Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Supply Chain Collaboration Needs Blockchain. Here's Why.

May 23, 2019

Jon Kirkegaard, SCB Contributor

The race to push I.T. applications to the cloud isn’t enough to improve collaboration within the supply chain.

A Wine and Spirits Marketer Seeks Proof of Blockchain

May 20, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Few industries stand to benefit from blockchain technology more than the wine and spirits business.

IBM – The Power of Visibility: Are You Ready to Unleash Your Supply Chain Data?

May 20, 2019

IBM

Emerging Technology Projection: The Total Economic Impact of IBM Blockchain

May 20, 2019

IBM

Blockchain and Edge Computing: Supercharging the Supply Chain

May 16, 2019

Neeraj Murarka, SCB Contributor

Emerging technologies like predictive analytics, augmented reality and blockchain have the potential to transform supply-chain operations. Leading the charge for businesses in the digital age: edge computing.

Case Study

Driver Out of Range? Not a Problem for Dupre Logistics’ ELD Reporting

May 15, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Modern-day cellular communications for tracking freight movements are great – at least until you find yourself out of range of a network.

Four Components Improving Last-Mile Obstacles in African Supply Chains

May 10, 2019

Abe Eshkenazi, SCB Contributor

Improved last-mile supply chains improve lives, especially when it comes to the delivery of food, medicine and other supplies.

How E-Construction Can Improve U.S. Transportation

May 10, 2019

Lori Allen, SCB Contributor

In a list of U.S. industries that have automated business processes, the construction industry is at the bottom.

Cloud-Based Precision Technology Gives Last-Mile Logistics The Boost It Needs

May 10, 2019

Tom Fiorita, SCB Contributor

E-commerce growth has placed more pressure on supply chain and logistics managers to build out last-mile delivery. Without it, retailers are at a competitive disadvantage, but many are still struggling to get it right.

Clean Data: It’s a Must In Order to Have a Solid Foundation for Digital Transformation

May 10, 2019

Rich Katz, SCB Contributor

Inaccuracy of data can cost a business money and destroy business value.

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.