizon Business and Deloitte have teamed up to launch a 5G and mobile edge computing digital platform for retailers.

Kearney Announces Strategic Partnership with Aera Technology

February 9, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Kearney, a global consultancy firm, has recently announced a collaboration with Aera Technology, a cognitive automation company.

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.