Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

AI in Supply Chain: Six Barriers to Seeing Results

August 13, 2019

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

Four Ways AI Is Impacting Logistics and Supply Chain Management

August 7, 2019

Dan Khasis, SCB Contributor

Global logistics companies are creating a new normal in how they manage data, run operations and serve customers.

Improving Vendor Management by Streamlining Approvals

August 5, 2019

Dave Charlesworth, SCB Contributor

Businesses must figure out how to streamline the approvals process in order to ensure effective vendor management.

Solving Pricing Challenges in Healthcare

August 5, 2019

Susan LaFountain, SCB Contributor

Contract price misalignment is among the leading causes of pricing issues in the healthcare supply chain. Price discrepancies are costing healthcare providers more than $92m annually.

How to Create a Successful Business Intelligence Strategy

August 2, 2019

Danielle Canstello, SCB Contributor

Business intelligence is a mandatory tool for companies that wish to survive in the current economy.

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.