Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

ThinkIQ Announces New Suite of Manufacturing SaaS Solutions

March 11, 2021

ThinkIQ, a provider of digital manufacturing transformation SaaS, recently announced a suite of new solutions under their SaaS manufacturing platform, which features four new areas of data functionality, including ThinkIQ’s Visualize, Insight, Transform and Enterprise solutions.

Transflo Launches New Platform Enhancements

March 8, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Transflo, a mobile and cloud-based platform that automates supply chain processes, recently announced new enhancements for its digital solutions that provides a data exchange network for shippers, brokers, carriers and drivers.

The Pandemic Is Driving a New Model for Supply-Chain Decision Making

March 4, 2021

Ganesh Gandhieswaran, SCB Contributor

Decision intelligence technology driven by A.I. solves many of the hidden vulnerabilities and challenges that were brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Watch: How Data Is Making Supply Chains Truly Intelligent

March 3, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Evan Rhodes, director of client services with P3, explains the importance of real-time data, and why supply chains are finally able access and use it to achieve resiliency.

Three Benefits of Automating Accounts Payable

March 1, 2021

Shan Haq, SCB Contributor

Automating accounts payable and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes can help cut costs, optimize cash flow and provide real-time visibility into outstanding payables or potential disruptions.

Obsolete vs. Advanced: The Keys to Building a Better Supply Chain

February 28, 2021

Dan Weinberger, SCB Contributor

Many supply-chain functions become obsolete within five to seven years. What does the shift from obsolete to advanced processes look like?

Sensitech Launches New IoT Supply Chain Monitoring Devices

February 26, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

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.

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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.

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.