Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Impinj Introduces Enterprise-grade RAIN RFID Reader for IoT Solutions

February 4, 2020

Impinj, Inc., a provider of RAIN RFID solutions, recently introduced the Impinj R700 reader. Designed for RAIN deployments, the Impinj R700 reader delivers industry-leading performance with high receive sensitivity, fast network connectivity and powerful edge processing for next-generation IoT solutions.

Elemica Announces Acquisition of Eyefreight Transportation Management

February 3, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Elemica, a Digital Supply Network for manufacturing industries, announced the acquisition of Eyefreight, a leader in multi-modal SaaS Transportation Management Solutions.

Four Ways Blockchain Is Changing the Food Supply Chain

January 29, 2020

Jenna Tsui, SCB Contributor

At its core, blockchain solves problems with communication.

Tech CEOs in Davos Dodge Issues by Warning Audiences About AI

January 27, 2020

Bloomberg

Technology’s most influential leaders have a new message: It’s not us you need to worry about — it’s artificial intelligence.

APL Logistics Launches DataGuaranteed

January 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

APL Logistics has announced the launch of its new DataGuaranteed services to ensure the complete, timely and accurate transmission of carrier events.

Six Steps to an Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

January 21, 2020

Mark Morley, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition.

Tecsys Improves Retail Analytics and In-Store UI in Latest Omnichannel Order Management Software

January 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Tecsys Inc., a supply chain management software company, has recently announced functional advancements to its end-to-end retail supply chain platform and omnichannel order fulfillment solution.

Boomi Announces Retail 360 ‘Accelerator’ at NRF 2020

January 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Boomi, a Dell Technologies business, announced ‘Retail 360’, a solution designed for retailers to connect their data and applications to create personalized customer experiences.

The Rise of Blockchain in Seafood Traceability

January 16, 2020

Karthik Nair, SCB Contributor

The seafood industry is plagued by poor management, malpractices and the inability to track product from origin to consumption.

Three Reasons to Adopt Supply Chain Technology

January 14, 2020

Jim Dempsey, SCB Contributor

Despite the super-hype around technologies like artificial intelligence and the internet of things, many companies still rely on paper and spreadsheets to complete critical tasks.

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.