Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Smart Ports and Connected Containers: How IoT Tech Is Transforming Shipping

February 7, 2021

On-board, berthed and on the marina, connected technologies are driving widespread digitalization.

The New Normal Will Require New Digital Skills

February 7, 2021

COVID-19 has accelerated digitization of the workplace without much time for the workforce to react, learn and progress.

Unilog Reveals New eCommerce Analytics Offering

February 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Unilog, a provider of eCommerce solutions to midmarket businesses, announced that it has released a new eCommerce analytics offering called Site Analytics Pro.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Food Producers Face Deadline for Meeting GMO Labeling Rules

February 4, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

U.S. Department of Agriculture rules on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food are being extended to include smaller producers and sellers. The deadline for compliance is the end of this year, but some companies have yet to make the effort to determine whether they’re affected.

New Class of Online Grocery Shoppers Brings Fresh Industry Demands

February 4, 2021

Rajesh Midha, SCB Contributor

Food retailers are in a prime position to capitalize on Covid-related changes in purchasing behavior, and these three digital strategies will help retain customer loyalty in the long term.

Avoiding Supply-Chain Disruption With Analytics and Proactive Global Trade Planning

February 3, 2021

Thomson Reuters

Trade compliance platforms powered by A.I. go well beyond risk management.

Five Problems With Today’s Demand Planning — and How to Solve Them

February 2, 2021

GEP

With the coronavirus pandemic and its lingering effects, companies have now experienced how challenging it can be to plan and maneuver their supply chains around uniquely disruptive, once-in-a-lifetime events. But the unfortunate truth is that less severe events overwhelm or undermine supply planning all the time. Legacy tools are no longer up to the task of getting supply where it is needed most.

Do or Die: A Guide to Scrapping Obsolete Supply-Chain Practices

February 2, 2021

Dan Weinberger, SCB Contributor

Organizations still using legacy tools will soon struggle to streamline end-to-end supply-chain processes — and the complexity will only increase.

ANALYSIS

COVID-19’s Forecasting Failure, and What We've Learned

February 1, 2021

Scott Cornwell, SCB Contributor

During the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, business forecasting models weren’t able to adapt to sudden shifts in demand and supply. Now, more companies are investing in supply-chain forecasting technology to improve visibility, transparency and resiliency.

ANALYSIS

Data Access, Employee Training Are Top Hazmat Shipping Challenges

February 1, 2021

Pia Jala, SCB Contributor

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.

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.