Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

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THINK TANK

IoT in the Supply Chain: Why Do We Need It?

February 21, 2024

Luc Vidal, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers looking to deploy IoT in that time should partner with specialists to help them deliver their vision.

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Three Critical Steps Toward Mastering Total Inventory Optimization in 2024

February 16, 2024

Lisa Henriott, SCB Contributor

Just months after snarled supply chains led to widespread inventory shortages, the proverbial pendulum has decidedly shifted to the other side.

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Accenture Agrees to Acquisition of Insight Sourcing

February 14, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Accenture will absorb roughly 220 consultants from Insight Sourcing and gain access to the company's portfolio of more than 40 technology procurement tools.

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THINK TANK

A Look Ahead: The Top 3 2024 Predictions for Third-Party Risk Management

February 13, 2024

Alastair Parr, SCB Contributor and Brad Hibbert, SCB Contributor

By leveraging advanced and predictive analytics, organizations will be able to identify potential disruptions before they materialize.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

How Automated Tendering Improves Transportation Management

February 5, 2024

Michael Young, Director of Sales & Marketing at IntelliTrans

As capacity tightens with the continued rise in demand, digitizing tendering processes within transportation management systems will grow in popularity among shippers.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The AI Revolution: Transforming Supply Chain and Logistics with Artificial Intelligence

February 5, 2024

Jagan Reddy, Managing Partner, Netlogistik US

As this vital technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, businesses that embrace AI in their supply chain operations will be well-positioned for long-term success.

HEALTHCARE

Transparent Software Supply Chains Will Usher in Healthcare Cyber Quality

February 5, 2024

JC Herz, Senior Vice President, Cyber Supply Chain, Exiger and Shannon Lantzy, President, Shannon Lantzy LLC

As software bills of materials analysis yields business-relevant risk information, customers will use it to make more informed decisions about what to buy and how to price risk transfers.

LTL/TRUCKLOAD SERVICES

Becoming the Shipper of Choice for LTL Carriers

February 5, 2024

Justin Springer, Director of Business Development, SMC³ and Joe Tillman, Manager Education Programs, SMC³

The LTL market continues to consolidate, and capacity will fluctuate. It is how you set yourself apart from other shippers that will make the most difference.

RETAIL

How AI Equips Retailers to Predict and Manage Panic Buying

February 5, 2024

Laurence Brenig-Jones, VP of Product Strategy & Marketing, RELEX

The influence of AI in retail extends far beyond managing panic buying. It's evolving into a fundamental component of supply chain management.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Don’t Let Your Transportation Data Go to Waste

February 5, 2024

Mark McEntire, CEO, Princeton TMX

While a TMS can provide access to operational and market data, effectively utilizing that information to optimize supply chain operations goes beyond simply implementing the right technology.

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.