Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

ANALYSIS

Data Access, Employee Training Are Top Hazmat Shipping Challenges

February 1, 2021

The risk associated with shipping and handling dangerous goods is greater than ever, and those responsible for managing it need the proper training, technology and regulatory knowledge to ensure they’re moving goods in a safe and compliant manner.

ANALYSIS

Hazmat Shippers Need ‘Master Data,’ But Most Don't Have It

February 1, 2021

Mario Sagastume, SCB Contributor

Many shippers don’t know exactly what they’re shipping, which has a profound ripple effect on supply chains and customer experience — especially when it comes to dangerous materials and ever-changing regulation compliance.

ANALYSIS

Connected TMS Technology Is Reaching Mom-and-Pop Carriers

February 1, 2021

Ryan Camacho, SCB Contributor

Transportation management technology remains a new frontier for many small trucking companies — those with 50 or fewer trucks — who make up 99% of U.S. for-hire carriers.

ANALYSIS

Sustainable Sourcing Is Key for Next-Generation Procurement

February 1, 2021

Mercy Harper, SCB Contributor

Despite the many disruptions this past year, organizations are doubling down on their commitments to sustainable sourcing — and finding tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, speed and risk mitigation.

ANALYSIS

Excellence in Data Management Is the Key to Modern Supply Chains

February 1, 2021

Ann Grackin, SCB Contributor

The field of artificial intelligence and machine learning comes with intimidating terminology and lots of new data — big data, structured and unstructured, from the web, social media, news, internet of things (IoT), events and weather. Supply-chain professionals need to understand all of this data, and become expert at deploying new services, tools and processes to manage it.

How Manufacturers Can Boost Agility in a Post-Pandemic World

January 31, 2021

Vikas Rajput, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has exposed longstanding problems in the ways that manufacturers typically react to problems and use available data.

Online Sales Ignite in Corners of World Late to the Revolution

January 27, 2021

Bloomberg

Years from now when the pandemic’s impact on global business is analyzed, it’s likely that the most lucrative change will be how it pushed — or actually shoved — massive markets into the modern e-commerce era.

Why Automation Belongs in Your Post-Pandemic Strategy

January 24, 2021

Ray Grady, SCB Contributor

How can business leaders restore stability? One powerful method is supply-chain automation.

How Machine Learning Can Help Manufacturers Combat Climate Change

January 24, 2021

Arjun Chandar, SCB Contributor and Hunter Ashmore, SCB Contributor

Machine learning technology could be a powerful tool for cutting energy consumption and waste in the manufacturing sector.

Three Metrics to Guide Last-Mile Labor Performance

January 22, 2021

Aaron Hageman, SCB Contributor

Last-mile delivery has become the core of a successful holiday retail season — but only if processes run smoothly.

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.