Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Three Trends Driving Development of a Circular Economy

May 11, 2022

Melanie Nuce, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Three major trends have emerged in the past few years that are driving new interest in circularity: changing consumer expectations, global supply chain disruptions and growing environmental concerns.

Increasing Sustainability in LTL Trucking With Route Optimization

May 11, 2022

Ram Yadlapalli, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Optimized routing plays a major role in shrinking a carrier’s carbon footprint.

Corporate Environmental Influence Is More Connected Than You Think

May 11, 2022

Tara Milburn, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Ecological waste, the accumulation of greenhouse gasses, the overuse of natural resources and the overconsumption of carbon are problems that need to be solved in aggregate; otherwise, they affect every link of the global supply chain.

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VIDEO

Watch: Four Ways That Businesses Can Prepare for the Next Black Swan Event

May 11, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Barry Kukkuk, chief technology officer with Netstock, details four steps that companies can take to prepare for the unpredictable.

Could Data Standards Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

May 10, 2022

Corey Bertsch, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.

Combating Global Social Injustice Through Supply Chain Transparency Tech

May 10, 2022

Erika Peters, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The value of an organization having an ethical supply chain, including managing the social risks that exist within it, is only growing in importance.

Four Benefits of a Digital Freight Marketplace

May 8, 2022

Corey Riggins, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The precarious state of the global supply chain has sent shipping rates soaring, and carrier capacity remains a precious commodity.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Measuring ‘Foot Traffic’ in the Supply Chain

May 6, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Everyone wants supply chain visibility, but few have it.

Minimizing Retail Supply Chain Frustrations With a Strong Data Strategy

May 2, 2022

Mark Van de Wiel, SCB Contributor

Supply chains are a bit like utilities: nobody notices them until problems arise. And here’s no escaping notice these days.

Five Cold-Chain Logistics Challenges, and How to Solve Them

May 2, 2022

Matthew Burgos, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Ganes Kesari, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

There's an urgent need for systems that optimize temperature-controlled logistics and detect damaged goods.

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.