Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Stop Delaying — Your Logistics Systems Belong in the Cloud

December 22, 2020

Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.

For Fleet Management, AI and IoT Are Better Together

December 17, 2020

David Wagstaff, SCB Contributor

The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.

U.S. Agencies Failed to Heed Cybersecurity Warnings, GAO Says

December 17, 2020

Bloomberg

As details of the most audacious hack on the U.S. government in recent memory continued to stun lawmakers and the public, a government watchdog released a blistering report saying that federal agencies have failed to implement key safeguards for their information technology supply chains.

Hackers Used Obscure Texas IT Vendor to Attack U.S. Agencies, Top Corporations

December 14, 2020

Bloomberg

At the epicenter of the most sprawling cyberattack in recent memory is a two-decade-old, Austin, Texas-based software maker called SolarWinds Corp.

eProvenance Uncorks VinAssure, an IBM Blockchain-Powered Platform to Optimize the Wine Supply Chain

December 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

IBM and eProvenance, a company specializing in monitoring and analyzing wine shipment conditions, recently announced the availability of VinAssure, an IBM blockchain-powered platform that offers a smart and secure way to track wines as they move through distribution from vineyard to consumer.

ThinkIQ Announces Enhancements to Manufacturing SaaS Platform

December 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

ThinkIQ, a provider of digital manufacturing SaaS solutions, recently announced added functionality to its SaaS Manufacturing platform.

How Digital Twins Can Help Boost Logistics Performance

December 8, 2020

William Bain, SCB Contributor

A powerful new streaming data software technique can provide the insights needed to answer critical questions for logistics providers.

Plane-Crash Risk Seen Rising on FCC Plan to Expand 5G Spectrum

December 7, 2020

Bloomberg

A plan to redeploy spectrum for super-fast 5G wireless networks is sparking concern among aviation safety experts that it could result in interference with the electronics on aircraft, potentially leading to crashes.

MPO and ALKIMIUS Announce Strategic Partnerships in Latin America

December 3, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

MPO and ALKIMIUS Group have recently announced a new strategic partnership to reshape the digital supply chain landscape in Latin America.

Four Strategy Shifts Toward Building an 'Antifragile' Supply Chain

December 3, 2020

Mark Dohnalek, SCB Contributor

Making these four shifts is proving to be table stakes for companies looking to compete on a global scale.

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.